The Water Hole (1928): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1928, The Water Hole is a western film directed by F. Richard Jones, running about 70 minutes. “Scenes in Natural Color” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Judith Endicott, the daughter of a wealthy eastern banker, vamps Philip Randolph, an Arizonan, when he comes east to talk business with her father. Philip proposes and discovers that Judith has only been kidding him along. He returns angrily to Arizona, and the elder Endicott, accompanied by his daughter, follows him west. With her father's permission, Richard "kidnaps" Judith and takes her to a deserted Indian cliff dwelling, where she must cook and care for him. Bert Durland, Judith's fiancé, follows after her, and his Indian guide steals all of the horses. Judith and Bert and Philip start back to civilization across the desert, and Bert goes berserk from the heat. They are rescued by cowboys, and Judith returns east, "kidnaping" Philip and taking him with her.

Who’s in it. The Water Hole stars Jack Holt as Philip Randolph, Nancy Carroll as Judith Endicott, John Boles as Bert Durland and C. Montague Shaw as Mr. Endicott, among others.

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

If you liked it. Fans of The Water Hole 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.