John Wayne TRUE GRIT Filming Locations DEB'S MEADOW Ridgway, CO

[@barrygordon2721]

Brilliant vlog. Thanks for another great adventure, Jordan and Katie!

[@donnastedham9822]

How great to see scenes from True Grit. One of my favorite movies. Thanks Katie and Jordan.

[@chumdog90]

I love how you visit so many cool and nostalgic locations and have a lot of background knowledge about it!

[@jabbasan12]

Loved this trip down memory lane! Thank you Jordan and Katie ❤

[@DreamCather147]

The scene in Deb's Meadow won The Duke the Oscar.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

It's one of my fav all time scenes in cinema.. to say I was excited to see it was an understatement..

[@williamcohen2447]

Congratulations to both you and Katie for this wonderful vlog to see where a great movie was made Thanks

[@montanagirl4530]

oh wow Jordan! This is great. Love this movie and always wondered where exactly in Colorado it was filmed. I remember watching this in the theater and the music and the big screen meadow scene was epic! I was 9 years old and I've never forgotten it.

[@mariaday712]

Very beautiful area. Glad you and Katy found it. Thanks for bringing us along. You and Katy take care.

[@Sandra-cm1du]

Thank you Jordan, for showing where John Wayne True Grit movie! I love John Wayne movies. He was a great actor!!!

[@PaulLoughrin]

Wow. That sure was an incredible vlog, Mr. Jordan and Katie. Great Western movie history!

[@InChristalone737]

Great movie. Thanks for taking the time to find all these places. These places would be difficult to find and you bring them back to life.

[@michaelquillen2679]

Nice video. I was fortuanate enough to visit Ridgway when it still had dirt streets...looked more "western." Wow, they fixed up the Ross house. Five years ago, the porch awning was hanging on by one corner and the whole house looked very aged. Looks like they bleached/cleaned the whole house. (bit of trivia: that house was last lived-in in 1959, when the owners moved into town...both dead now). Up at Deb's meadow, you can tell they chopped down all that wetland meadow growth when they filmed. Have been to all the filming locations that were done in Colorado. My wife and I are going down there again to view the fall colors. Will only be doing Last Dollar Road and Owl Creek Pass, but will still get to see a few of the filming locations againg. Thanks for the video.

[@1SeanBond]

A excellent view thanks for all you do Cheers!

[@karenleemallonee684]

Such a great video, Jordan. Im a huge John Wayne & Debbie Reynolds fan, so it was so nice to see the filming locations for True Grit & how beautiful Deb's Meadow is. The little film clip of Debbie in costume with her little kiddos was truely special...Thank You, Jordan & Thank You, Todd!!! Jordan & Katie, awesome video!!! 👍👍

[@patfrank6481]

Fantastic video, Jordan! True Grit is one of my favorite movies and I absolutely love John Wayne! The meadow scene is such a great scene in the movie. It looks as beautiful now as when it was filmed over 50 years ago. Thanks again for the great memories!

[@alancumming6407]

Jordan - this was absolutely superb. Many thanks to you both.

[@jasonmcgovern1364]

Hi Jordan & Katie, what a beautiful drive. I love all the little filming location markers along the way. What a great movie. Great vlog Jordan.

[@debbiejones3911]

Hey guys, thanks for sharing. This was my dad's favorite movie. 2:00 the scenery is beautiful.

[@karenflanagan1961]

John Wayne is my favorite actor of all time. My of current favorite is Robin Williams and his entire career I was blessed to have seen what a great actor and comedian he did everything very well which is unheard of today's actor's both actor's gave you everything they had as actor's and I love them ❤️ because of that.

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Great video..........thanks !

[@midnightmusicfanx36]

Thank you Jordan and Katie. As I've mentioned on other posts, I have done/held a host of jobs and have traveled extensively in my sixty three years on terra firma. Yet, you consistently have me kicking myself in the butt and asking: "How in the hell did you miss that? You passed through there....lol Thanks for the wonderful vlogs and your willingness and time to give in depth background stories...Most travel vlogs are severely lacking in that department. It's clear they're thrown together as quickly as possible, with the hope of an easy payday. Mark K

[@AlbieSol560]

Great work Jordan! I love these classic film locations revisited.

