The Iron Horse

(1925)Directed by John Ford149 minWestern, Drama, History, Romance
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.

George O'Brienas Davy Brandon
Madge Bellamyas Miriam Marsh
Charles Edward Bullas Abraham Lincoln
Will Wallingas Thomas Marsh
Francis Powersas Sergeant Slattery
J. Farrell MacDonaldas Corporal Casey
Jim Welchas Private Mackay
George Waggneras Buffalo Bill
Fred Kohleras Bauman
James A. Marcusas Judge Haller
Jean Arthuras Reporter (uncredited)
Chief John Big Treeas Cheyenne Chief (uncredited)
Winston Milleras Young Davy (uncredited)
CWChris Willow Birdas Indian (uncredited)
DBDanny Borzageas Worker (uncredited)
George Brentas Worker (uncredited)
MBMilton Brownas Minor Role (uncredited)
Thomas Carras Rail Worker (uncredited)
Peggy Cartwrightas Miriam as a Girl (uncredited)
Colin Chaseas Tony - Italian Worker (uncredited)
Harvey Clarkas Dentist-Barber (uncredited)
Elmer Deweyas Worker (uncredited)