Three Jumps Ahead (1923)
A tale of the western plains where the best man wins. Wild rides down steep mountains, and a mad plunge in a careening stage coach lead up to a thrilling leap over a canyon 20 feet wide and 90 feet deep.
50 min
John Ford both directed and wrote the story (based on his published work The Hostage), a typical western romance in which Mix falls for the daughter of an imperiled rancher. This above-average Tom Mix western contains one of the star's more spectacular stunts -- a jump on horseback across the 20-foot Beale's Cut. Truth be told, the star, who frequently did his own stunt work, was forced to use a double this time
- Release date
- March 25, 1923
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Tom Mix as Steve McLean
- Alma Bennett as Annie Darrell
- Edward Peil Sr. as Buck Taggitt
- Joseph W. Girard as John Darrell
- Virginia True Boardman as Mrs. Darrell
- Margaret Joslin as Alicia
- Francis Ford as Ben McLean
- Harry Todd as Lige McLean
- Buster Gardner as Undetermined Role
- Tony the Horse
Crew
- John Ford · Director
- John Ford · Writer
- Daniel B. Clark · Cinematographer