The War Horse

The War Horse

A Cowboy and his Faithful Steed on the "Western Front"

1927 · 50 min · ★ 9.0 · Western, War, Romance

When his horse is conscripted by the government for service in France, Buck Thomas enlists and becomes the orderly to the captain entrusted with the horse.

Directed by Lambert Hillyer · Written by Lambert Hillyer

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