Bucking Broadway (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1917, Bucking Broadway is a romance and western film directed by John Ford, running about 54 minutes. “A ranch foreman battles a rich stockbroker for the affections of a beautiful young woman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a ranch in Wyoming, one of the cowboys, Cheyenne Harry (Harry Carey), falls in love with his boss's daughter. But she decides to elope to the city with Captain Thornton, a wealthy visitor to the ranch. She quickly discovers that life in the city is not what she expected. Cheyenne, devastated by the loss of his fiancée, decides to go to the city to find her, and in the end rescues her from the grips of Captain Thornton and from the extravagant and decadent way of life in the city.
Who’s in it. Bucking Broadway stars Harry Carey as Cheyenne Harry, Molly Malone as Helen Clayton, L.M. Wells as Ben Clayton and Vester Pegg as Eugene Thornton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Bucking Broadway has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bucking Broadway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bucking Broadway tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bucking Broadway (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bucking Broadway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bucking Broadway worth watching?
- Bucking Broadway holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bucking Broadway?
- Bucking Broadway stars Harry Carey, Molly Malone, L.M. Wells, Vester Pegg and William Steele.
- When was Bucking Broadway released?
- Bucking Broadway was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.