Burning Bridges (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, Burning Bridges is a western film directed by James P. Hogan, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Bob and Jim Whitely are twin brothers. Bob, an army veteran who suffered shell shock in the war, escapes from a sanitarium and holds up the Express train, for which Jim is mistakenly arrested. Jim soon escapes from jail in order to find his brother. However, his task is complicated by a crooked sheriff who pins a holdup and murder on him that the sheriff himself actually committed. To make matters worse, the murder victim was Tommy Wilkins, the brother of Jim's fiancee, who now thinks that Jim killed her brother.
Who’s in it. Burning Bridges stars Harry Carey as Jim Whitely / Bob Whitely, Kathleen Collins as Ellen Wilkins, David Kirby as Crabs and William Bailey as Jim Black, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning Bridges page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Bridges 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 Burning Bridges (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burning Bridges change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Burning Bridges?
- Burning Bridges stars Harry Carey, Kathleen Collins, David Kirby, William Bailey and Raymond Wells.
- When was Burning Bridges released?
- Burning Bridges was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.