Cheyenne's Pal (1917)
During World War I, westerner Cheyenne Harry is a horse seller, but he refuses to part with his favorite horse and friend, Cactus. One night, broke and drunk, he sells Cactus to an Englishman for $350 which he soon loses gambling. When Harry discovers that Cactus is being sent to the war in France and probable death, he gets a horse- tending job on the ship. When they get the opportunity Harry jumps off the ship with Cactus and they swim to shore. Harry is eventually caught but is allowed to work off his debt and keep Cactus.
Casting
- Harry Carey — Cheyenne Harry
- Jim Corey — Noisy Jim
- Gertrude Astor — Dancehall girl
- Vester Pegg — Cowboy
- Steve Pimento — Cowboy
- William Steele — Cowboy (as Bill Gettinger)
- Hoot Gibson — Cowboy
- Ed Jones — Cowboy
- Pete Carey — Cactus Pete the Horse
Interesting facts
Cheyenne's Pal is a 1917 American silent Western film directed by John Ford and featuring Harry Carey. The film is considered to be lost.
Production
Filming took place over a three-day period (May 23–25, 1917) under the working titles Cactus My Pal and The Dumb Friend. The finished film was released by Universal Studios as a 20-minute silent film on two reels. The film is part of the "Cheyenne Harry" series of film featurettes, and was initially released as a promotional tool for the sale of American war bonds during World War I.
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