Is Stagecoach the best movie ever made? Interview with Andrew Patrick Nelson

In this interview, Andrew Patrick Nelson once again proves his title as the Evangelist of Western Movies. He takes us on a deep dive into the classic Western film 'Stagecoach' and its impact on the genre.
Associate Professor at University of Utah, he guides students through the badlands full of robbers and coyotes, revealing the props and scenery of the fiction at play.
He’s written extensively about these complexities, including the two journals he founded: “The Popular West” and “Reel West.” He also co-hosts a podcast dedicated to Westerns titled “How the West Was 'Cast.”
The conversation covers the film's iconic characters, the relationship between John Ford and John Wayne, the influence of Ernest Haycox's writing, and the significance of the film in cinematic history.
00:00 Introduction to 'Stagecoach' and Its Significance
03:08 The Relationship Between John Ford and John Wayne
07:15 Ernest Haycox's Influence on the Cinematic Adaptation
10:16 Character Analysis: Peacock and Other Characters

[@ToddsBookTube91]

Great Video!

[@lindaw8958]

Wonderful conversation. I enjoyed the background information, it’s always so fascinating to learn a little about how a movie is made, and in this case, also talking about the source material. I’m curious how different the story is to the movie, so I ordered a copy of the book. I first saw the movie decades ago, and was surprised when I watched it last night how much of it I remembered. It really stuck with me. This was a great companion to the article. Hope to see more of these interviews.

[@TheKevinRyan]

Plenty more on the way :)

[@tyfrazier2905]

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