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The Sergeant (1910): cast, story & where to watch

1910 · Film · ★ 5

The Sergeant poster

Released in 1910, The Sergeant is a western film directed by Francis Boggs, running about 16 minutes.

What it’s about. In this Western, the sergeant takes his commander’s daughter on a horseback ride along the Merced River (which actually might be Oregon's Clackamas River). When their horses are stolen by a renegade, they are forced to travel back to headquarters by foot and lose the trail. In the first clip, mounted troops search for the lost couple. The two are found the next day and the sergeant is disgraced. However, the sergeant proves his mettle when he escapes during an Indian attack and leads reinforcements to the rescue.

Who’s in it. The Sergeant stars Hobart Bosworth as Sergeant Robert Adams, Iva Shepard as Colonel Westley's Daughter, Tom Santschi as Soldier and Frank Clark as Soldier, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Sergeant has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sergeant page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Sergeant tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Sergeant (1910)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sergeant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Sergeant worth watching?
The Sergeant holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Sergeant?
The Sergeant stars Hobart Bosworth, Iva Shepard, Tom Santschi, Frank Clark and Art Acord.
When was The Sergeant released?
The Sergeant was released in 1910, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.