How the West Was Won is an epic motion picture with some really great scenery. The cinematography is outstanding. It’s a star studded cast which brings to life the story of the movement west. It begins in St. Joseph, Missouri, the jumping off point for all wagon trains going west. We meet a family full of hopes as they join up with others and wait to be called. This is the Prescott Family — father Zebulon
(Karl Malden), mother Rebecca (Agnes Moorehead, oldest daughter Eve (Carroll Baker), and rebellious younger daughter Lily (Debbie Reynolds).
As the Prescotts go west, they meet a mountain man, Linus Rawlings (James Stewart). He and Eve have an instant attraction. He’s not anxious to be domesticated, however. Stiill, when the Prescotts meet tragedy, he’s there, and he and Eve settle down.
Lily, though, is restless and wants to keep going. A passing river boat is her way out, and the ...