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The Covered Wagon

NR1h 38m1923James Cruze
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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"The Cowards never started and the Weak died on the way."

Two wagon caravans converge at what is now Kansas City, and combine for the westward push to Oregon. On their quest the pilgrims will experience desert heat, mountain snow, hunger, and Indian attack. To complicate matters further, a love triangle develops, as pretty Molly must chose between Sam, a brute, and Will, the dashing captain of the other caravan. Can Will overcome the skeleton in his closet and win Molly's heart?

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What is The Covered Wagon (1923) about?

Two wagon caravans converge at what is now Kansas City, and combine for the westward push to Oregon. On their quest the pilgrims will experience desert heat, mountain snow, hunger, and Indian attack. To complicate matters further, a love triangle develops, as pretty Molly must chose between Sam, a brute, and Will, the dashing captain of the other caravan. Can Will overcome the skeleton in his…

Who stars in The Covered Wagon?

The Covered Wagon stars Lois Wilson (Molly Wingate), Alan Hale (Sam Woodhull), Ernest Torrence (Jackson), Tully Marshall (Jim Bridges), Charles Ogle (Mr. Wingate). The film was directed by James Cruze.

How long is The Covered Wagon?

The Covered Wagon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1923. It is rated NR.

Is The Covered Wagon worth watching?

The Covered Wagon holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Adventure, Western, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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