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The Covered Wagon

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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 03/26/2009
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 01/10/2004
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 09/30/2023
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 10/07/2021
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 04/28/2020
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) 02/27/2020
The Covered Wagon is one of the most realistic pictures ever made. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/31/2019 The best thrilling movie ever made! See more 06/22/2015 the first epic western definately worth a look. See more 02/18/2015 One of the earlier Western Epics directed by Silent Filmmaking Master James Cruze (who also that year directed Hollywood 1923 america's most sort after lost film). It's got a bit of everything in it to be honest. The story of the largest wagon trail that tracked from Kansas City to Oregon and focuses on the trials & tribulations on the way. I think this film was a big player in re-inventing the western genre which by that stage had been butchered by many B Grade Westerns. It's cliche but none the less entertaining. See more 03/21/2008 The pioneering western. Story of a caravan travelling to Oregon. Of course the way is filled with rough country and indians, not to forget a romance. Boy, those silent actors had eyes! See more Read all reviews
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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