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Window Card original movie poster for the 1951 American Western film "Westward the Women. "Directed by William A. Wellman and based on a story by Frank Capra, the film is a pioneer saga that follows a tough wagon master, Buck Wyatt (played by Robert Taylor), as he leads a group of over 140 mail-order brides from Chicago to a remote valley in California.
Key Movie Details, Starring: Robert Taylor, Denise Darcel, Hope Emerson, and John McIntire.
Genre: Western / Adventure.Plot: The film depicts the arduous 1851 journey across treacherous terrain, including deserts and mountains. After most of the male trail hands desert the group, the women must learn to drive the wagons, shoot, and protect themselves to complete the trek and meet their prospective husbands.
Production: Shot largely on location in Utah, it was one of the largest productions in MGM's history at the time. It is noted for its gritty, realistic portrayal of women's experiences in the Old West.Poster Highlights, Characters: The poster features Robert Taylor as Buck Wyatt and Denise Darcel as Fifi Danon in the foreground.
Tagline: "He led 200 women on an adventure that most men feared to face! |
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