Review of She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) by Joseph C — 11 Oct 2009

The Duke, being the Duke... What more needs said...

This review of She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) was written by Joseph C on 11 Oct 2009.

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Al H (417) on 26 Mar 2012

Good but not great western. Classic formula...great John Ford role players. And as usual Victor McLaglen steals every scene he's in…

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By Andreas O (342) on 27 Mar 2011

John Wayne shows his colors in this western classic, playing a character near 20 years older than him to great effect…

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By Cody B (326) on 30 Mar 2012

John Ford's classic has lost a little of it's edge over the years, but it is no way a bad film. Quite the opposite…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 26 Aug 2015

One of my all time favorite John Wayne movies…

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By Graham J (293) on 25 Aug 2011

The second film in Ford's Cavalry Trilogy, and maybe even the best of the three…

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By Manny C (1,251) on 15 Dec 2010

Another solid entry in The Duke's filmography. Again the two-generation element is played up, with Wayne again teamed with John Agar…

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By Scottt F (59) on 03 Aug 2014

The finest of Ford's three Cavalry films and one of his best. A high point for John Wayne…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 25 Nov 2012

In the brightest moment of his acting career John Wayne participates in one of John Ford's greatest classics…

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By Randy R (154) on 20 Sep 2010

One of my best John Wayne movies the top of my list. If the women wear a yellow ribbon that mean she have a sweet heart in the calavry…

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By Barry R (84) on 15 Nov 2010

Old men should end wars. I have to see this at least once a year. Not subtle, just beautiful…

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