The Making Of Comanche. (Behind the Scenes W/Ethan Wayne)

Welcome to the behind-the-scenes journey of "Comanche: the true story of the only U.S. survivor of The Battle of Little Big Horn. This captivating documentary delves deep into the making of the film directed by Burt Kennedy. Join us as we uncover the untold stories, challenges, and triumphs that brought this Western masterpiece to life.
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John Wayne and filmmaker Burt Kennedy shared a prolific professional relationship, collaborating on several iconic Western films. Kennedy's directorial skills and Wayne's commanding presence led to classics like "The War Wagon" and "The Train Robbers." Their partnership showcased Kennedy's ability to capture Wayne's charismatic performances, resulting in memorable contributions to the Western genre.
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[@2011BBSS]

Wow Ethan! Just wow! You captured what it was for you( great filming/zoom ins) but took us in with ya! Merci mon ami

[@frankdodgee]

One word; LOVELY. Thank you Ethan. 👍🇺🇸Surprising what one can learn.

[@stanabbey7845]

Ethan, Thank you for sharing with us, your own wonderful film making abilities. Your filming of Mr. Kennedy in the ER is but one example of the toughness and "True Grit" that was shown by many in the movie business.

[@bobsattler3838]

Ethan, well done, thanks

[@barbararustici574]

Bello veramente grazie, quanta passione quanta esperienza quante persone lavorano dietro le quinte una speciale Mr. Burt Kennedy grande

[@loriharris1215]

Thank you for sharing Ethan. Loved it

[@tonytartaglio1298]

Well done Ethan 🤙👌👊👏🤠

[@JohnWayneYouTube]

Thanks Tony

[@billtroxell1166]

Comanche is about 4 miles from me. Displayed at University of Kansas.

[@johnhall8251]

Privileged to meet Mr. Kennedy at the Memphis Film Festival in the 90's. He was a treasure trove of knowledge and experience. Especially appreciated the knowledge related to his work with John Wayne. After meeting Patrick and Ethan Wayne several times, it's very evident their father instilled the same values in them that my father instilled in me and my siblings. An increasingly rare thing these days. Keep up the good work Ethan!

[@markadkins9290]

That was great, thank you so much! I never heard of it. I'm going to try to find it and watch, I love history!

[@Danny2310C]

Great video to see all behind the scenes with Ethan Wayne thank you for showing it 🤠👍👍

[@frankhoffer3504]

Fantastic job Ethan. Man this brings me back. Informative good 👍 stuff

[@JohnWayneYouTube]

Thanks for watching Frank!

[@mikepetrimoulx933]

Just watched Big Jake yesterday

[@JohnWayneYouTube]

One of the best! Thanks for watching

[@markadkins9290]

One of my all time favorites!

[@mikepetrimoulx933]

@@JohnWayneKZbin , I watched it at the drive in with Snoopy Come Home in 71, I was 7

[@michaelpower4372]

Just watched Eldorado. John Wayne, Robert Mitchum James Cann. Any more questions you want to ask.🤠

[@scottnorris8571]

I'm 56, I remember as a kid watching a Walt Disney movie about Comanche, Johnny Horton sang the theme song.

[@slowtwist]

Thank you for sharing. A little side note. The calvary had a height standard for remounts. Commanche was too short so they would not buy him. Keogh liked him so much he paid for him out of pocket. The first few hours of the Gettysburg battle were crucial for the Union troops to hold the high ground until reinforcements arrived. If they had not succeeded the outcome would have been different. One of the officers that made that happen was Miles Keogh.

[@1woksape606]

Nice video,Thank you. Johnny Horton made a song about Comanche..

[@beevee4445]

That was so great and interesting. Oh by the way I love your dad and watch all his cowboy movies - over & over & over :)

[@bearridge5234]

Bravo...!!!

