Cheyenne's Pal

Cheyenne's Pal

20 mins | War | Aug. 13, 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.

Cheyenne's Pal

20 mins | War | Aug. 13, 1917

Cheyenne's Pal
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.
Producers Universal Pictures
Original title Cheyenne's Pal
Directors John Ford
Writers Charles J. Wilson, John Ford

Cast

Harry Carey

as Cheyenne Harry

Jim Corey

as Noisy Jim

Gertrude Astor

as Dancehall girl

Vester Pegg

as Cowboy

Steve Pimento

as Cowboy

William Steele

as Cowboy (as Bill Gettinger)

Hoot Gibson

as Cowboy

Ed Jones

as Cowboy

Pete Carey

as Cactus Pete the Horse