Behind The Scenes: John Ford & James Stewart On The Set Of TWO RODE TOGETHER

Director John Ford revisited the same territory as his 1956 film, The Searchers for Two Rode Together. This 1961 western sees James Stewart and Richard Widmark go in search of Comanche captives, but it’s their chemistry that really makes this Frank Nugent scripted flick pop.

Ford wasn’t a fan of the material, but he agreed to make it for $225,000 plus 25% of the net profits (a really sweet deal back in the day). Two Rode Together was the first of three westerns that Stewart and Ford make together.

The iconic The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance with John Wayne and Lee Marvin was released in 1962, while Cheyenne Autumn (also with Richard Widmark) hit screens in 1964.

Released in 1961 to mixed reviews, Two Rode Together grossed $1.6 million at the box office.