It’s a great month to be a cowboy or love Westerns. No less than a Senate resolution has declared July 28th as National Day of the American Cowboy. And, July 24th marks the 55th anniversary of the premier of the movie High Noon starring Gary Cooper. If you like Westerns, the Westport Public Library’s collection will have your ridin’ high. One thing that’s long been true of Westerns, they often feature a stellar cast of amazing talent.
So mosey on over to the Western selection and take a gander at the extensive selection featuring such greats as John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Jimmy Stewart. Among the gems you’ll find She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and My Darling Clementine.
The tradition of a great cast lives on in such modern classics as Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven and the award winning TV series Lonesome Dove.
Who is your favorite movie cowboy?