This is an oldfashioned adventure tale set on the oregon trail, just before the california gold rush. The covered wagon is a 1923 american silent western film released by paramount pictures. The covered wagon is credited with being the first bigbudget epic western. Molly wingate, middleaged, portly, dark browed and strong, stood at the door of the rude tent which for the time made her home. Covered wagon only sells trailers through our network of fine dealers. Financial analysis of the covered wagon 1923 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. On their quest the pilgrims will experience desert heat, mountain snow, hunger, and indian attack. In particular, it was the vehicle of choice on the oregon trail. It was adopted by jack cunningham from the novel by emerson hough.
Warren kerrigan, lois wilson, alan hale, ernest torrence, tully marshall, ethel wales, charles ogle, guy oliver. It is the story of a wagon train bound for the west, and the. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It is the story of a wagon train bound for the west, and the conflict which arises due to a love triangle.
Silent hall of fame has created a silent gems collection of rare and for the first time available films with our stars, as well as other silent. Covered wagon definition is a wagon with a canvas top supported by bowed strips of wood or metal. The time is 1848, and the destination is faroff oregon, in the covered wagon 1923, the first bigbudget western epic. One response to covered wagon, the 1923 david csontos, on december 31st, 2017 at 6.
Cruze being part ute indian may help inform his portrayal as well, but i wonder how 1923 audiences viewed the film. We will be screening his comeback movie, james cruzes celebrated epic western the covered wagon 1923, and earlier short the poisoned flume 1911, dir. Covered wagon definition of covered wagon by merriamwebster. Please see our dealer locator for the authorized dealer nearest you. The film was directed by james cruze based on a novel by emerson hough about a group of pioneers traveling through the old west from kansas to oregon. All the films being shown in this evenings programme will be accompanied live on the piano by cyrus gabrysch. Before it arrived in 1923, the series western reigned supreme, with stars such as. Covered wagon definition, a large wagon with a high, bonnetlike canvas top, especially such a wagon used by pioneers to transport themselves and their possessions across the north american plains during the westward migrations in the 19th century.
Over 1,741 covered wagon pictures to choose from, with no signup needed. Director james cruze produced the first historical epic big screen western in 1923 for paramount pictures. Two wagon caravans converge at what is now kansas city, and. Prairie schooner, 19thcentury covered wagon popularly used by emigrants traveling to the american west.
The conestoga wagon was far too heavy for westward expansion. Emerson hough was an american author best known for writing western stories and historical novels. On their quest they experience desert heat, mountain snow. A great caravan of covered wagons, filled with hearty pioneers and their families and possessions, are waiting for the spring jump off at westport landing, now kansas city. The covered wagon chapter i youth marches look at em come, jesse. The covered wagon is a 1923 american silent western film directed by james cruze. Media in category the covered wagon the following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. As for the portrayal of native americans here, i think there is a fine line. With roots in the heavy conestoga wagon developed for the rough, undeveloped roads and paths of the colonial east, the covered wagon spread west with american migration. Warren kerrigan starred as will banion and lois wilson as molly wingate. The film captures in marvelous images the feel for what these pioneers were challenge with and reading the book adds depth and understanding to what was requires of these men and women. Covered wagon trailers sure its a trailer, but is it a.
Wingate, guy oliver kit carson, johnny fox jed wingate, constance wilson. The covered wagon features comfort food at comfortable prices. He died in evanston, illinois, on april 30, 1923, a week after seeing the chicago premiere of the movie the covered wagon, based on his 1922 book. Garrison, utah, usa indian attack on wagon train scene. The film was directed by james cruze based on a novel by. Lasky presents the covered wagon a james cruze production the covered wagon is a paramount picture made by the famous players lasky corporation in the regular course of production activities during the year 1923. The name prairie schooner was derived from the wagons white canvas cover, or bonnet, which gave it the appearance, from a. Great basin national park, nevada, usa 4 of 4 found this interesting interesting. The covered wagon 1923, about a wagon train traveling to oregon, was the first epic western. Producer jesse lasky replaced director george melford with james cruze, a utah. To connect with covered wagon, join facebook today. Whether you you are an english enthusiast or more of a western cowboy or cowgirl, we have what you are looking for.
Librivox recording of the covered wagon by emerson hough. A statue of abe lincoln reading a law book sits in the huge wooden wagon, which stands 24 feet tall. M4b audiobook 0123 124mb m4b audiobook 2445 5mb download cover art download cd case insert. Photo about covered wagon and autumn leaves in early fall. Find 2 listings related to covered wagon in hazleton on. Covered wagon farm market union, ohio grocery store. Warren kerrigan, lois wilson, alan hale, ernest torrence. Other articles where the covered wagon is discussed. Depending on size and cargo, the wagon was pulled by one team or several teams of horses, oxen, or mules. Shop for schleich toys covered wagon online at target. The covered wagon was long the dominant form of transport in preindustrial america. Covered wagon, the 1923 oregon trail, old west photos. The covered wagon saddlery oxford, michigan facebook. Warren kerrigan will banion, lois wilson molly wingate, alan hale sam woodhull, ernest torrence william jackson, tully marshall jim bridger, charles ogle jesse wingate, ethel wales mrs.
Themajor a little silly at times, but overall i thought it was quite good. Producer jesse lasky replaced director george melford with james. Two wagon caravans converge at what is now kansas city, and combine for the westward push to oregon. To complicate matters further, a love triangle develops, as pretty molly must chose between sam, a brute, and will, the dashing captain of the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The covered wagon came to symbolize americas pioneer days. Share worlds largest covered wagon the railsplitter covered wagon, recognized by the guinness book of world records as the largest covered wagon in the world, is located on the front lawn of the best western lincoln inn, near historic route 66. Filmed on location in utah and nevada with painstaking attention to historical detail, the film was an enormous financial success, and cruze became one of the highestpaid directors in. Warren kerrigan, lois wilson, alan hale, ernest torrence, tully marshall, ethel wales, charles ogle and many others.
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