The Uncovered Wagon

1923

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James Parrott in The Uncovered Wagon (1923)

Here's a film that will upset all your ideas of the Wild West. A parody of the great screen classic, "The Covered Wagon," it treats of the adventures of a band of pioneers who make their tra... Read allHere's a film that will upset all your ideas of the Wild West. A parody of the great screen classic, "The Covered Wagon," it treats of the adventures of a band of pioneers who make their transcontinental trip in flivvers, meet with Indians who take the warpath on bicycles, and fi... Read allHere's a film that will upset all your ideas of the Wild West. A parody of the great screen classic, "The Covered Wagon," it treats of the adventures of a band of pioneers who make their transcontinental trip in flivvers, meet with Indians who take the warpath on bicycles, and finally make their escape on a trolley car which runs across the prairie.

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6.7/10

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James Parrott

Bill Bunion
(as Paul Parrott)

Katherine Grant

Mollie

Noah Young

George Rowe

Guy who decks Jackson

Mark Jones

Wally Howe

Hoot Skingate
(as Wallace Howe)

Sammy Brooks

Runt
(uncredited)

Director
- J.A. Howe
Writers
- Tay Garnett
- H.M. Walker
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Trivia
Clips from this film are featured in Iron Maiden's music video for "Run to the Hills."

Connections
Featured in Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills (1982)

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6/10

It's funny but seems very incomplete.

This film stars James Parrott--a guy who has unfortunately forgotten today. It's a shame, as he was a decent comedian and a great director for Hal Roach Studios (in particular, directing the likes of Laurel & Hardy). And, most would not know that he was the brother of the more famous comic, Charley Chase.

Unfortunately, while I enjoyed "The Uncovered Wagon" and laughed a few times, I also felt that much of it was missing. The end, in particular, seems to happen pretty much randomly. This is NOT uncommon, as older films were made on nitrate stock--which quickly degraded and even caught fire rather easily.

The film is about a VERY anachronistic group of pioneers heading west--in Model T Fords. The attacking Indians ride bikes and the whole things is funny and weird. Lots of nice sight gags and laughs....but it all abruptly ends and made little sense...but made me laugh.