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The Covered Wagon

Play trailer Poster for The Covered Wagon 1924,  1h 38m,  Western Play Trailer Watchlist
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Based on Emerson Hough's book about the hardships faced by pioneers during their westward trek across America.

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Variety Staff Variety Mar 26, 2009
Through it all a very pretty and simple love tale runs, as well as an element of intrigue, which together with the thrills that have been devised makes this production a real picture of pictures. Go to Full Review
Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader Jan 10, 2004
This epic silent western by the now forgotten James Cruze is memorable for its pictorial distinction and overall narrative sweep, which helps to overcome the relatively slow pacing. Go to Full Review
Jules Caldeira Film Inquiry Sep 30, 2023
Diehard Western fans will find it worth their time, but for the casual film fan there may be more enjoyable films from this year to check out. Go to Full Review
Robert E. Sherwood LIFE Oct 7, 2021
The Covered Wagon is a great picture, not so much because it is based upon a magnificent theme as because it has been produced with genuine skill. Go to Full Review
Nathanael Hood Unseen Films Apr 28, 2020
8/10
All but forgotten today, James Cruze's The Covered Wagon was one of the most popular American Westerns of the silent era. Go to Full Review
Sunday Times Staff Sunday Times (Australia) Feb 27, 2020
The Covered Wagon is one of the most realistic pictures ever made. Go to Full Review
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Jan 31, 2019 The best thrilling movie ever made!
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Cast & Crew

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James Cruze

Director

J. Warren Kerrigan

Will Banion

Lois Wilson

Molly Wingate

Alan Hale

Sam Woodhull

Charles Ogle

Jesse Wingate

Ethel Wales

Mrs. Wingate

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The Covered Wagon

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Movie Info

Synopsis Based on Emerson Hough's book about the hardships faced by pioneers during their westward trek across America.
Director
James Cruze
Producer
James Cruze, Jesse L. Lasky
Screenwriter
Jack Cunningham
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 8, 1924, Original
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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