Days of the Pony Express

Days of the Pony Express

Days of the Pony Express

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Days of the Pony Express

"They rode their way into history"

2008

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The Pony Express continues to capture the imagination of young and old alike. Relive the experiences of the original organizers; Russell, Majors, and Waddell as well as riders Johnny Fry, Pony Bob Haslam, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Bronco Charlie Miller in this action driven documentary as they pave the trail into American history.

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Justin Rother

Johnny Fry

Justin Rother

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Joey Culbertson

Bob Haslam

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Penny Arnold

Seamstress

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Chandler Farmer

Young Miller

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Jim Conlon

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