5. Stagecoach (1939)
As much a thoughtful character study as it is a Western drama, Stagecoach stars John Wayne as outlaw Ringo Kid and Claire Trevor as Dallas, a brokenhearted saloon girl. Ringo and Dallas are among a motley group of passengers traveling West through Apache territory. Some have big dreams. Some have dark secrets. But all future plans are jeopardized when Geronimo goes on the warpath and the little band of strangers must fight for their survival.
This original version inspired two remakes, one in 1966 with Ann-Margret and Alex Cord, and another in 1986 with an all-star cast of country music stars, including Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson.
Why We Like It
“A classic Western which developed John Wayne’s compelling on-screen presence he would carry throughout his career and securing his status as a leading man.” – INSP programming team
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About the Author
Native New Yorker, Darlene Cah is a writer, actor/improvisor, and digital content specialist based in North Carolina. Her short stories have appeared in Smokelong Quarterly, Red Earth Review, Have a NYC (Anthology), Referential Magazine, and other journals. Fiction awards include Soul-Making Keats Literary Competition, Emrys Fiction Prize, Semifinalist ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story Contest, and more. Advertising awards include Finalist Media Post Awards for email, Honorable Mention Clios, One Shows, and Andys (print). When not writing for INSP, you’ll find her on stage, backstage, or coaching improv for Shakespeare & Friends Theater Company. And, of course, playing fetch with her dog.
