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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)
Wayne's greatest
role as an Indian fighting Captain!
Director: John Ford, rated Approved
  Starring: John
Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar, Ben Johnson, Harry Carey Jr.,
Victor McLaglen, Mildred Natwick, Arthur Shields, Chief John Big
Tree
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★☆
- near perfect
"Captain of the troop one
day: every man's face turned towards you; lieutenants jump when
I growl!
Now, tomorrow, I'll be glad if a blacksmith asks me to
shoe a horse." –
Capt. Nathan Brittles
Why watch this?
Wayne's performance, as a retiring cavalry captain, was
Oscar-worthy.
Plot Summary:
Nearing retirement, Cavalry Captain Nathan Brittles is tasked
with one last mission: to prevent an impending Native American
uprising and transport two women to safety. This final patrol
takes them through dangerous territory.
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Dad's Preview:
This the second of three U.S. Cavalry films from director John Ford,
and it is by far the best. A soon-to-retire outpost commander
receives one last mission: handle the latest Indian uprising.
The movie is a wonderful, beautifully shot, action-filled
Cavalry-Western. Wayne,
playing a much older role as Captain Nathan Brittles, has experience
enough to use peace, keep his soldiers safe, and solve the
problems at hand.
This is one of the Duke's finest acting efforts, yet again he
was snubbed at the Oscars. |
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Argosy Pictures;
RKO Radio Pictures
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