Three Jumps Ahead (1923)

A tale of the western plains where the best man wins. Wild rides down steep mountains, and a mad plunge in a careening stage coach lead up to a thrilling leap over a canyon 20 feet wide and 90 feet deep.

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John Ford both directed and wrote the story (based on his published work The Hostage), a typical western romance in which Mix falls for the daughter of an imperiled rancher. This above-average Tom Mix western contains one of the star's more spectacular stunts -- a jump on horseback across the 20-foot Beale's Cut. Truth be told, the star, who frequently did his own stunt work, was forced to use a double this time

Director: John Ford
Genre: Western
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Ford
More Films in Genre: Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Three Jumps Ahead about?
John Ford both directed and wrote the story (based on his published work The Hostage), a typical western romance in which Mix falls for the daughter of an imperiled rancher. This above-average Tom Mix western contains one of the star's more spectacular stunts -- a jump on horseback across the 20-foot Beale's Cut. Truth be told, the star, who frequently did his own stunt work, was forced to use a double this time
Who directed Three Jumps Ahead?
Three Jumps Ahead was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Three Jumps Ahead?
Three Jumps Ahead stars Tom Mix, Alma Bennett, Edward Peil Sr., Joseph W. Girard, Virginia True Boardman, Margaret Joslin.
How long is Three Jumps Ahead?
Three Jumps Ahead has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Three Jumps Ahead?
Three Jumps Ahead is a Western film.
Where was Three Jumps Ahead produced?
Three Jumps Ahead was produced in United States of America.