Rare behind-the-scenes footage from The Big Trail (1930) — the film that marked John Wayne’s first leading role and helped shape the legend of the American Western. At just 23 years old, Duke led a massive production shot on location across seven states, using an early widescreen process called 70mm Grandeur — years ahead of its time. The scale was epic: real wagons, untrained oxen, and a cast of thousands. And through it all, John Wayne brought quiet strength, resilience, and screen presence th

179K views · 8.5K reactions | John Wayne and Ward Bond behind the scenes on the set of The Big Trail (1930) in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Courtesy of the John Wayne Archive. Rare and exclusive archival footage of actor John Wayne and the Wayne Family is available to view at the John Wayne: An American Experience Museum in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas. Please visit johnwayneae.com to purchase tickets or to gift a ticket to someone else. | John Wayne: An American Experience | Facebook

🎬 Step behind the scenes with rare footage from The Big Trail (1930) — John Wayne’s first leading role and one of Hollywood’s earliest widescreen epics. Shot across 7 states, it marked the beginning of Duke’s legendary journey. Discover the story behind the legend at the John Wayne: An American Experience Museum in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas. Tickets available now at johnwayneae.com! 🎟️ #JohnWayne #TheBigTrail #WesternMovies | John Wayne: An American Experience