Category Western

Riders of Destiny (1933)

Released in October 1933 by Monogram Pictures, Riders of Destiny occupies a fascinating and unusual chapter in the career of Hollywood icon John Wayne. Written and directed by Robert N. Bradbury, the film marks the very first installment of the…

Angel and the Badman (1947)

Released on February 15, 1947, Angel and the Badman stands as a pivotal turning point in both the career of John Wayne and the evolution of the American Western. Distributed by Republic Pictures, the 100-minute black-and-white feature marked Wayne’s debut…