The Wallop (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film
Released in 1921, The Wallop is a western film directed by John Ford, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. John Wesley Pringle, adventurer at large, returns home after making his strike and finds his old girl friend, Stella, engaged to Christopher Foy, who is running for sheriff. Pringle foils an attempt by incumbent sheriff Matt Lisner to kill Foy, but when Foy is accused of a murder, Pringle, in a clever ruse, captures Foy, holds the posse at gunpoint, and then releases him, explaining his motive.
Who’s in it. The Wallop stars Harry Carey as John Wesley Pringle, Mignonne Golden as Stella Vorhis, William Steele as Christopher Foy (as William Gettinger) and Charles Le Moyne as Matt Lisner, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wallop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wallop 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 Wallop (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wallop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Wallop?
- The Wallop stars Harry Carey, Mignonne Golden, William Steele, Charles Le Moyne and Joe Harris.
- When was The Wallop released?
- The Wallop was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.