"Stagecoach" launched Wayne's career into stardom, becoming one of the most recognized stars of the western genre. "Stagecoach" not only altered the careers of both of these legendary figures, but also changed the western genre. At the time when "Stagecoach" was released, the western genre did not garner much respect in the film world. The genre was home to countless low budget and poorly made films due to the genre's lack of popularity. However, in 1939 several movies were released that revived the genre; "Stagecoach" being the most notable. ...

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This revision of genre's included the western genre. ... Nearly every woman in the film McCabe and Mrs. ... This is one of the first lead female roles that we have come across in our study of the western genre. ... This was another different approach to the western genre. ... These revisionist films have broken the mold of the western, and given us a different look at the genre....

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Western Films are the major defining genre of the American film industry, a look back to the early days of expansive, untamed American frontier (the borderline between civilization and the wilderness). ... John Ford's The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, could very well be seen as a milestone in the Western genre. ... Ford had some tricks up his sleeve that would make this film what it is today, a Milestone in the Western genre. ... The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, truly was a milestone for the Western Genre. Ford created a new meaning to this genre, which has remained even today. ...

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