Review of Stagecoach (1939) by Brian B — 03 Aug 2009
After the financial failure of "The Big Trail" John Wayne was reduced to starring in B Westerns for Poverty Row studios for the next nine years before John Ford cast him in this A picture. Wayne even receives second billing behind the more bankable Claire Trevor.
But Ford seems determined to make a star out of Wayne The first time Wayne appears Ford has his camera swoop into close up as the Duke spins his rifle, a now iconic image and one of the best character introductions in film history.
This review of Stagecoach (1939) was written by Brian B on 03 Aug 2009.
Stagecoach has generally received very positive reviews.
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