A production that could rival a military expedition. The first leading role of John Wayne. A film so massive in scale that it contributed to the downfall of a studio. The Big Trail is a mostly forgotten epic, but represents a unique era of America culture.

Debuting in 1930 at the dawn of sound films, just before the Great Depression, this film tried to elevate Westerns from their b-movie status to something more prestigious. Unfortunately, its financial failure would scare-off any attempt at a 'prestige' Western for almost a decade.

Director: Raoul Walsh

Screenplay: Jack Peabody, Marie Boyle, Florence Postal & Fred Serser

Based on the Novel The Shaggy Legion by Hal G. Evarts

Cinematographers: Lucien Andriot & Arthur Edeson

Editor: Jack Dennis

Starring: John Wayne, Marguertie Chur ...