

MovieDramaWestern
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
John Ford's new and finest picture of the fighting cavalry!
6.9(423)19491h 44m
On the eve of retirement, Captain Nathan Brittles takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled.
- Director
- John Ford
- Created by
- John Ford,Merian C. Cooper
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Cast

John Wayne
Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles

Joanne Dru
Olivia Dandridge

John Agar
Lt. Flint Cohill

Ben Johnson
Sgt. Tyree

Harry Carey Jr.
2nd Lt. Ross Pennell

Victor McLaglen
First Sergeant Quincannon

Mildred Natwick
Abby Allshard

George O'Brien
Maj. Mac Allshard

Arthur Shields
Dr. O'Laughlin
Michael Dugan
Sgt. Hochbauer

Chief John Big Tree
Chief Pony That Walks

Fred Graham
Sgt. Hench
George Sky Eagle
Chief Sky Eagle

Tom Tyler
Cpl. Mike Quayne

Noble Johnson
Chief Red Shirt

Paul Fix
Gunrunner (uncredited)

Francis Ford
Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)

Cliff Lyons
Trooper Cliff (uncredited)

Frank McGrath
Bugler / Indian (uncredited)

Irving Pichel
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

William Steele
Officer (uncredited)

Jack Tornek
Officer (uncredited)

Dan White
Trooper (uncredited)

Harry Woods
Karl Rynders (uncredited)
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Crew
Directing
- John FordDirector
- Edward O'FearnaAssistant Director
- Cliff LyonsSecond Unit Director
- Wingate SmithAssistant Director
- Meta SternScript Supervisor
Writing
- James Warner BellahStory
- Laurence StallingsScreenplay
- Frank S. NugentScreenplay
- James Warner BellahOriginal Story
Production
- Lowell J. FarrellAssociate Producer
- John FordExecutive Producer
- Merian C. CooperExecutive Producer
- Lowell J. FarrellProduction Manager
Camera
- Archie StoutSecond Unit Director of Photography
- Harvey GouldCamera Operator
- Tom ClementGrip
- Winton C. HochDirector of Photography
- Alexander KahleStill Photographer
- Charles P. BoyleSecond Unit Director of Photography
Editing
- Jack MurrayEditor
- Barbara FordAssistant Editor
- Morgan PadelfordColorist
- Natalie KalmusColorist
Sound
- Roy MeadowsSound Mixer
- Frank WebsterSound
- Clem PortmanSound
- D. Pat KelleySound Effects
- Richard HagemanOriginal Music Composer
- C. BakaleinikoffConductor
- Lucien CaillietOrchestrator
- Lucien CaillietMusic Arranger
- Louis KaufmanMusician
Art
- James BaseviArt Direction
- Joseph KishSet Decoration
- Jack ColcondaProperty Master
- Barlow SimpsonGun Wrangler
Costume & Make-Up
- Don L. CashMakeup Artist
- Anna MalinHairdresser
- Michael MeyersWardrobe Master
- Ann PeckWardrobe Master
- Joan JoseffOther
Visual Effects
- Jack CosgroveVisual Effects
Crew
- Daniel HaysSpecial Effects
- Jack CaffeeSpecial Effects
- Billy JonesStunts
- John HudkinsStunts
- Don NagelStunts
- Cliff LyonsStunts
- Bob RoseStunts
- Norm TaylorStunt Double
- Roydon ClarkStunts
- Fred GrahamStunts
- Frank McGrathStunts
- Everett CreachStunts
Lighting
- Robert CampbellGaffer