Classic Westerns are a genre of films that typically take place in the American West during the 19th century. Two of the most iconic films of this genre are Destry and Shane, both released in 1954. Destry stars James Stewart as a mild-mannered deputy who is tasked with restoring law and order to a lawless town. Shane stars Alan Ladd as a mysterious gunslinger who helps a family of homesteaders fight off a ruthless cattle baron. Another classic Western is STAGECOACH, released in 1939. It follows a group of travelers on a STAGECOACH journey through dangerous Apache territory.