Duke did 6 pictures with his miracle horse Duke and the horse stole some of the best scenes in this one. But The Big Stampede has some great action and great acting. The Governor, played by Berton Churchill sends in Deputy Sheriff Steele (John Wayne) into the New Mexico range lands to end the rustling. He needs big time help from bandito Luis Alberni to fend off the all time great 'heavy' Noah Beery. Of course it doesn't hurt to have stunning blue eyed blonde Ginger Malloy by your side. It's interesting to note that she had to lie about not being able to ride a horse to get the part, but I'm sure John Wayne or the cast didn't mind a bit. An early Duke film that should be seen by all his fans and anyone interested in a great early western.
Review of The Big Stampede
