The Covered Wagon (1923)

6.4/10 98 min Adventure Western Romance

Overview

Two wagon caravans converge at what is now Kansas City, and combine for the westward push to Oregon. On their quest the pilgrims will experience desert heat, mountain snow, hunger, and Indian attack. To complicate matters further, a love triangle develops, as pretty Molly must chose between Sam, a brute, and Will, the dashing captain of the other caravan. Can Will overcome the skeleton in his closet and win Molly's heart?

Cast

Lois Wilson

Molly Wingate

Alan Hale

Sam Woodhull

Ernest Torrence

Jackson

Tully Marshall

Jim Bridges

Charles Ogle

Mr. Wingate

J. Warren Kerrigan

Will Banion

Ethel Wales

Mrs. Wingate

Guy Oliver

Kit Carson

Frank Albertson

Bit (uncredited)

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