Question 1

What dangerous stunt did Yakima Canutt perform as an Apache warrior attacking the stagecoach?

Accepted Answer

Yakima Canutt performed a stunt where he was 'shot', fell off his horse, and got dragged underneath the stagecoach, explaining the technique to run horses fast and protect his body. [12]

Question 2

Why did John Wayne retire the hat he wore in 'Stagecoach' after 1959?

Accepted Answer

John Wayne retired the hat he wore in 'Stagecoach' after Howard Hawks' 'Rio Bravo' in 1959 because it was 'falling apart', and he later displayed it under glass in his home. [13]

Question 3

How did Orson Welles use 'Stagecoach' in preparation for making 'Citizen Kane'?

Accepted Answer

Orson Welles cited 'Stagecoach' as a textbook example of filmmaking and watched it more than 40 times while preparing to make 'Citizen Kane' (1941). [14]

Question 4

What innovative solution did Yakima Canutt propose for the stagecoach river crossing scene?

Accepted Answer

Yakima Canutt suggested tying hollowed-out logs to the stagecoach to increase buoyancy and using an underwater cable to pull it across the river, allowing the scene to be filmed. [15]

Question 5

Which festivals or awards has 'Stagecoach' been recognized at?

Accepted Answer

'Stagecoach' has been recognized at the Academy Awards (1940), National Board of Review (1939), New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1939), Berlin International Film Festival (2014), and Locarno International Film Festival (1963). [7, 8, 9, 10, 11]

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