She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Fun Features

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The Ford/Wayne Cavalry Trilogy

Did You Know?

… that She Wore a Yellow Ribbon premiered at the Capitol Theater in New York on November 17, 1949.

… that She Wore a Yellow Ribbon was based on two stories written by James Warner Bellah. The short stories were called The Big Hunt and The War Party.

… that She Wore a Yellow Ribbon was the only one of the Cavalry Trilogy to be shot in color. In this case John Ford utilized the new Technicolor technology.

… that while the character of Nathan Brittles was supposed to be in his mid-sixties, John Wayne was only 42 years old when he made this movie.

On Location

John Wayne is just one of the many legendary celebrities to leave hand and footprints outside the famous Grauman's (now Mann's) Chinese Theater.

John Wayne Prints
Mann's Chinese Theater

6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
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Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find the stars of John Wayne, Joanne Dru, Victor McLaglen and director John Ford:

John Wayne
Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Pictures)

1541 Vine St.
Hollywood, CA

Joanne Dru
Walk of Fame Star
(Television)

1708 Vine St.
Hollywood, CA

Victor McLaglen
Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Pictures)

1735 Vine St.
Hollywood, CA

John Ford
Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Pictures)

1640 Vine St.
Hollywood, CA



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Captain Nathan Brittles ( John Wayne ):
"Mr. Cohill, wipe that grin off your face."

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The men at the Fort get a letter informing them of a famous battle, which one?
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We have already dedicated Tributes to John Wayne and John Ford. Which of these other stars would you most like to see receive a Destination Hollywood Tribute?

John Agar
Joanne Dru