The Iron Horse | 1924 | Western Historical Drama

Title: The Iron Horse | 1924 | Western Historical Drama Director: John Ford Studio: Fox Film Corporation Starring: George O’Brien, Madge Bellamy, J. Farrell MacDonald, Charles Edward Bull, Gladys Hulette, Jason Robards Sr., John Ford Release Date: March 16 1924 Runtime: Approximately 150 minutes Format: Silent black and white Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Western Historical Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Lincoln’s vision of the railroad 00:30:00 Davy Brandon’s childhood 01:00:00 Race to build westward 01:30:00 Conflict and sabotage 02:00:00 Completion of the railroad 02:25:00 Resolution --- Summary: The Iron Horse is a sweeping historical epic depicting the construction of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. The story centers on Davy Brandon, whose father was murdered while surveying the railroad route, and his journey from youth to adulthood as the nation pushes westward to fulfill Abraham Lincoln’s dream of uniting the country by rail. As the railroad advances, the film combines romance, frontier adventure, and political intrigue, portraying the dangers, corruption, and heroism involved in one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. --- Background: Directed by John Ford, The Iron Horse was one of the most ambitious productions of the silent era, featuring massive outdoor locations, thousands of extras, and full-scale railroad construction. Produced by Fox Film Corporation, the film helped establish Ford as a major director and set a new standard for historical epics in American cinema. --- Trivia: The film was one of the most expensive and successful silent films of the 1920s. Abraham Lincoln is portrayed as the originator of the transcontinental railroad concept. The production used real locomotives and extensive outdoor locations. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: March 16 1924 Original Studio / Distributor: Fox Film Corporation Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #TheIronHorse #1924Film #JohnFord #SilentFilm #Western #HistoricalDrama #PublicDomain