The Iron Horse
“THE WEDDING OF THE RAILS! ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST THRILLING HISTORICAL DEEDS--THE DRIVING OF THE LAST SPIKE FOR THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD”
Synopsis
Brandon, a surveyor, dreams of building a railway to the west. He sets off with his son, Davy, to survey a route. They discover a new pass which will shave 200 miles off the expected distance, but they are set upon by a party of Cheyenne. One of them, a white renegade with only two fingers on his right hand, kills Brandon and scalps him. Davy is all alone now.
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The Iron Horse (1924) Trailer
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George O'Brien
Davy Brandon
Madge Bellamy
Miriam Marsh
Charles Edward Bull
Abraham Lincoln
Cyril Chadwick
Jesson
Will Walling
Thomas Marsh
Francis Powers
Sergeant Slattery
J. Farrell MacDonald
Corporal Casey
Jim Welch
Private Mackay
George Waggner
Buffalo Bill
Fred Kohler
Bauman
James A. Marcus
Judge Haller
Gladys Hulette
Ruby
Jean Arthur
Reporter (uncredited)
Chief John Big Tree
Cheyenne Chief (uncredited)
Winston Miller
Young Davy (uncredited)
Chris Willow Bird
Indian (uncredited)
Danny Borzage
Worker (uncredited)
George Brent
Worker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kenyon
- Original Score
- Erno Rapee
- Original Title
- The Iron Horse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Charles Kenyon, John Russell, Charles Darnton
Erno Rapee
George Schneiderman, Burnett Guffey
John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
John Ford
Producer
Erno Rapee
Original Music Composer
John Ford
Director
Charles Kenyon
Screenplay
Charles Darnton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Iron Horse
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What is The Iron Horse about?
Brandon, a surveyor, dreams of building a railway to the west. He sets off with his son, Davy, to survey a route. They discover a new pass which will shave 200 miles off the expected distance, but they are set upon by a party of Cheyenne. One of them, a white renegade with only two fingers on his right hand, kills Brandon and scalps him. Davy is all alone now.
Who directed The Iron Horse?
The Iron Horse was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Iron Horse?
The principal cast of The Iron Horse includes George O'Brien, Madge Bellamy, Charles Edward Bull, Cyril Chadwick, Will Walling.
When was The Iron Horse released and how long is it?
The Iron Horse was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Iron Horse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Iron Horse was composed by Erno Rapee.