Cheyenne's Pal (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1917, Cheyenne's Pal is a war film directed by John Ford, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. During World War I, westerner Cheyenne Harry is a horse seller, but he refuses to part with his favorite horse and friend, Cactus. One night, broke and drunk, he sells Cactus to an Englishman for $350 which he soon loses gambling. When Harry discovers that Cactus is being sent to the war in France and probable death, he gets a horse- tending job on the ship. When they get the opportunity Harry jumps off the ship with Cactus and they swim to shore. Harry is eventually caught but is allowed to work off his debt and keep Cactus.
Who’s in it. Cheyenne's Pal stars Harry Carey as Cheyenne Harry, Jim Corey as Noisy Jim, Gertrude Astor as Dancehall girl and Steve Pimento as Cowboy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Cheyenne's Pal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cheyenne's Pal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cheyenne's Pal tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cheyenne's Pal (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cheyenne's Pal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cheyenne's Pal worth watching?
- Cheyenne's Pal holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cheyenne's Pal?
- Cheyenne's Pal stars Harry Carey, Jim Corey, Gertrude Astor, Steve Pimento and Vester Pegg.
- When was Cheyenne's Pal released?
- Cheyenne's Pal was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.