John Wayne’s Thrilling Stagecoach | Winds of the Wasteland (1936) | Full Classic Western Movie Race

Winds of the Wasteland (1936) is a full classic Western movie starring John Wayne, with Pony Express adventure and a thrilling stagecoach race. When the telegraph brings the legendary Pony Express to an end, riders John Blair and Larry Adams must find a new road forward. They invest their savings in a stagecoach line, only to discover that the profitable route they were promised leads to Crescent City—a nearly deserted ghost town. Refusing to surrender, John sets out to rebuild the town and compete for a valuable government mail contract. Standing in his way is a dishonest stage-line owner willing to use sabotage, gunfire, fire and dynamite to win. The struggle builds toward an exciting stagecoach race in which courage, loyal friends and trusted Pony Express horses may be John’s only hope. Released three years before Stagecoach made him an international star, Winds of the Wasteland offers a fascinating look at the young John Wayne developing the calm presence, determined stride and straightforward heroism that would later define his screen legend. FILM INFORMATION Title: Winds of the Wasteland Year: 1936 Genre: Western Director: Mack V. Wright Writer: Joseph F. Poland Starring: John Wayne, Phyllis Fraser, Lew Kelly, Douglas Cosgrove and Lane Chandler Production Company: Republic Pictures Country: United States Language: English Format: Black-and-white Runtime: Approximately 54 minutes; running time may vary slightly between surviving prints To everyone who remembers Saturday matinee Westerns—and to those discovering these films for the first time—thank you for watching and for helping keep classic cinema alive. If you enjoyed this presentation, we would be grateful if you would give the video a like and subscribe to the channel for more complete classic Westerns and treasures from Hollywood’s golden age. We would also be delighted to hear from you in the comments: Which John Wayne Western do you remember most fondly? #WindsOfTheWasteland #JohnWayne #ClassicWestern #WesternMovies #FullMovie #ClassicMovies #OldHollywood #1930sCinema #PonyExpress #StagecoachRace