The story follows a massive caravan of settlers traveling 2,000 miles from the Mississippi River to the Oregon Territory. #581) The Big Trail (1930) – The Horse's Head
(1930) is a landmark American epic Western directed by Raoul Walsh . It is most famous today for being the first leading role for 23-year-old John Wayne . Despite its historical significance, it was a massive financial failure upon release that nearly ended Wayne’s career before it began. Plot Summary The Big Trail