THE ALAMO (1960) #ICFTX
THE ALAMO (1960)
Director: John Wayne
In attendance: Anita La Cava Swift (John Wayne’s Granddaughter) - Anita makes an appearance in THE ALAMO and Frank Thompson (historian/author of four books about THE ALAMO films)
Filmed in Alamo Village, Highway 674, Brackettville, Texas (the Alamo); Brackettville, Texas (San Antonio setting); and in various places in Mexico at the start of production shooting.
SYNOPSIS: This epic, directorial effort from legendary actor John Wayne portrays the events of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836 and was known not only for its grand scale but also for its immense production cost.
The third annual IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival, taking place at the Plaza Theatre in Garland, located at 521 W. State Street, showcases a weekend theme of True Texas Tales. The Festival kicks off on Friday, September 12 and continues through Sunday, September 14. As with the last two years’ edition of this fest, IT CAME FROM TEXAS is proudly sponsored by the City of Garland and Garland Cultural Arts.
