A few historical inaccuracies (the wagons were not pulled by horses and even the Reeds wore less fancy and more appreciate clothing), but still very interesting and fun to watch. I am glad I watched the documentary first, though.
Player pianos existed as far back as 1847, but only in primitive forms... what we see in this clip as a player piano didn't exist until around the 1870's or 1880's... (for those who don't know, player pianos are pianos that play music by themselves and will look like an invisible person is tinkling the keys...)
My surname is common in the USA but rare here in England where it originated in Surrey. Most branches emigrated due to poverty yet flourished in the USA even reaching the Whitehouse. They did this trail taking vines and eventually creating a wine empire in Washington State. We buy Stimson wine from the vineyard for family celebrations in the UK. Funny because my family is quite anti American. lol
ok, I understand the appeal of going out west if you are poor and starving.... but The reed's were not poor people. They lived in relative comfort for their time. James Reed just got greedy. He should have just stayed back east. If it's going good , don't rock the boat. Reed was a blasted fool!!
Carla Thompson Actually, James Reed lost everything just before deciding to go West. He had land that he built a railroad on, but it turned out to be a bad investment. The railroad ties were not maintain as often as should have and caused many accidents. Reed signed papers for bankruptcy and all of his properties and home were taken. He had hoped to start over in CA.
The journey was more than worth it for some of those lucky pioneers. Their descendants are set for life and won’t ever want for money.
THanks for uploading this. I have a strange fascination about how people lived throughout the history of man.. this satisfies some imagination.
Thankyou! I have been looking for this movie forever!
Well done movie though one historic mistake from the beginning. During the great migration almost all wagons were pulled by oxen not horses.
True, but finding enough oxen teams in 1994 to make this might have been difficult.
Mules too.
Oxen could only travel approximately 2 miles per hour maximum. Horses and mules have a much faster gait.
@@rodneyjohnson7327 oxen were a sure bet, and in the early days when trails were less established oxen had pulling power that was way more important
I would recommend watching the donner party docu first before watching this.
A few historical inaccuracies (the wagons were not pulled by horses and even the Reeds wore less fancy and more appreciate clothing), but still very interesting and fun to watch. I am glad I watched the documentary first, though.
True, but finding enough oxen teams in 1994 to make this might have been difficult.
And that palace wagon is just ridiculous. Lol.
I love it...the big custom wagen...the arrogance...the shortcut....
Sounds like it may not end well
5:27 Molly Parker (from Deadwood)
"i mean it margret you'll need me, you will." -- and she was the first to be eaten
This picture show begins with the family making the devil's music so it's no surprise they ended up as they did.
that lady somehow makes the keys on the piano go down with her telepathy
U saw it too?!
You mean telekinesis
This seemed almost like a player organ!
Always watch the tragic donner party document or Oregon trail document before this
Why?
Where's James Climan?
Player pianos existed as far back as 1847, but only in primitive forms... what we see in this clip as a player piano didn't exist until around the 1870's or 1880's... (for those who don't know, player pianos are pianos that play music by themselves and will look like an invisible person is tinkling the keys...)
My surname is common in the USA but rare here in England where it originated in Surrey. Most branches emigrated due to poverty yet flourished in the USA even reaching the Whitehouse. They did this trail taking vines and eventually creating a wine empire in Washington State. We buy Stimson wine from the vineyard for family celebrations in the UK. Funny because my family is quite anti American. lol
i went to sutters fort and my person was in the donner party but left or something
Its a "player piano". it had a punch-card type paper roll that would actuate the keys. But I doubt they existed back in the 1840's.
Actually a player organ.
he should had listened to his wife.....c what happens when husbands don't
+anne dates thank you to tally agree!!
I know right
Aren't you happy with yourself?
ok, I understand the appeal of going out west if you are poor and starving.... but The reed's were not poor people. They lived in relative comfort for their time. James Reed just got greedy. He should have just stayed back east. If it's going good , don't rock the boat. Reed was a blasted fool!!
Carla Thompson Actually, James Reed lost everything just before deciding to go West. He had land that he built a railroad on, but it turned out to be a bad investment. The railroad ties were not maintain as often as should have and caused many accidents. Reed signed papers for bankruptcy and all of his properties and home were taken. He had hoped to start over in CA.
Meredith Baxter Lol
this shit is mad gay
Lol