[@wendyobrien2843]

This was great! This is our all time favorite John Wayne movie. I can't believe you found the meadow but so glad you did. Stunningly beautiful there. Thanks Jordan & Katie for a fun vlog.

[@billwild7512]

thanks for sharing , you do a great job lining up your then and now locations so well .

[@justjules1032]

I loved Todd’s book and the description of this beloved family spot. It was fun to see it through your camera!

[@carolm3055]

Fascinating video! I think Katie is an excellent co video partner; because you are focused on great video; and can’t look about, as she can! 👏🏼👏🏼 Love how you show the movies from the past, when you are showing the location! Thanks! Safe travels!!!❤

[@rexstraw1682]

This is great! I saw True Grit as a kid. John Wayne is still one of my favorite actors so it is appropriate that he is Vloged by my favorite Vloger! We have visited Monument Valley and hope to make it here someday. Another great Vlog! Thanks!

[@syreetaabney6968]

This was great video I had so much fun watching and My father loves john Wayne and this movies of all time and Jordan and Katie I thank you for sharing this with us.

[@danettebell5530]

Awesome thank you for sharing this was stunning love all the views

[@mikelesley2803]

Thanks for posting this video. True Grit is one of my all time favorite movies.

[@sharonsiegrist7183]

Omg! Thanks Jordan! My father loved John Wayne and I watched so many movies with him. But this one was epic great memories!

[@marianiulia6307]

I still love the movies with the great actor, he had a lot personality and charm. 👍💙😊

[@michaelquillen2679]

Posted about a year ago. Been to this area many times. Getting ready to head down to True Grit country again in two more weeks. My wife and I love the area. Last year we did the Last Dollar Road and and Owl Creek pass. We won't make those remote filming areas this time...I'm getting too damn old. During the scene at Deb's Meadow where the Duke did his thing, Glen Campbell and Mattie Ross were actually filmed at Camp Bird, about 15 miles away (as the crow flies). Yep, the stable where Mattie had her dealing with Stonehill is now a U.S. Post Office. The courthouse in Ouray is magnificent. Deb's Meadow was indeed, groomed (plants cut down) for the film. At the end of September/first of October, the colors look about right as they were in the film. Your video did the area/film justice. Thanks!

[@josephhuffman6765]

Thanks for the great tips 😀you stay safe and be careful. Have a great day God bless

[@judithmitchell4667]

True Grit, not withstanding, the vistas alone were breathing. Loved this video guys. Blessings - Judith 🎵🎭

[@rocksmith3796]

Awesome movie locations....great movie....especially Deb's meadow and the footage of Debbie and the kids....wow....keep up the great work....cheers!

[@TonyandSusie-MillersontheMove]

Wow 🤩 !!! This was so cool to see. And the personal family video of Debbie & the kids there in Debbie’s Meadow, was so incredible to see. It was moving 😢❤ loved it so much

[@blkt6]

What a beautiful area! Thanks for doing this one

[@kristirichards4450]

Thank you Jordan and Katie! Really enjoyed the vlog and love John Wayne 😊

[@Magicalmoomin]

Aaaahh

[@KathyMpamugo]

Told ya Colorado is a GORGEOUS State ❤❤❤ Thanks Jordan and Katy for sharing True Grit locations. My hubby LIVES for Westerns 🥰😘❤️🙏🫶♥️🇨🇦

[@cindyhenning7832]

I love this! I live in Colorado and never knew true Grit was filmed here! Great move, thank you so much for sharing

[@milantoombs6696]

Jordan and Katie, loved the vlog, one of my favorite movies 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@debbiemoore2747]

That is beautiful countryside ❤.

[@cpg0311]

Love movie locations then and now .. Great job Jordan 👍

[@mattg5022]

Fascinating! Especially the rare home movies of Reynolds and bored kids were amazing.

