Apache trail 1942 cast and crew stagecoach employee tom folliard william lundigan is sent to manage the desolate tonto valley station, deep in apache territory. Apache trail, one of the most beautiful scenic drives in arizona. It was named the apache trail after the apache indians who originally used this trail to move through the superstition mountains the current apache trail links apache junction at the edge of the greater phoenix area with theodore roosevelt lake through the superstition mountains and the tonto. Apache trail is a american film directed by richard thorpe, starring lloyd nolan and donna reed subcategories this category has only the following subcategory.
This western stars lloyd nolan and william lundigan as two gunslinging brothers endeavoring to save a group of stagecoach passengers from surly indians. The apache trail is an amazing journey located in the us state of arizona. Apache trail is a american film directed by richard thorpe, starring lloyd nolan and donna reed. It was named the apache trail after the apache indians who originally used this trail to move through the superstition mountains the current apache trail links apache junction at the edge of the greater phoenix area with theodore roosevelt lake through the superstition mountains. Connie francis, for whom follow the boys would become a top 20 hit single. When theodore roosevelt drove there in 1911, he compared the regions beauty to that of yellowstone or yosemite. The apache trail is arizonas most epic scenic drive. It was named the apache trail after the native american indians who originally used this trail to. The scenic drive starts in the town of apache junction. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Originally used as a migration route by the apache indians, it eventually became a stagecoach route and now. The apache trail, also known more officially as arizona state route 88, is a 40mile drive starting in apache junction and ending at theodore roosevelt dam.
View the tcmdb entry for apache trail 1942 share video. I have driven the apache trail in a regular car, an rv, a compact suv and a minivan. The brother of a notorious outlaw is put in a charge of a stagecoach line way station in dangerous apache territory. Narrow, windy roads with sharp curves make this an exciting adventure. Apache trail 1942 like most young actresses starting out with a studio contract during hollywoods golden age, donna reed had to pay her dues with leading roles in lowbudget genre films like the 1942 western apache trail. Stagecoach employee tom folliard william lundigan is sent to manage the desolate tonto valley station, deep in apache territory. This site was an important stage stop in the early days 19031915 for. Jan, 2018 riding the apache trail on the wr in early november 2017. The apache trail in arizona was a stagecoach trail that ran through the superstition mountains.
The apache trail circle route apache junction public library. Do you have questions about finding other lotsland real estate for sale in apache junction. Donna reed in apache trail, by richard thorpe 1942. This historic road covers some of the most rugged terrain in arizona. With lloyd nolan, donna reed, william lundigan, ann ayars. When theodore roosevelt drove there in 1911, he compared the regions beauty to. This property was listed by barbara schultz from our mesa gilbert office. In accordance with the stay at home order issued by governor ducey, our office will be accepting walk ins, but no more than two people at a time. Apache trail is a 1942 american western film directed by richard thorpe, written by maurice geraghty, and starring lloyd nolan, donna reed, william lundigan, ann ayars, connie gilchrist, and chill wills. Apache trail, one of the most beautiful scenic drives in.
It is normally passable by normal passenger vehicles. Apache trail mapa and other official maps and transportation information for the mesa, arizona area from the official mesa travel resource. A longtime resident of arizona with a keen interest in arizona and local history, his appreciation of the apache trail grew while working for the arizona department. May 16, 2018 the brother of a notorious outlaw is put in a charge of a stagecoach line way station in dangerous apache territory. After the az202 entrance, it will become the apache trail until you turn left onto az88. Apache trail 1942 was donna reeds ninth role under her m. The land surrounding the road rises steeply to the north to form the four peaks wilderness area and to the south to form the superstition wilderness area. After passing tortilla flat near mile marker 23 the road turns into a wellmaintained dirt road that continues for 22 miles toward roosevelt dam. The arizona office of tourism ships domestically as well as the following countries only. Its 47mile length begins at apache junction and winds past the superstition mountains, through tonto national forest, with views of three lakes, cliffdwellings and many other points of interest along the way. The brother of a notorious outlaw is put in a charge.
Apache trail original trailer an outlaw and his brother are on opposite sides of a stagecoach robbery in apache trail 1942 starring lloyd nolan and donna reed. May 5, 2020 the existing apache trail in arizona is a 120 mile circle route through the superstition mountains. Title apache trail year 1942 formats cinema distributors metrogoldwynmayer classified dates 28071942 bbfc reference azf001048. Fill out the form to request your free travel packet, which includes an arizona official state visitors guide and an arizona state highway map.
