Web sites devoted to the great early western and science fiction movies, serials, and Saturday matinees.
30 Great Westerns
From images journal. They don't claim these are the 30 "best" Westerns, just 30 of the best, from The Covered Wagon (1923) to The Unforgiven (1992). Each with its own writer, plus links to other articles on Westerns.
Cowboy Pal
An extensive site dedicated to cowboys of the 30s, 40s and 50s. Featuring movie clips, radio programs, sources for posters, photos and other western collectibles, addresses of fan clubs for Roy Rogers, Tex Ritter, Tom Mix, Gene Autry, and the other legends of the silver screen. Separate pages for Roy, Gene, and Hopalong.
A Cowboy's Trail Guide to Western Movies
A brief description and ordering information for David F. Matuszak's extensive print guide from Pacific Sunset Publishing, which lists over 2100 feature-length westerns.
Heroes of the Saturday Matinee
Glenn Hawkins salutes Buck Jones, Captain Midnight, The Lone Ranger, The Shadow, Flash Gordon, and other Saturday heroes, in brief but stylish vignettes.
The Old Corral
Chuck Anderson's fascinating collection of tributes to many forgotten western heroes who starred in B westerns and serials produced by Republic, Monogram, PRC, and others. Newer sections include The Indians, dedicated to the depiction of Native Americans in films and serials of the late 20s through the early 50s, with tributes to Native American actors and a rundown on some actors who played "Indians" but weren't; and Johnny Mack Brown, all about the serial actorand cowboy hero of yesteryear.
The Old West History Net
G.S. McLelland provides links for Western fans from his site and others on subjects like Billy the Kid, Tombstone, John Wesley Hardin, Wyatt Earp, Geronimo, Buffalo Soldiers, and more.
The Serial Squadron
A nice-looking site dedicated to the serial cliffhangers of the Golden Age, many of which can be purchased here. Lots of information, as well as an opportunity to "join the Squadron" and stay in touch with other fans. Recently relocated.
The Silent Western
An informative essay on the early days of motion pictures. Of course, the first American narrative film was a Western.
Spaghetti Westerns in America
Dedicated to the hundreds of European Westerns created between 1960 and 1975, dubbed "spaghetti" Westerns because so many of them were made in Italy. Some areas are still under construction, but you'll enjoy the Top 20 list, the photo gallery, and the discussion board.
Teddy Blue's Bunkhouse
Created by an Old West cowboy reenactor, this site includes a number of pages that will be of interest to fans of Westerns, including a section on The Great Train Robbery (1903).
Wildest Westerns Magazine
Home page for the print publication dedicated to classic and contemporary westerns and the heroes and villains who made them great. They're up to issue #4 so far, and you can view much of the contents of all of them online, along with a lot of other stuff, including reviews and photos.
