John Ford's Stagecoach is said to be a leading example for many other westerns to come. Being one of the earliest major hollywood films would definitely give the movie the publicity it deserves.
The film is about a group of diverse characters set to leave New Mexico for Lordburg, and stars such as Claire Trevor, Louise Patt, John Caradine, and of course John Wayne give life to Dudely Nichols' screenplay. Of course the trip can't be all smooth; on the journey there is love interest conflicts, an escaped outlaw on the loose, and a wild indian shootout. This film serves as as a basis for all the other mimics to come.
The hollywood studio era was a time when actors became "stars" and were often owned such as some celebrities are today. Binded by contract, an actor had to partake in any work decided for them and or could be loaned to other studios at whatever time. This was a golden age; when the depletion of theatre began and the rise of film was birthed. Towards this time is when films became not about the normal man, but fantasies that we all have. 20th century fox, Paramount, MGM, Warner Brothers are some of the companies that started the revolution and they are still in production today. Grossing over billions of dollars.
Below are some clips from stagecoach :)
www.criterion.com/films/980-stagecoach
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_7TJDaCdWU
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qTxjYiZU1M
