description The Big Trail Overview
The Big Trail, released in 1930, was a widescreen Western starring John Wayne in his debut leading role under director Raoul Walsh. It marked the final film performance of Tyrone Power Sr., who died shortly after its completion. The movie utilized location shooting across the American West.
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info The Big Trail Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1930 |
help The Big Trail FAQ
Why is The Big Trail important in John Wayne's career?
Raoul Walsh cast John Wayne as wagon-train scout Breck Coleman, giving the actor his first leading role in 1930. Wayne did not become a major star immediately, with his breakthrough in John Ford's Stagecoach still nine years away.
What was unusual about the way The Big Trail was filmed?
Fox produced a widescreen version using its 70mm Grandeur process alongside a conventional 35mm version for ordinary theaters. The large-format photography emphasized the wagon train, landscapes, and enormous outdoor sets.
Is The Big Trail an Oregon Trail story?
Yes. Breck Coleman guides settlers west from the Mississippi toward Oregon while investigating the killing of his friend, with Tyrone Power Sr. playing the villainous Red Flack.
Where did The Big Trail film its large wagon-train scenes?
The production used extensive location shooting across the American West rather than relying solely on studio sets. Locations included country in Arizona, California, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming.
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