

The Pony Express
1925-09-03 · 66 min · ★ 6.4
The Pony Express is a silent 1925 Western film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by James Cruze and starred his wife Betty Compson along with Ricardo Cortez, Wallace Beery, and George Bancroft.
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- James Cruze
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- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Betty CompsonMolly Jones
Ricardo CortezJack Weston
Ernest Torrence'Ascension' Jones
Wallace BeeryRhode Island Red
George BancroftJack Slade
Frank LackteenCharlie Bent
William H. TurnerWilliam Russell
Al HartSenator Glen
Rose TapleyAunt
Ernie AdamsHenchman (uncredited)
Hank BellTownsman (uncredited)
Charles BrinleyMan in top hat (uncredited)
William DyerBartender (uncredited)
Duke KahanamokuIndian Chief (uncredited)
Toby WingChild (uncredited)
Jack KennyMinor Role (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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