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The Overland Telegraph

9.019291h NRMovieWestern

At the beginning of the Civil War, as federal troops start to build the first overland telegraph, Indians, who fear the wires, kill some of the linesmen. In response, Major Hammond, who oversees the troops, requests that President Abraham…

DirectorJohn Waters
WritersWard Wing·George C. Hull

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Cast · Directed by John Waters

TMTim McCoy
Tim McCoy
Captain Allen
DJDorothy Janis
Dorothy Janis
Dorothy
FRFrank Rice
Frank Rice
Easy
LDLawford Davidson
Lawford Davidson
Briggs
CGClarence Geldart
Clarence Geldart
Major Hammond
CTChief John Big Tree
Chief John Big Tree
Medecine Man
JM
Joseph Mills
Abraham Lincoln

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The Overland Telegraph — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Overland Telegraph?

The Overland Telegraph isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is The Overland Telegraph on Netflix?

No, The Overland Telegraph is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is The Overland Telegraph on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Overland Telegraph isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Overland Telegraph?

The Overland Telegraph hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 20, 1929. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.