
The Covered Wagon
Adventure · Western · Romance
Overview
Two wagon caravans converge at what is now Kansas City, and combine for the westward push to Oregon. On their quest the pilgrims will experience desert heat, mountain snow, hunger, and Indian attack. To complicate matters further, a love triangle develops, as pretty Molly must chose between Sam, a brute, and Will, the dashing captain of the other caravan. Can Will overcome the skeleton in his closet and win Molly's heart?
Top Cast


Lois Wilson
Lois Wilson
Molly Wingate
Lois Wilson
Molly Wingate


Alan Hale
Alan Hale
Sam Woodhull
Alan Hale
Sam Woodhull


Ernest Torrence
Ernest Torrence
Jackson
Ernest Torrence
Jackson


Tully Marshall
Tully Marshall
Jim Bridges
Tully Marshall
Jim Bridges


Charles Ogle
Charles Ogle
Mr. Wingate
Charles Ogle
Mr. Wingate


J. Warren Kerrigan
J. Warren Kerrigan
Will Banion
J. Warren Kerrigan
Will Banion


Ethel Wales
Ethel Wales
Mrs. Wingate
Ethel Wales
Mrs. Wingate


Guy Oliver
Guy Oliver
Kit Carson
Guy Oliver
Kit Carson
Johnny Fox
Johnny Fox
Jed Wingate
Johnny Fox
Jed Wingate


Frank Albertson
Frank Albertson
Bit (uncredited)
Frank Albertson
Bit (uncredited)
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