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6.8
/10
42 Ratings

THE COVERED WAGON

Directed by James Cruze
United States, 1923
Western, Romance, Adventure, Silent
  • 9898 minutes

Synopsis

In 1848 two wagon caravans converge in Kansas, and combine for the westward push to Oregon. On their quest the pilgrims experience desert heat, mountain snow, hunger, and Indian attack. Also a love triangle develops, as Molly must chose between Sam, a brute, and Will, the captain of one caravan.

Synopsis

In 1848 two wagon caravans converge in Kansas, and combine for the westward push to Oregon. On their quest the pilgrims experience desert heat, mountain snow, hunger, and Indian attack. Also a love triangle develops, as Molly must chose between Sam, a brute, and Will, the captain of one caravan.