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FilmAdventureRomanceWestern

The Covered Wagon (1923)

NR · 1923-03-15 · 1h 38m · EN
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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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James CruzeDirector

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Lois WilsonLois WilsonMolly WingateAlan HaleAlan HaleSam WoodhullErnest TorrenceErnest TorrenceJacksonTully MarshallTully MarshallJim BridgesCharles OgleCharles OgleMr. WingateJ. Warren KerriganJ. Warren KerriganWill BanionEthel WalesEthel WalesMrs. WingateGuy OliverGuy OliverKit CarsonJohnny FoxJohnny FoxJed WingateFrank AlbertsonFrank AlbertsonBit (uncredited)

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Covered wagon

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What is The Covered Wagon 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 closet and win Molly's heart?

How long is The Covered Wagon?

The Covered Wagon has a runtime of 98 minutes.