John Ford's She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 1949, and Wagonmaster 1950. Anthony Mann's use of CinemaScope for the magnificent landscapes in The Man from Laramie 1955.
What would I consider stunning movies? Here are five overlooks no particular order. 1: How The West Was Won ( note: Cinema Scope at its best. You need to see it in a theatre or in the letterbox format). 2: River Of No Return; Why? Filmed in Cinema Scope in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. Not to mention Marilyn Monroe at her most stunning. 3: Garden of Evil: The scene on the Mesa might be the best of its type in Western History. 4: Bite The Bullet: Great horse race.The closeups on horses and riders excellent. 5: Edge of Eternity: Spectacular shots of the Grand Canyon. There is an obvious mistake in this film where you see a helicopter and a person shooting with a camera, that actually improves the film because you know the ending tram scene above the Grand Canyon is the real deal. Not a studio shot. Victoria Shaw was terrified of this film because she had to do it with NO stunt double.
The cinematography/lighting is an often underappreciated but key part of a great movie. These Westerns demonstrate that. I would submit also the following: 1. Spaghetti westerns in general -- their stark, gritty images helped reimagine westerns in the 60s. 2. John Ford Monument valley westerns -- there's a timeless beauty and comfort in seeing his films play out in this magnificent scenery. 3. Epics such as Centennial, How the West Was Won: the sheer scope and variety of images help us appreciate the splendor we have in our (American) own back yard....
Edge of Eternity once again. Watch the way Don Siegel uses the Grand Canyon in Cinema Scope, as well as colors of the outfits of Victoria Shaw to even books and cowboy boots.
While I was still living in California the pacific film archives in Berkeley did a series on movies that were in Cinemascope. Of course, the Anthony men movies were shot in Cinemascope, in order to give the viewer a chance to see the grandeur of the west. I think the ultimate movie that appeared in Cinemascope el cid
By Stunning, I assume you mean visually beautiful in scenery, cinematography, or both. I imagine you had a reason for leaving out HTWWW, so I’d like to know what it is.
Sergio Leone was a great admirer of David Lean and his wide screen capturing of breathtaking landscapes.
I think the most beautiful color western I've seen is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon with The Searchers a close second.
In my top 10, I always include The Grey Fox. A beautiful film, shot in British Columbia.
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John Ford's She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 1949, and Wagonmaster 1950. Anthony Mann's use of CinemaScope for the magnificent landscapes in The Man from Laramie 1955.
Thanks for the additions.
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High Noon is the winner here but many are close runner ups.
A great video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
What would I consider stunning movies? Here are five overlooks no particular order.
1: How The West Was Won ( note: Cinema Scope at its best. You need to see it in a theatre or in the letterbox format).
2: River Of No Return; Why? Filmed in Cinema Scope in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. Not to mention Marilyn Monroe at her most stunning.
3: Garden of Evil: The scene on the Mesa might be the best of its type in Western History.
4: Bite The Bullet: Great horse race.The closeups on horses and riders excellent.
5: Edge of Eternity: Spectacular shots of the Grand Canyon. There is an obvious mistake in this film where you see a helicopter and a person shooting with a camera, that actually improves the film because you know the ending tram scene above the Grand Canyon is the real deal. Not a studio shot. Victoria Shaw was terrified of this film because she had to do it with NO stunt double.
The cinematography/lighting is an often underappreciated but key part of a great movie. These Westerns demonstrate that.
I would submit also the following:
1. Spaghetti westerns in general -- their stark, gritty images helped reimagine westerns in the 60s.
2. John Ford Monument valley westerns -- there's a timeless beauty and comfort in seeing his films play out in this magnificent scenery.
3. Epics such as Centennial, How the West Was Won: the sheer scope and variety of images help us appreciate the splendor we have in our (American) own back yard....
The trick with great cinematography is you don't notice it. Hw the west was Won was probably the most famous. Great narration from Spencer Tracey.
@@famouspeople63 Or sometimes it so overwhelms you, you do notice -- but in sheer admiration!
Edge of Eternity once again. Watch the way Don Siegel uses the Grand Canyon in Cinema Scope, as well as colors of the outfits of Victoria Shaw to even books and cowboy boots.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid was pretty stunning and Tombstone also stunning. Nice list.
Yes your right, thanks
While I was still living in California the pacific film archives in Berkeley did a series on movies that were in Cinemascope. Of course, the Anthony men movies were shot in Cinemascope, in order to give the viewer a chance to see the grandeur of the west.
I think the ultimate movie that appeared in Cinemascope el cid
I do like a Heston movie.
Where's Open Range? The landscape is stunning, and even the town has a rough beauty. .
In Jesse James, the gun in Ford's hand switches from right to left then back to right. Interesting maybe.
You want to talk about Cinemascope at one point.
By Stunning, I assume you mean visually beautiful in scenery, cinematography, or both. I imagine you had a reason for leaving out HTWWW, so I’d like to know what it is.
IMO, High Noon is highly over rated. Never been a fan of Gary Cooper. I don't think you have seen Duel at Diablo. Great movie.
I never saw the appeal of Gary Cooper; and in High Noon he was way too old for Grace Kelly.
Gary Cooper is an actor you like or you don’t like, there is no in between. Alan Ladd is the same way. Those two are my favorites in westerns.