The Pony Express (1925): Cast
The Pony Express is a 1925 western directed by James Cruze, starring Betty Compson as Molly Jones, Ricardo Cortez and Wallace Beery. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Director
- James Cruze
- Genre
- Western
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Pony Express About?
The premise of The Pony Express without spoilers.
The Pony Express, a silent 1925 Western, was produced by Famous Players‑Lasky and released through Paramount Pictures. Directed by James Cruze, it stars his wife Betty Compson in the lead role, with supporting performances by Ricardo Cortez, Wallace Beery and George Bancroft, showcasing early Hollywood’s classic Western storytelling.
The Pony Express Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- buffalo bill cody character
- california
- cowboy
- 1860
- gunplay
The Pony Express Cast & Characters
Betty Compson leads the cast as Molly Jones, with Ricardo Cortez as Jack Weston and Wallace Beery as Rhode Island Red. Directed by James Cruze; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Cruze
- Betty Compson as Molly Jones
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Ricardo Cortez as Jack Weston -
Wallace Beery as Rhode Island Red -
George Bancroft as Jack Slade
Also Starring in The Pony Express
· 14 more- Ernie Adams Henchman
- Hank Bell Townsman
- Frank Lackteen Charlie Bent
- Toby Wing Child
- Ernest Torrence 'Ascension' Jones
- Charles Brinley Man in top hat
- Duke Kahanamoku Indian Chief
- Rose Tapley Aunt
- William H. Turner William Russell
- William Dyer Bartender
- Vondell Darr Baby
- Al Hart Senator Glen
- Johnny Fox Billie Cody
- Charles Gerson Sam Clemens
More from James Cruze
More films directed by James Cruze: Gangs of New York, The Wrong Road, Sutter’s Gold and Their Big Moment.
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The Pony Express FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Pony Express, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Pony Express?
The Pony Express runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was The Pony Express released?
The Pony Express was released on September 3, 1925.
Who directed The Pony Express?
The Pony Express was directed by James Cruze.
More films by James Cruze Who is in the cast of The Pony Express?
The Pony Express stars Betty Compson as Molly Jones, Ricardo Cortez as Jack Weston and Wallace Beery as Rhode Island Red, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Pony Express have a post-credit scene?
No. The Pony Express has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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