Excellent portayal of the Western way of life

I believe that this film, Stagecoach, is one of the first movies ever to involve a group of people, all different in their personalities, interact with each other so well. The racism issues of the film concerning Native Americans and Mexicans were correctly portrayed for the time period. However, most if not all ‘westerns’ have some sort of race issue against Native Americans. I remember growing up and seeing ‘The Cowboys vs. The Indians’ with the Indians always being represented as the evil-doer or villains. As always, the cowboys were constantly depicted as the good guy or hero. The same goes for Stagecoach.

Andy Devine, who plays Buck, delivers excellent comic relief to a somewhat serious film. His acting certainly lightens the atmosphere of every scene he is present in with his innocent stupidity.

The individual complexity of each character is really what makes this film the success it was. Adults everywhere cannot only enjoy this film, but relate to each individual personality to themselves or someone they know. The idea of putting a group of personalities that are all complete opposite of the next is a brilliant approach to creating a masterpiece.

Ultimately, this film is, in my opinion, the best ‘Western’ out there. That is, of course, until I see 3:10 to Yuma ; )