kids encyclopedia robot

The Big Trail facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

The Big Trail is an American movie from 1930. It is a romantic Western film, which means it tells a story about love and adventure in the American West. The movie was directed by Raoul Walsh.

The main star of The Big Trail was John Wayne. This was one of his very first big roles in a movie! Other actors in the film included Marguerite Churchill, Tyrone Power, Sr., and El Brendel. The movie was released by a company called 20th Century Fox.

About The Big Trail

The Big Trail is known for being one of the first movies to use a very wide screen. This made the landscapes of the American West look even more impressive. The story follows a group of pioneers traveling across the country. They face many challenges on their journey.

John Wayne's Early Career

John Wayne became a very famous actor, especially known for his roles in Western movies. He played tough, heroic characters. The Big Trail helped him start his long career in Hollywood. He went on to star in many classic films.

Images for kids

  • John Wayne in The Big Trail (1930)

    John Wayne in The Big Trail

  • The Big Trail lobby card (title card)

    A lobby card for The Big Trail

  • The Big Trail lobby card (2)

    Another lobby card from the movie

  • The Big Trail lobby card (3)

    A scene from The Big Trail

  • The Big Trail lobby card (4)

    A promotional image for the film

  • The Big Trail lobby card (5)

    An old movie poster for The Big Trail

  • The Big Trail lobby card (6)

    A different lobby card design

  • The Big Trail lobby card (7)

    A final lobby card showing a scene

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: La gran jornada para niños

kids search engine
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
The Big Trail Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.