Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 03/25/2026 2:43pm

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Today in SCV History: John Ford’s “3 Jumps Ahead” Released March 25, 1923, Filmed in Santa Clarita
On March 25, 1923, John Ford’s silent Western “3 Jumps Ahead” was released, with much of the film shot in the Santa Clarita Valley, including a dramatic scene at Beale’s Cut. Starring Tom Mix, the movie is now considered a lost film, with only a few frames surviving and lingering debate over who performed its famous stunt. The production remains a notable piece of local film history from Hollywood’s early Western era.

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