The Iron Horse (1925): movie guide

What is The Iron Horse about?

Brandon, a surveyor, dreams of building a railway to the west. He sets off with his son, Davy, to survey a route. They discover a new pass which will shave 200 miles off the expected distance, but they are set upon by a party of Cheyenne. One of them, a white renegade with only two fingers on his right hand, kills Brandon and scalps him. Davy is all alone now.

Cast highlights

The Iron Horse features George O'Brien, Madge Bellamy, Charles Edward Bull, Cyril Chadwick, Will Walling, Francis Powers. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1925-10-04. Runtime: 149 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (84 votes). Genres: Western, Drama, History, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Iron Horse?

The Iron Horse is listed as Western, Drama, History, Romance on TMDB.

How long is The Iron Horse?

The Iron Horse runs about 149 minutes.

Who stars in The Iron Horse?

Cast highlights include George O'Brien, Madge Bellamy, Charles Edward Bull, Cyril Chadwick, Will Walling, Francis Powers.

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