The Northwest Montana History Museum invites the public to saddle up Aug. 26 to see the epic early Western, “The Big Trail,” starring John Wayne in his first leading role. The story of the 1930 film ...

John Wayne is synonymous with the legends of the Western, but that's not the entirety of his career. These are his five best movies that better show his range.

As Hollywood transitioned into the sound era during the late 1920s, John Wayne landed minor roles in film until he finally got his big break with The Big Trail. While working as a 23 year old prop boy ...

Upstart fur trapper Breck Coleman (John Wayne) agrees to lead and protect a group of pioneers trying to make their way on the treacherous Oregon Trail. Amid a harrowing series of trials, including an ...