Review of Stagecoach (1939) by Larry W — 22 Jun 2012

John Ford's best. Even in a year that gave us Dark Victory, The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind, Stagecoach managed to stand out.

This review of Stagecoach (1939) was written by Larry W on 22 Jun 2012.

Stagecoach has generally received very positive reviews.

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