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Stagecoach

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Original title

Stagecoach

Year

1939

Running time

99 min.

Country

United States

Director

John Ford

Screenwriter

Dudley Nichols. Story: Ernest Haycox

Cast

Music

Various

Cinematography

Bert Glennon (B&W)

Producer

United Artists

Genre

Western

Movie Groups

Ernest Haycox Adaptations

Synopsis

A stagecoach is set to leave Tonto, New Mexico, for a distant settlement in Lordsburg, with a diverse set of passengers on board. Dallas (Claire Trevor) is a woman with a scandalous past who has been driven out of town by the high-minded ladies of the community. Lucy Mallory (Louise Platt) is the wife of a cavalry officer stationed in Lordsburg, and she's determined to be with him. Hatfield (John Carradine) is a smooth-talking cardsharp who claims to be along to "protect" Lucy, although he seems to have romantic intentions. Dr. Boone (Thomas Mitchell) is a self-styled philosopher, a drunkard, and a physician who's been stripped of his license. Mr. Peacock (Donald Meek) is a slightly nervous whiskey salesman (and, not surprisingly, Dr. Boone's new best friend). Gatewood (Berton Churchill) is a crooked banker who needs to get out of town. Buck (Andy Devine) is the hayseed stage driver, and Sheriff Wilcox (George Bancroft) is along to offer protection and keep an eye peeled for the Ringo Kid (John Wayne), a well-known outlaw who has just broken out of jail. While Wilcox does find Ringo, a principled man who gives himself up without a fight, the real danger lies farther down the trail, where a band of Apaches, led by Geronimo, could attack at any time.

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Awards: 1939: 2 Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Thomas Mitchell), OST (adapted). 7 Nominations

1939: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Director

1939: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Films (In alphabetical order).

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11 My Favorite Westerns (608)

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