The Wagon Master (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film
Released in 1929, The Wagon Master is a western film directed by Harry Joe Brown, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Bill Hollister (Jack Hanlon) organizes a wagon train to break the unfair monopoly held by Jake Lynch (Tom Santschi) on food prices in the mining camps. The Rambler (Ken Maynard) joins the train when it leaves for Gold Hill, and takes command when Hollister is killed from ambush. Jacques Frazelle (Al Ferguson) schemes to get rid of The Rambler and win Sue Smith (Edith Roberts). He plots with Lynch to disrupt the train, but The Rambler beats him in a whip-fight...
Who’s in it. The Wagon Master stars Ken Maynard as The Rambler, Edith Roberts as Sue Smith, Tom Santschi as Jake Lynch and Jack Hanlon as Billie Hollister, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wagon Master page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wagon Master tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wagon Master (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wagon Master change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Wagon Master?
- The Wagon Master stars Ken Maynard, Edith Roberts, Tom Santschi, Jack Hanlon and Al Ferguson.