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John Ford, who filmed westerns in the valley (the Mittens and Merrick Butte), called it the "most complete, beautiful and peaceful place on earth." Douglas Merriam
Apr 10, 2019 · Monument Valley, which straddles the states of Utah and Arizona, became the pre-eminent icon of the American West thanks to trader Harry Goulding and film director John Ford. Few filmmakers are more strongly affiliated with a specific place than John Ford is with Monument Valley.
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Stagecoach (1939), directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne, has had an enduring influence in making the Valley famous. After that first experience, Ford returned nine times to shoot Westerns — even when the films were not set in Arizona or Utah (see The Searchers, set in Texas, but filmed here).
John Ford Point overlook in Monument Valley: why it is called that? How to get there? Information about the horse picture and the western movies filmed here.
Mar 18, 2024 · Director John Ford's use of Monument Valley in films like Stagecoach set the standard for authentic Western aesthetics on screen. The region continues to be a sought-after location for...
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Aug 17, 2023 · Director John Ford made the red rock cliffs and heaven-reaching sandstone buttes of Monument Valley the quintessential Western landscape.
Oct 14, 2019 · 2019-10-14 15:45:25. Monument Valley Scenic Drive: The Ultimate Guide. Monument Valley was a relatively unknown area until the 1930s. In 1938, John Ford, a director, fell in love with the area and chose the location for his well-known western film, Stagecoach.
