The Covered Wagon (1923) | |
| Director(s) | James Cruze |
| Producer(s) | Jesse L. Lasky |
| Top Genres | Adventure, Romance, Short Films, Silent Films, Western |
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The Covered Wagon (1923) was a Adventure - Romance Film directed by James Cruze and produced by Jesse L. Lasky.
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A silent forerunner of Western epics, this film follows two wagon caravans as they depart from the newly crowned Kansas City and begin their journey westward, determined to settle in Oregon. Along the way, the pioneers must combat Indians and the elements (first desert heat, then mountain snow). Adding even more drama is a love triangle that develops between a pretty woman and two male travelers.
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The Covered Wagon (1923) Silent Classic DVD/Blu-Ray Giveaway (now through March 24)
By Annmarie Gatti on Feb 18, 2018 From Classic Movie Hub BlogThe Covered Wagon DVD/Blu-Ray Giveaway It’s time for our next giveaway, courtesy of Kino Lorber. This time, we?ll be giving away?FIVE copies?of the 1923 silent classic The Covered Wagon, starring J. Warren Kerrigan, Lois Wilson and Alan Hale…?This is the first time ever that this film ha... Read full article
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J. Warren Kerrigan had fallen out of favor with the industry by the time he was cast in this film. James Cruze, with who he had a long friendship and professional relationship, cast him more or less as a favor.
In an early cut of this film prior to its release, director James Cruze appeared in a brief cameo heavily disguised as an Indian. Screenwriter Jack Cunningham wrote him a memo saying that, even if viewers didn't recognize him from his days as an actor, he looked too "white" alongside the genuine Indians who appeared in the film. Cunningham prevailed, and the scene was deleted.
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