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A 1949 western directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne as a retired cavalry captain. The title refers to a yellow ribbon worn by a young woman who has a suitor among the soldiers.
- (19K)
- Western
- John Ford
- 1949-10-22
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is a 1949 American Technicolor Western film directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne. It is the second film in Ford's "Cavalry Trilogy", along with Fort Apache (1948) and Rio Grande (1950).
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A traditional song about a woman who wears a yellow ribbon for her lover who is far away. The song was used in the 1949 movie of the same name and has been covered by many artists.
A classic western film directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne as an aging Cavalry officer. Learn about the plot, cast, production, awards, and trivia of this 1949 movie.
Wayne is playing a pretty straight up old timer Wild West hero and there's a girl wearing a yellow ribbon as a sign of her affection for one member of the cavalry.
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- John Wayne
- John Ford
- RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Captain Nathan Brittles, on the eve of retirement, takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled. After Custer and the 7th Cavalry are wiped out by Indians, everyone expects the worst. Capt.
