The Covered Wagon

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

Sep 8 1924 N/A 1h 38m
Adventure, Romance, Western

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?

Plot

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?

Written by

Emerson Hough, Jack Cunningham

Directed by

James Cruze

Cast

J. Warren Kerrigan, Lois Wilson, Alan Hale

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

6 wins total

Scores
# of Votes
889
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA