The Iron Horse
“THE WEDDING OF THE RAILS! ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST THRILLING HISTORICAL DEEDS--THE DRIVING OF THE LAST SPIKE FOR THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD”
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.
Where to watch The Iron Horse in United States
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Where is The Iron Horse streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, FlixHouse, JustWatch TV, Darkroom | Amazon Video |
| India | JustWatch TV | — |
| United Kingdom | JustWatch TV, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| Canada | JustWatch TV, Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | JustWatch TV, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| Germany | JustWatch TV | — |
| France | JustWatch TV | — |
| Spain | JustWatch TV | — |
| Brazil | JustWatch TV | — |
| Japan | JustWatch TV | — |
About The Iron Horse
The Iron Horse is a 1925 English-language western, drama and history film directed by John Ford. The cast is led by George O'Brien, Madge Bellamy, Charles Edward Bull. It has a runtime of 2h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, FlixHouse, JustWatch TV.
The Iron Horse was produced by Fox Film Corporation and made in United States of America. It was released on October 4, 1925.
- Director
- John Ford
- Writers
- Charles Kenyon, John Russell, Charles Darnton
- Release date
- October 4, 1925
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Fox Film Corporation
The Iron Horse cast & crew
The Iron Horse was directed by John Ford and written by Charles Kenyon, John Russell, and Charles Darnton.
The cast features George O'Brien as Davy Brandon, Madge Bellamy as Miriam Marsh, Charles Edward Bull as Abraham Lincoln, Cyril Chadwick as Jesson, Will Walling as Thomas Marsh, and Francis Powers as Sergeant Slattery.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Erno Rapee, cinematography is by George Schneiderman, and it was produced by John Ford.
Is The Iron Horse worth watching?
The Iron Horse holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 75 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 2h 29m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy western, drama, and history, The Iron Horse is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Iron Horse
In United States, you can stream The Iron Horse on Kanopy, FlixHouse, JustWatch TV, Darkroom, and Public Domain Movies, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Iron Horse
George O'Brien
Davy Brandon
Madge Bellamy
Miriam Marsh
Charles Edward Bull
Abraham Lincoln
Cyril Chadwick
Jesson
Will Walling
Thomas Marsh
Francis Powers
Sergeant Slattery
J. Farrell MacDonald
Corporal Casey
Jim Welch
Private Mackay
George Waggner
Buffalo Bill
Fred Kohler
Bauman
James A. Marcus
Judge Haller
Gladys Hulette
Ruby
The Iron Horse — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Iron Horse in United States?
The Iron Horse is streaming on Kanopy, FlixHouse, JustWatch TV, Darkroom in United States.
▸Is The Iron Horse on Kanopy?
Yes — The Iron Horse is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Iron Horse in?
The Iron Horse is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Iron Horse?
The Iron Horse runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).
▸What is The Iron Horse rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 75 ratings.
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