The Overland Telegraph
Synopsis
At the beginning of the Civil War, as federal troops start to build the first overland telegraph, Indians, who fear the wires, kill some of the linesmen. In response, Major Hammond, who oversees the troops, requests that President Abraham Lincoln send twenty thousand more soldiers to come to his aid. Lincoln grants Hammond's request, and sends along Capt. Allen, who is knowledgeable about Indians. At his new post, Allen discovers that a Confederate spy has been fomenting trouble with the Indians. Allen eventually uncovers the spy, makes peace with the Indians and wins the love of Dorothy, a young woman who lives at the post.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Waters
- Screenplay & Story
- George C. Hull, Edward J. Meagher, Ward Wing
- Original Title
- The Overland Telegraph
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Waters
George C. Hull, Edward J. Meagher, Ward Wing
Arthur Reed
William LeVanway
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Reed
Director of Photography
John Waters
Director
George C. Hull
Writer
William LeVanway
Editor
Lucia Coulter
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Overland Telegraph
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Overland Telegraph about?
At the beginning of the Civil War, as federal troops start to build the first overland telegraph, Indians, who fear the wires, kill some of the linesmen. In response, Major Hammond, who oversees the troops, requests that President Abraham Lincoln send twenty thousand more soldiers to come to his aid. Lincoln grants Hammond's request, and sends along Capt. Allen, who is knowledgeable about Indians. At his new post, Allen discovers that a Confederate spy has been fomenting trouble with the Indians. Allen eventually uncovers the spy, makes peace with the Indians and wins the love of Dorothy, a young woman who lives at the post.
Who directed The Overland Telegraph?
The Overland Telegraph was directed by John Waters.
Who stars in The Overland Telegraph?
The principal cast of The Overland Telegraph includes Tim McCoy, Dorothy Janis, Frank Rice, Lawford Davidson, Clarence Geldart.
When was The Overland Telegraph released and how long is it?
The Overland Telegraph was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Overland Telegraph?
The Overland Telegraph holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).