The Cavalry Trilogy captures the genesis of Fort Apache 1948 She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 1949 and Rio Grande 1950 from preproduction to theatrical releases. Along the way readers learn why Ford loved his favorite location Monument Valley how various stunts were achieved and how Ford used his unique style in various scenes called a ampldquoFordian touchamprdquo by film critics and scholars. In addition each film includes an analysis of Fordamprsquos scene construction and character development. Illustrated with numerous behindthescenes photographs many which have never been published before and screen captures from the cutting room floor this book is the ultimate gift for John Ford fans and readers who love to discover the grit and glamour of Hollywoodamprsquos Golden Age.