John Wayne: The Early Years (15 discs) [DVD] [1933]

Sagebrush Trail:
Romance rides in a drama of thundering hooves and blazing guns. After being wrongfully imprisoned for murder, John Brant escapes and flees west to join a gang of outlaws. He soon discovers his new friend, Jones, committed the murder he was imprisoned for. Brant seeks to clear his name and combat Jones’ interests in the pretty shop girl.

The Star Packer:
He fought for justice and battled for love. When the Sheriff is murdered by The Shadow and his gang, Travers and his companion Yak, take over the job of solving the town’s murders. By capturing two gang members they learn where to find The Shadow and how to rescue Travers’ heroine.

Randy Rides Alone:
Presumed guilty, one man stands alone to prove his innocence. When Randy is jailed for murders that he did not commit, Sally Rogers breaks him out of jail, knowing that he is innocent. On the run from the Sheriff, Randy stumbles across the real murderer's hideout. In order to clear his name Randy must find a way of leading the Sheriff to the law-breaking gang.

The Man from Utah:
Winning is everything! John Weston is sent by the Marshall to investigate the killings of rodeo riders competing for prize money. When it appears that Weston will beat Barton's rider, he tries his usual tactics to secure the contest.

Texas Terror:
Nobody can hide from the truth. Higgins quits his job as Sheriff when he thinks that he has murdered his best friend in a shoot-out. Retreating to the high country he meets Matthews who hires him to work on her late father’s ranch. She soon recognises him believing he is her father’s murderer.

The Lawless Frontier:
In a law-less land, one man battles for justice. After Tobin’s parents are killed he partners with Dwire to bring Zanti and his gang to justice. Tobin rescues Ruby after an attempted abduction and then is wrongfully accused of murdering Ruby’s grandfather. Tobin chases Zanti into the desert in a desperate attempt clear his name.

'Neath the Arizona Skies:
The life of one young woman is in his hands. Nina, the daughter of a rich Indian, is due to inherit her father’s oil field. Needing his signature to claim the land, Nina and her guardian Morrell begin to search for her long lost parent. In the meantime several outlaws discover her value and successfully abduct her. Morrell accused of murder and dodging the law races to rescue her.

The Desert Trail:
Being at the wrong place at the wrong time can be murder. John and his gambling partner Kansas are set up when Pete murders the Official of the Rodeo. They are forced to move out of town and take new identities. Meanwhile Pete and his unwilling accomplice Jim plan a stagecoach robbery and once again find John and Kansas and blame them for the crime. After breaking free from jail the innocent pair follow the trail to capture Pete and obtain a confession.

Paradise Canyon:
Wyatt has the wrong man – the blood of the innocent will be on his hands. John Wyatt is sent under cover to follow Doc Carter’s medicine show to expose a counterfeiting gang. When the main suspect is kidnapped with his daughter by the real villain, Wyatt realises he has been chasing the wrong man and switches his attentions to the notorious Curly Joe.

Blue Steel:
Appearances can be deceiving. When Sheriff Jake observes a man close to a robbery he immediately follows him suspiciously. He soon learns that Melgrove, the town's leading citizen, is intending to deviously buy the worthless town, which actually stands on top of a huge gold mine.

Riders of Destiny:
Gun-slinging, edge-of-your-seat action. James Kincade manages the area's water supply and is forcing the ranchers to sign a contract to secure expensive water rates. Singin' Sandy Saunders a Government Agent plots against Kincade to overthrow the contract and impress Fay Denton.

The Lucky Texan:
Money talks! Jerry Mason and Jake Benson are betrayed when they trustingly hand in their gold to a local assayer in town. The assay officials follow Benson back to the mine, shoot him and blame Mason for the killing. At Mason’s trial Benson appears, to provide a surprise for the culprits.

West of the Divide:
Revenge is sweet. Impersonating a wanted man, Ted Hayden joins Gentry’s gang. It doesn’t take Hayden long to figure out that it was Gentry who killed his father. Not only must he return a stolen ranch to the Woods family, but he must rescue his long-lost brother Spud.

The Trail Beyond:
A race to the gold. A fight to the death. Set against a snowy mountain backdrop, Rod Drew saves college pal Wabi from card-sharks on a train. He later finds two skeletons and a map that appears to lead to a goldmine. But Drew and Wabi are not the only people aware of the existence of the map or the goldmine…

The Dawn Rider:
A fight for love and justice. When John Mason’s father is killed during a robbery, he is seriously wounded. Over time, Mason finds himself attracted to his nurse, Alice. A conflict soon arises between Mason and his friend Ben when Ben reveals his plans to marry Alice. But the secrets that are to be revealed stand to be more shocking than anybody could have imagined.