The Overland Telegraph
The Overland Telegraph is a 1929 American Western silent film directed by John Waters and written by Harry Sinclair Drago, George C. Hull and Edward J. Meagher. The film stars Tim McCoy, Dorothy Janis, Frank Rice, Lawford Davidson, Clarence Geldart and Chief John Big Tree. The film was released on March 2, 1929, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.[1][2]
| The Overland Telegraph | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | John Waters |
| Screenplay by | Harry Sinclair Drago George C. Hull Edward J. Meagher |
| Story by | Ward Wing |
| Starring | Tim McCoy Dorothy Janis Frank Rice Lawford Davidson Clarence Geldart Chief John Big Tree |
| Cinematography | Arthur Reed |
| Edited by | William LeVanway |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 55 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
Cast
- Tim McCoy as Captain Allen
- Dorothy Janis as Dorothy
- Frank Rice as Easy
- Lawford Davidson as Briggs
- Clarence Geldart as Major Hammond
- Chief John Big Tree as Medicine Man
Preservation
- The film was preserved by MGM and a copy donated for preservation to George Eastman House.[3]
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References
- "The Overland Telegraph (1929) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- "The Overland Telegraph". AFI. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog:The Overland Telegraph
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