For just over 70 years, Durango has been the setting for numerous films and other audiovisual productions such as videos, series, and commercials.
Durango’s history in the world of cinema dates back to the early 1950s, when an American company decided to film in the state what would later become a classic.
What is “White Feather,” the first film shot in Durango, about?
The first film shot in Durango was in 1954, titled “White Feather,” produced by 20th Century Fox.
It is a western directed by Robert D. Webb and stars Robert Wagner, John Lund, Debra Paget, Jeffrey Hunter, Eduard Franz, and Noah Beery Jr., among others.
It is a story of interracial love in the midst of a historical conflict, set in 1877, when the Cheyenne and the United States were seeking conciliation. The film chronicles the peacekeeping mission carried out by the United States Cavalry in the Wyoming Territory. However, one of the officers falls in love with the daughter of the tribal chief, threatening the mission.
The film is 102 minutes long and, in addition to memorable performances, showcases the state’s beautiful natural landscapes and its renowned sky.
Art director Jack Martin Smith discovered the locations he needed for the film in Durango. Filming began in July 1954 and was also shot at Fort Laramie National Historic Site in Wyoming, according to Gilberto Jiménez Carrillo.
“Pluma Blanca” set the standard for Durango as “the land of cinema.” This film has become a classic of international cinema.
Other details about the feature film include:
Screenplay: Delmer Daves and Leo Townsend.
Story: John Prebble.
Music: Hugo Friedhofer.
Photography: Lucien Ballard.
It’s worth mentioning that one of Durango’s biggest promoters in Hollywood was John Wayne, who filmed seven movies in the state.
Other films shot in the state include “La Cucaracha” and “The Unforgiven.”
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