| The West~Bound Limited | |
|---|---|
 Film's opening title | |
| Directed by | Emory Johnson Charles M. Watt Asst dir |
| Written by | Emilie Johnson Story and Screenplay |
| Produced by | Pat Powers Emory Johnson |
| Starring | Ralph Lewis |
| Cinematography | Ross Fisher |
| Distributed by | Film Booking Offices of America |
Release date |
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Running time | 62 – 72 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
| Budget | $50,000 (equivalent to $809,443 in 2021). |
| Box office | $226,000 (equivalent to $3,653,779 in 2021). |
The West~Bound Limited is a 1923 American silent melodrama film directed by Emory Johnson. FBO released the film in April 1923. The film's "All-Star" cast included Ralph Lewis, Claire McDowell, Johnny Harron, and Ella Hall. Emilie Johnson, Johnson's mother, wrote both the story and screenplay. The West~Bound Limited was the third film in Johnson's eight-picture contract with FBO.[1]
Esther Miller, the daughter of the railway President, and her mother are riding horses alongside the railroad tracks. When Ester tries to cross the tracks, her horse gets its hoof caught on the track. While attempting to help the horse, Ester also becomes entangled. Railroad engineer Bill Buckley is steaming down the mainline towards the helpless Esther and her horse. Bill Buckley's son, Johnny, rescues her at the last minute. Esther develops an instant affection for her newfound hero. A grateful Esther gives Johnny her horse, and a content father provides the Buckley family with a new home. Soon, the President's general counselor, J. Lawrence Wilton, reveals he has feelings for Esther and is plotting to win Esther's hand in marriage. Wilton arranges a chain of machinations involving Esther, Bill Buckley, Mrs. Buckley, and Johnny. Johnny thwarts Wilton's schemes and saves his father and hundreds of train passengers from disaster. Johnny rescues Esther from the villainous Wilton and falls in love. Wilton's intrigues finally reap their just rewards, and everybody lives happily ever after.
The film was released on April 15, 1923.[2]
- ^ "The West-Bound Limited". silentera.com. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ THE WESTBOUND LIMITED at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films