Soon, however, rampaging apaches attack the station, and the station manager, his brother and a disparate group of. View details, map and photos of this commercial property with 0 bedrooms and 0 total baths. The apache trail through the superstition mountains is a classic scenic drive. Yes, we mean the trail that starts at apache junction and goes around through there to globe, etc weve been trying to find a place to rent us a jeep, but the car rental places are balking and even an extreme adventures place has stopped renting them. A stagecoach arrives at the station with a valuable box of cargo, and the outlaw brother soon shows up, though denying that hes planning to take the cargo box. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. The apache trail is one of the most famous and scenic drives in arizona and is now an established historic route. Here donna is rosalia martinez a immigrant with her mother, recent from spain and somehow stuck in the middle of the arizona desert. Request details apache trail movie and tv subtitles in multiple languages, thousands of translated subtitles uploaded daily. Riding the apache trail on the wr in early november 2017.
The picture was released on june 24, 1942, by metrogoldwynmayer. United kingdom, germany, france, japan, canada and mexico. Soon, however, rampaging apaches attack the station, and the station manager, his brother and a disparate. The apache trail is a 40mile circular road winding through the superstition mountains. The road is very winding, with switchbacks and sharp turns, so amateur drivers should take caution. Lloyd nolan, donna reed, william lundigan, ann ayars, connie gilchrist, chill wills, ray teal, grant withers. Reed was put through her paces in a variety of roles, too learn the ropes.
Apache trail 1942 british board of film classification. Apache trail is a 1942 american western film directed by richard thorpe, written by maurice geraghty, and starring lloyd nolan, donna reed, william. To reach it from phoenix, head west on main street. Drive carefully and park at the many overlooks to take in the incredible. Select resorts also feature an additional trail map from partner, fatmap that provides a 3d view of the ski resort, including slope steepness and aspect, along with information on what its like to ski each. Apache trail is a 200 mile mostly paved scenic byway loop that starts from apache junction and connects hwy 88 to i60 back to apache junction. In 1905, the trail was officially designated as an aid for the construction of the theodore roosevelt dam, with apache junction at one end, and theodore roosevelt lake at the other. The apache trail is a 40mile circular route right through the superstition mountains. Pour dautres, cest juste une piste qui senfonce dans le farwest.
The superstitions have drawn people for thousands of years, and its innermost canyons harbor springs and thousandyearold indian ruins. Apache trail 1942 lloyd nolan dvd elvis dvd collector. The once narrow, ancient foot trail built as a supply road for the construction of roosevelt dam has now evolved into a state highway with majestic scenic vistas and historical grandeur. The paseo 3753 n apache trl apache junction az 85119. An suv is a nonstarter as it may not have the clearance and the companies say nogo due to insurance. Follow the boys is a 1963 romantic ballad written to serve as the theme song for the 1963 comedy film of the same name. Theodore roosevelt once referred to the apache trail as one of the most spectacular bestworthseeing sights of the world, a sentiment shared by richard l. Free download from source, api support, millions of users. This western stars lloyd nolan and william lundigan as two gunslinging brothers endeavoring to save a group of stagecoach passengers from surly. The current apache trail links apache junction at the edge of the greater phoenix area with theodore roosevelt lake through the superstition mountains and the tonto most of the apache trail is unpaved, turning into a dirt road a few miles up from tortilla flat, and continuing as such for nearly the full remainder of its length.
However there have been some serious storms in the past month that may have made the roadway rougher than usual. The trail is also 45 miles of mountain roads, with a good chunk in the middle that is a one lane dirt road and eroded dirt road at that. The paseo 3753 n apache trl apache junction, az banquet rooms. The apache trail was designated arizonas first historic and scenic highway in 1988. The road is mosly unpaved winding steeply through of rugged desert mountains and links apache junction greater phoenix area and theodore roosevelt lake. About two and half miles down the road from lost dutchman state park is located the site of government well. The road is over 100 years old and much of it hasnt changed since the 1920s. Plan out your day before heading to ski apache or navigate the mountain while youre at the resort with the latest ski apache trail maps. Once you reach the end of the trail, you have the option either to turn around and go. Apache trail, arizona az 88 the american southwest.
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