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Narrated by Spencer Tracy The epic story of the great American adventure, the conquest of the West, is mirrored in the fortunes of one pioneer family.
The rivers and plains, the Indian wars and the Civil War, the railroad and the legendary Western outlaws - all figure in the chronicle which is brought to the screen in one of Hollywood's greatest spectaculars. How the West was Won was filmed on location in nine states and featured a cast headed by more than 20 stars.
Screenplay by JAMES R. WEBB Produced by BERNARD SMITH
The Civil War directed by JOHN FORD ; The Railroad directed by GEORGE MARSHALL ; The Rivers, The Plains, The Outlaws directed by HENRY HATHAWAY t FILMS: page 20