[@jmac5755]

Thanks for this

[@RobbBoswell]

Thank you 😊 🤘🏼🇺🇲

[@JohnWayneYouTube]

Thank you for watching

[@juliebless7119]

Great behind the scenes look. Truly enjoyed this.

[@tobyhorn9641]

Really so was my grandpa till he was injured during training maneuvers at either fort Sill or fort Riley

[@susansvetanoff8079]

Thanks Ethan......great video. Always interested in learning about history and movie making. Have always enjoyed your podcasts.

[@Sandra-cm1du]

Beautiful. Can't wait to see it!!! Thank you. : )

[@nohillforahighstepper]

FYI....there were a lot of white and 7th Cavalry survivors at the Little Big Horn. 2/3 of Custer's command (7th Cav) was deployed to the south of the encampment and survived. Comanche was the only 7th Cavalry survivor from the companies that Custer kept with him, those that went to the east and north of the encampment. 268 were killed under Custer's 7th. But there were 647 troopers total under Custer at the time. Custer dispatched companies A, G and M under Reno; companies H, D and C under Benteen; and Custer kept companies C, E, F, I and L. There are officers, enlisted and scouts included in those totals.

[@richhickman6863]

I’m a history nut I know the story of Comanche this film has some of my favorite actors in it but I’ve never seen it. I’ve searched all over since you put this video up and can’t find it anywhere. I’d love to see the whole thing.

[@carywest9256]

It's on KZbin now.

[@erichicks9263]

Miles Keogh was an Irish soldier of fortune who fought in Europe before coming to the US.Fascinating man,very courageous.

[@Lana_Warwick]

@1:43 Always enjoyed Jack Elam. @6:35 WoW! @13:50 Lucky that wall was there for him to hold up 🍺🤣

[@robertbeaver576]

So, did this movie ever get released? Great background video!

[@dougd120]

One word the issue of many.

[@slowtwist]

Thanks for the video. I am a history nut, so I will watch the movie. So much to tell in such a short time. Just the story of Miles Keogh would be a mini-series. Custer was riding a big sorrel remount horse with stocking white legs. The native american descriptions of the battle say that the man on the horse with white feet fought a good fight. There was one soldier that survived, he and his horse were wounded and his horse saved him by outrunning his attackers.

[@johnfun3394]

Wow, never heard any of that story. Thanks

[@bjbarlow]

I wish with all my wishes we could get a new western film with you and any of your family who are willing in the lead roles. Any possibility?

[@geraldinemassot1043]

Des glaçons pour les poches🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bjbarlow]

Could someone please tell me where or how I could watch this documentary? I would love to see it.

[@bavsown]

Can't they afford a Heater? They're all bundled up in Blankets.

[@lauratippit8234]

Ethen when your family lived in emerald cove u came over to my friends house i got to olay with u.

[@aprildoornbos4739]

I have a photo of that horse Commanche

[@richhickman6863]

As a Hist

[@tudyk21]

"The only survivor of the 7th at Little Bighorn" is misleading and not accurate. Comanche was the only survivor of Custer's contingent; the whole column was divided 3 times and there were 3 separate, distinct fights. Fighting continued the day after Custer was killed. Reno and Benteen fought for 2 days during the battle. Custer for only one.

[@michaelpower4372]

Isn't it shocking how the native Americans were treated.

[@tudyk21]

@@michaelpower4372 no

[@michaelpower4372]

@@tudyk21 yes it was..

[@tudyk21]

@@michaelpower4372 , Are you shocked because you don't expect people to behave that way? Take a look back through the history of mankind .

[@tudyk21]

@@michaelpower4372 oh, and by the way, cruelty wasn't and isn't proprietary to whites. I know you're angling at that. Why do you think the Sioux tribes were so dominant? Or the Comanche (after the Sioux and others drove them out of the northern plains and the Rockies). It's not because those dominant tribes were great negotiators.

[@jessie9384]

No way will I be watching any more of that . A true Horse man or women never need so t resort to treating a Horse like what I just witnessed . Disgusting .