One of the great character introductions in film history is John Wayne as Henry, the "Ringo Kid" in John Ford's STAGECOACH ('39). Wayne had appeared in more than 80 films at this point but this one made him a star. #31DaysOfOscar | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Stagecoach 1939 John Ford's landmark Western revolves around an assorted group of colorful passengers aboard the Overland stagecoach bound for Lordsburg, New Mexico, in the 1880s. An alcoholic philosophizer (Thomas Mitchell), a lady of ill repute (Claire Trevor) and a timid liquor salesman (Donald Meek) are among the motley crew of travelers who must contend with an escaped outlaw, the Ringo Kid (John Wayne), and the ever-present threat of an Apache attack as they make their way across the Wild