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The Iron Mule (1925): Cast

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The Iron Mule is a 1925 short comedy directed by Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle and Grover Jones, starring Buster Keaton as Indian (uncredited), George Davis and Al St. John. It runs 24 minutes.

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The Iron Mule (1925) movie poster
Released
Runtime
24 min
Genre
Comedy
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Iron Mule About?

The premise of The Iron Mule without spoilers.

A train departs fully loaded with passengers, embarking on its scheduled route. Throughout the journey it encounters a series of setbacks and delays, which the seasoned engineer manages with skill. The true test arrives when the train is suddenly ambushed by hostile Indians, forcing a desperate struggle for survival.

The Iron Mule Themes & Keywords

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  • train
  • bicycle
  • year 1830
  • indian attack
  • train engineer
  • delay
  • ambush
  • 1830s
  • obstacle
  • passenger train
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Cast & crew

The Iron Mule Cast & Characters

Buster Keaton leads the cast as Indian (uncredited), with George Davis and Al St. John as The Engineer. Directed by Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle and Grover Jones; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle and Grover Jones

More films directed by Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle and Grover Jones: Bridge Wives, Windy Riley Goes Hollywood, Special Delivery and Fool’s Luck.

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The Iron Mule FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Iron Mule, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Iron Mule?

The Iron Mule runs 24 minutes.

When was The Iron Mule released?

The Iron Mule was released on April 12, 1925.

Who directed The Iron Mule?

The Iron Mule was directed by Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle and Grover Jones.

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Who is in the cast of The Iron Mule?

The Iron Mule stars Buster Keaton as Indian (uncredited), George Davis and Al St. John as The Engineer, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Iron Mule have a post-credit scene?

No. The Iron Mule has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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