[@donnaschmink1801]

Jordon, you out did yourself on this one! Incredible vlog! What a magical place Deb's meadow is. I believe those were wild horses' hoof prints! Loved True Grit! Actually saw it at the movie! How the West was Won was CINERAMA! The theaters had to have special screens and projectors to show it! My uncle was the manager of the Indiana Theater in Indy! The premiere was such a big deal! I have photos used for the newspapers from the event! Our Uncle took us on a tour of the equipment installed in the theater! The filming process was done to draw the viewer into the shot. Incredible shots of the mountains! I can still remember the bison stampeding over the railroads tracks! The shot made you feel like you were under the tracks! Debbie Reynolds was awesome in that movie! Incredible voice as always! She was such a trooper! John Wayne had an incredible body of work!!! What a treat it was to see all this! Thank you, again wonderful effort to follow the filming locations! Appreciate you and Katie so much!!!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thank you so much!

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed again Jordan ,Katy you narrate so well J

[@carolrobinson2139]

This is a great video. Jordan you're the greatest. I've watched all your videos. You do a super job.

[@cynthiamincher5154]

Growing up love his movies

[@gman195674]

Great job, Jordan! I did something similar to this a few years ago and since then have been to the ferry scene location and the dugout scene location. Still don't know where the rattlesnake scene was shot.

[@lewisreeves3993]

Been there! N in Oregon for his other movie! Jordon cheers to u n your lady! Great vlog

[@daryljacobson7462]

Nice job on the video. Thanks for posting it.

[@lurenahembree3485]

Loved today's vlog, John Wayne was a favorite!! Thanks!

[@debbiem9218]

I never saw the movie "True Grit" but this was a wonderful blog. Thanks for sharing it. I never watched a lot of Wayne movies but I did like Glen Campbell. My dad was a big John Wayne fan. Your vlogs are great Jordan!

[@mikedandurand3548]

This video was great fun. An awesome movie.

[@conniephillips8217]

What an excellent video! This is absolutely a masterpiece!!!!!

[@donaldduncan7095]

That was surreal, glad to see that the meadow is still open and looks identical. I wonder if someone maintains it to keep the trees from taking over. Thanks for sharing!

[@sandywebb1987]

I miss Jah.

[@marywright6759]

I need to see the movie. Beautiful meadow.

[@outsider238]

Glad to see you made it to Colorado! I've lived here all my life. Would have been cool to meet you and shake your hand. I'm so glad to see that filming location hasn't been changed. Love that the rock is still there! Looking forward to your other vlogs from here!

[@poss4757]

Very good work Mr.The Lion

[@maryjaneblahnik5767]

Awesome vlog. TFS

[@heidi1409741]

Thanks Jordan that was amazing I am huge John Wayne fan .I will have to make a trip there to cover his steps to .

[@carlnash7200]

Beautiful

[@marianiulia6307]

You are very cute together! 💙😊💙

[@HarryLombardo-ps7bt]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU YOU MADE MY DAY

[@dorothymarsh-aller3336]

That meadow looks perfect to build a dreams house , and a farm

[@Baboohasspoken]

GREAT job. This was awesome

[@chadmears136]

Awesome video. Great movie

[@gatormccluskey3708]

Excellent!!!

[@melzwings]

Soooo awsome thank you for this video I love The Duke!!!

[@Blueskys1972]

This is so cool Jordan 😍 love Deb's meadow and the old family movies there 😊 ❤ True Grit is such a great movie. They just don't make movies like that anymore 😢 Another one of my favorite John Wayne movies is The Cowboys❤

[@MatthewTurner-fn3mv]

Great video Jordan.

[@seanobrien2306]

Hi, Jordan and Katie..., Excellent video and very informative, and thank you for sharing the video ! ! Excellent video... "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana P.S.: I decided to view a few more of your videos and decided to "Subscribe" to your excellent channel... :)

[@kd5inm]

The secret word of the day is Thank You

[@charleswalls5438]

dude it shows that you are enjoying thtis visits..carry on much love

[@frankmarullo228]

Jordan you guys should come North to montana and do some vlogs here, see Clint Eastwood thunder bolt and lightfoot or Yellowstone ranch .if you could afford it you could rent the bed and breakfast place at the ranch. Common Katie deserves it. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA.....

