🎬 Step behind the scenes with rare footage from The Big Trail (1930) — John Wayne’s first leading role and one of Hollywood’s earliest widescreen epics. Shot across 7 states, it marked the beginning of Duke’s legendary journey. Discover the story behind the legend at the John Wayne: An American Experience Museum in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas. Tickets available now at johnwayneae.com! 🎟️ #JohnWayne #TheBigTrail #WesternMovies | John Wayne: An American Experience

John Wayne and Ward Bond behind the scenes on the set of The Big Trail (1930) in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Courtesy of the John Wayne Archive. Rare and exclusive archival footage of actor John Wayne and the Wayne Family is available to view at the John Wayne: An American Experience Museum in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas. Please visit johnwayneae.com to purchase tickets or to gift a ticket to someone else. | John Wayne: An American Experience

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