Shane Movie Intro and Scene One

[johna]

I am 84 years old and watched Shane in 1953 in bleak post war Britain. It has travelled with me through life and I notice that I am not alone. It influenced my choice to come to Australia and see the wide open spaces when I was young.

[tedszyrko]

Simply one of the best Westerns ever 13 Apr2023

[dantzmusic]

*One of the most memorable, heartwarming, and endearing westerns ever produced!*

[jimmyneil]

SIMPLY THE BEST... greatest Western ever made

[moncorp]

I could watch this movie 1, 000 more times.

[ArturoRodriguez-xhvk]

Used to watch Shane when I was a kid with my Dad. R. I. P. Dad

[saepho]

It still makes me shed tears. As an Asian who was born and raised in Korea, I haven't experienced life in old day America. But it gives me nostalgia, emotions and memory, even though it was
carved in my heart only through the old black and white 12" tv.

[robgrey]

I live in Jackson Hole. I never get tired of watching Shane ride down out of the Gros Ventre. The movie was made before the Jackson Hole Ski Area was developed across the way. At Stark's cabin you can see the Gros Ventre Slide, which happened in 1925. The movie takes place near the old town site of Kelly, which was settled before Jackson town. The slide caused a flood the aftermath of which caused many to move.

[geneslavin]

Saw this masterpiece during its first run in 1953 as an 11 yr old. Victor Young's main theme available on a 78rpm record. Purchased it. Incomparable then and now.

[Dr.Pepper]

Shane rides down into the valley with his head held high in hopes of finding a new and better life. As the movie ends, he retraces his steps, head down with the realization that he can't escape the life of a gunslinger. I was so moved by this movie that I named my son Shane.

[exs]

One of the best all time Western classic. Beautiful music. Gorgeous location. Great acting. Classic storyline. Awesome Cinematography. Love

[timpitsenberger]

I was about ten years old when my mother and father took me to see this movie. It really had an impact on my whole life. I have been to Jackson hole many times it is breathtaking. If you have not been there please take the time to go. You will never regret it.

[sas]

The rhythm of this movie is incomparable! Alan Ladd IS Shane! Robert Redford said he used much of this easy and slower rhythm for his Roy Hobbs portrayal in "The Natural". Shane is the best western movie of all time!

[johnfenger]

I was 12 years old when I saw this movie the first time, bought a tear to my eye even then, I believe it was the best Western ever made!

[AsYourCruiseDirector]

My dad loved this movie. It was only recently that I realized Brandon De Wilde’s reaction to Alan Ladd’s sharpshooting — “Gosh-a-mighty!” — was probably where my pop first heard that expression. He used it almost daily! ☺️

[parsnip]

I was almost Joey's age when I first saw Shane. Time has not dimmed the enormous appeal it held for me then. Despite so little gunplay compared to later Westerns, the movie riveted one's attention throughout with heroic characters, a strong storyline, and breathtaking scenery. I always felt grateful to George Stevens for taking this assignment so seriously and making an insignificant cowboy novel into a grand movie of undying beauty.

[peterharknett]

This is my favourite western, all the way over here in little old England

[biged]

From the opening theme, I start shedding tears...and the close up of Alan Ladd brings back memories of my Dad and I watching this numerous times....a simply magnificent western.

[Baskerville]

Just about the most beautifully crafted opening scenes in the history of western films. The music too is splendid.

[franceleeparis]

Never watched this movie in full... but heard a lot about it... think I’ll take time to watch this and enrich my life...