The Overland Telegraph (1929)
At the beginning of the Civil War, as federal troops start to build the first overland telegraph, Indians, who fear the wires, kill some of the linesmen. In response, Major Hammond, who oversees the troops, requests that President Abraham Lincoln send twenty thousand more soldiers to come to his aid. Lincoln grants Hammond's request, and sends along Capt. Allen, who is knowledgeable about Indians. At his new post, Allen discovers that a Confederate spy has been fomenting trouble with the Indians. Allen eventually uncovers the spy, makes peace with the Indians and wins the love of Dorothy, a young woman who lives at the post.
Director: John Waters
Genre: Western
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: March 2, 1929
Cast
- Tim McCoy - Captain Allen
- Dorothy Janis - Dorothy
- Frank Rice - Easy
- Lawford Davidson - Briggs
- Clarence Geldart - Major Hammond
- Chief John Big Tree - Medecine Man
- Joseph Mills - Abraham Lincoln
Screenplay
- Edward J. Meagher (Adaptation)
- George C. Hull
- Ward Wing (Story)
Cinematography: Arthur Reed
Editing: William LeVanway
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Waters
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Overland Telegraph about?
- At the beginning of the Civil War, as federal troops start to build the first overland telegraph, Indians, who fear the wires, kill some of the linesmen. In response, Major Hammond, who oversees the troops, requests that President Abraham Lincoln send twenty thousand more soldiers to come to his aid. Lincoln grants Hammond's request, and sends along Capt. Allen, who is knowledgeable about Indians. At his new post, Allen discovers that a Confederate spy has been fomenting trouble with the Indians. Allen eventually uncovers the spy, makes peace with the Indians and wins the love of Dorothy, a young woman who lives at the post.
- Who directed The Overland Telegraph?
- The Overland Telegraph was directed by John Waters.
- Who stars in The Overland Telegraph?
- The Overland Telegraph stars Tim McCoy, Dorothy Janis, Frank Rice, Lawford Davidson, Clarence Geldart, Chief John Big Tree.
- How long is The Overland Telegraph?
- The Overland Telegraph has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Overland Telegraph?
- The Overland Telegraph is a Western film.
- Where was The Overland Telegraph produced?
- The Overland Telegraph was produced in United States of America.