The Covered Wagon (1923)

The Cowards never started and the Weak died on the way.

Genre : Adventure, Western, Romance

Runtime : 1H 38M

Director : James Cruze
Writer : Jack Cunningham

Synopsis

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?

Actors

Molly Wingate

Sam Woodhull

Jackson

Jim Bridges

Mr. Wingate

Will Banion

Mrs. Wingate

Kit Carson

Jed Wingate

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