Statements (206)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway_line
gptkb:film gptkb:character |
| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:artwork |
paintings and sculptures
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:American_West
railroad workers |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
Nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:The_Iron_Horse_(novel)
gptkb:historical_event |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$1 million
successful |
| gptkbp:brakes |
air brakes
|
| gptkbp:character |
The character of ' The Iron Horse' symbolizes progress.
|
| gptkbp:character_arc |
redemption
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| gptkbp:character_development |
protagonist's journey
Focuses on the lives of railroad workers |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
romantic subplot
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| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Bert_Glennon
gptkb:George_Schneiderman gptkb:Joseph_H._August |
| gptkbp:collects |
gptkb:railway_line
|
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
gptkb:tourist_attraction
|
| gptkbp:community_events |
railroad festivals
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
boosted local economies
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| gptkbp:community_support |
local historical societies
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
gptkb:the_Library_of_Congress
fundraising campaigns preserved as a museum piece |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:John_Ford
|
| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:5
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
Mixed reviews upon release |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:American_cinema
in historical narratives inspired songs and stories in American cinema depicted the struggles of railroad workers in Western genre |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Represents American expansionism
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of American progress
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| gptkbp:decommissioned |
gptkb:1965
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| gptkbp:depicts |
gptkb:community_building
the American Dream railroad workers construction challenges Native American conflicts conflicts between settlers and Native Americans conflicts between railroad workers and Native Americans the struggle for land the role of women in railroads settlers' struggles |
| gptkbp:design |
Authentic period sets
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| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:John_Ford
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:John_Ford
|
| gptkbp:documentary |
The Iron Horse: A History
|
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Margaret_Booth
|
| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:Dorothy_Spencer
|
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
school tours
example of early 20th-century engineering |
| gptkbp:engine |
2
|
| gptkbp:engine_type |
2-8-2
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
changed landscapes
|
| gptkbp:exhibition |
on display
|
| gptkbp:explores |
economic impact of railroads
themes of loyalty |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
depicting the American West
hauling freight across the plains |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:historical_event
historical reenactments action sequences train sequences |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
Screened at various film festivals
|
| gptkbp:film_series |
Part of the John Ford filmography
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:The_Iron_Horse_(1924_film)
Use of wide shots to capture landscapes |
| gptkbp:final_score |
orchestral
|
| gptkbp:follows |
railroad construction
the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad |
| gptkbp:fuel_capacity |
10 tons
|
| gptkbp:genre |
Western
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| gptkbp:has |
gptkb:historical_event
a score composed for its re-release |
| gptkbp:has_awards |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:has_cameo |
gptkb:historical_figure
|
| gptkbp:has_theme |
American expansionism
conflict and resolution progress vs. tradition |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Golden Spike Ceremony
Transcontinental railroad completion |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of industrial revolution
Portrayed the impact of railroads on American society |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
DVD release in 2005
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Iron Horse
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
railroad enthusiasts
future Western films later Western films film techniques future filmmakers. Western genre conventions railroad expansion in the U. S. Subsequent Western genre films |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
silent films
|
| gptkbp:innovation |
steam technology
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Inspired later Western films
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
railroad preservation efforts
railroad-themed merchandise documentaries about railroads the 1950 film ' The Iron Horse' railroad-themed attractions |
| gptkbp:is |
a silent film
considered a classic of American cinema |
| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
gptkb:Transcontinental_Railroad
gptkb:First_Transcontinental_Railroad_trip |
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkb:DJ gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a landmark film
a classic of silent cinema an important work by John Ford |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
American film history
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced modern rail transport
Considered a classic in Western cinema |
| gptkbp:length |
100 feet
|
| gptkbp:location |
Railroad Museum
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
regular inspections
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:American_Locomotive_Company
|
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Richard_Hageman
|
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Richard_Hageman
gptkb:Earle_Hagen |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
railroad expansion
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Iron_Horse
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| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
Train robbery scene
|
| gptkbp:notable_driver |
gptkb:6
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
use of location shooting
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its historical significance
its storytelling its character development its cinematography its historical accuracy its character arcs its legacy in film history its dramatic tension its epic scale its action sequences its use of location shooting depiction of railroads its influence on future filmmakers its portrayal of the American spirit its portrayal of the railroad's impact its themes of unity and division |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:operational_area |
1924-1965
|
| gptkbp:original_run |
1924
|
| gptkbp:payment_methods |
coal tender
|
| gptkbp:performance |
somewhat accurate
Based on real events surrounding the railroad construction. |
| gptkbp:plot |
The story of the construction of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States.
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
heroic figures
the impact of railroads on society |
| gptkbp:powers |
gptkb:Company
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkb:the_Strand_Theater_in_New_York_City |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Fox_Film_Corporation
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
|
| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:railway_line
part of U. S. railroad history |
| gptkbp:release_date |
1924
March 1950 |
| gptkbp:release_format |
Theatrical release
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
1950
|
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:DJ
|
| gptkbp:released_in |
1924
|
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:The_Iron_Horse_(1980_TV_film)
in later adaptations |
| gptkbp:represents |
the railroad
|
| gptkbp:restoration |
gptkb:California
restored |
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:1960
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
90 minutes
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
safety valves
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Frank_S._Nugent
|
| gptkbp:services |
freight
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:American_West
|
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
Includes original score by Richard Hageman
|
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:George_O'_Brien
gptkb:James_Murray gptkb:Madge_Bellamy |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
American ingenuity
|
| gptkbp:themes |
progress and technology
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| gptkbp:top_speed |
60 mph
|
| gptkbp:tour |
guided tours available
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| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:railway_line
|
| gptkbp:viewing_platform |
Available on DVD and streaming platforms
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| gptkbp:water_source |
5,000 gallons
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| gptkbp:weight |
200 tons
|
| gptkbp:wrote |
featured in novels
|
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1980
|
| gptkbp:year_created |
1923
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Ford
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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