[@mrDCunningham]

This was great. Loved it 👍🏼😎

[@guynethdailey1759]

I loved True Grit. The "rock" behind you and Katie at the end of the video looks like Chimney Rock.

[@ThomasBuckingham-v3k]

Another awesome clip.....much appreciated!!!

[@jimbrown3511]

I did this same thing in 2019 and went as far as the no trespassing sign after the big mansion and turned around. Wish I could have made it to the meadow. Sure is a beautiful area. Also went and saw the Dennis Weaver earth ship house

[@Daltondoubledeuce]

This is awesome 👏

[@joangravel2436]

That was awesome to see were the movie was made thanks

[@sherrillcornett4212]

You are so handsome and Katie is beautiful!!!Thank you so much!!!😊 Love from Alabama

[@AmandaLynntheoctotwirler]

Loved the Movie true grit! this was an awesome video! :)

[@theresahilton400]

Excellent video! You and Katie are so cute together. It's great that you have almost 300K subscribers. Your videos are so entertaining.

[@master-kq3nw]

legendary john wayne

[@lisabudascasey1234]

John Wayne have every western he made including the 1930’s ty sweetie

[@texasgina]

This is a great video Jordan. Beautiful scenery. When I left Southern California in 2008 I moved to South Carolina for five years. I am part Muscogee Creek Indian and I was going to an all tribe Native American Bible study at some peoples house and Jay Silverheels son Steve Silverhills was a chief and pastor at the time and he would come and lead the Bible study with his sweet wife every so often driving down from North Carolina. I don't even know if he's still alive I would have to research since he and his wife were getting up there in age back then in 2009-2010 when I was going to the Bible study. They were the nicest people. I have a picture of my twins with him back then it's a really nice picture in fact I think I might even have it on my phone. It was when the group put on a little powwow it was so much fun. My twins were in a movie called Andrew Jackson that was filmed between 2007 and 2008 and it came out on the history channel in 2009. And I remember seeing John Wayne when I was 12 years old in Westminster California when Ford and Carter were running against each other for the presidential election and my parents were for Ford and John Wayne was for Ford also. I found a stock picture of it online one time when I was researching it. I think I was about 12 I think it was in 1977 or so I had a blast that day I just remembered John Wayne was super tall and then after it was over with we went down the street and ate Chinese food before driving back home to Huntington Beach lol. And back then it was more peaceful when people were voting people could still be friends and be from different political parties

[@frankmarullo228]

Sent to fast This vlog is excellent THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA.......

[@mernarodway7301]

Where in MT?

[@frankmarullo228]

@@mernarodway7301 a little south east of billings

[@truckerdan3592]

Awesome video

[@mernarodway7301]

I didn't know that Jay Silverheels was one of the prisoners to be hanged. What awesome trivia you share. Now I've got to watch it again🙂 I loved when John Wayne said in his Oscar speech " I should have worn the patch 35 years ago"! Thanks Jordan & Katie. Well done!👍

[@keith799]

Nice job!

[@justinknt7]

WOW! I aways thought that area looked familiar, I live a couple hours a way from Ridgeway

[@sandrafatland2843]

Great movie location video!

[@unionrdr]

Stuff like this with JW is always a great idea! I came up with a Western Shoot Out character of JB Book's brother, DB or Daniel Banes Books. The vengeful brother type, like Max, went off the deep end.

[@hisatsinom]

Thanks 👍

[@alexf1525]

the coen brothers one was a masterpiece

[@jackers245]

That was great, we were planning going there on our summer trip but I got sick. We will do it next year! How bad was the road to the meadow?

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Very scary to me. Very narrow, with no guard rails, amd big fall offs for 45 min straight. If heights or nervous situations bother you while driving, you will have a hard time. I was getting panic attacks while driving it

[@jackers245]

@DazewithJordantheLion Maybe renting an ATV in Ridgeway is what I'll do. They aren't as wide. Sounds like you said, "white knucle". Same way back?

[@karenwaldorf5671]

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