Exclusive“Stagecoach” (1939): First Classic Western

Some movie genres can be found in every era of filmmaking, but others are intrinsically linked to bygone times. One such genre is the Western. Although Hollywood has made attempts at recreating the Wild West in recent decades, the heyday of the “horse opera” coincides with the Golden Era of Hollywood. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that cowboy and Indian movies tapered off in the 1970s, the decade when the most famous Western star died. That’s right; John Wayne, the Duke himself. Anyone interested in the Western genre who wants to learn more about Hollywood’s classic age (1930s-50s) should start off with an early John Wayne classic. Where better to start than with the film which established Westerns in the sound film era, “Stagecoach” (1939)? Featuring an ensemble cast of Claire Trevor, John Carradine, Thomas Mitchell, and Andy Devine, this John Ford classic is an exciting adventure which women as well as men can enjoy. #movies #talk shows #classic films #American traditions #Hollywood #showbiz #theater #cinema #entertainment #celebrity #famous #actors #drama #motion picture