Movies: Western expansion
- 1976
The Shootist (1976)
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Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Books, the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler. Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks solace and p...
- 1930
The Big Trail (1930)
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Young scout Breck Coleman leads a wagon train along the dangerous trail to Oregon as he tries to get the affection of the beautiful pioneer Ruth Cameron and plans his revenge on the harsh scoundrels who murdered a friend of his in the past....
- 2024
In Search of Bass Reeves (2024)
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By the end of his illustrious career, Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves may well have been the preeminent lawman of the Old West. He brought upwards of 3,000 outlaws to justice and served in law enforcement for 32 years during Reconstruction after the ...
- 1967
Monument to the Dream (1967)
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Documents the evolution of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Arch from concept drawings, to fabrication of its stainless steel sections, to assembly and completion. Innovative structural techniques and brilliant design show why this avant-gar...
- 1969
Railroads and Western Expansion 1845-1865 (1969)
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A BFA Educational media production on western expansion via railroads and the role they played in the foundation of the Americas...
- 1955
Opening a New Frontier (1955)
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A documentary outlining the railroad's roll in expanding the nation....