In fact, more Westerns were produced here than anywhere outside of California. John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, Clint Eastwood and a host of stars made movies in the area.
The "Gunsmoke" TV series used the Johnson Canyon Movie Set for over 20 episodes shot between the '50s and '70s. The now-famous western town is located just east of Kanab. The set is on private property but can still be viewed from the road, or with a tour guide. Sets from "Outlaw"; and other movies can be visited for free at Frontier Movie Town.
The Paria Canyon movie set was used in the Clint Eastwood classic "The Outlaw Josey Wales." Lake Powell was the location for "Maverick", "The Hulk", "Broken Arrow" and both versions of "Planet of the Apes." "A Monster in the Attic" was filmed in Kane County in 2007.
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Some of the movies made in the area: |
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1924 - Deadwood Coach |
1952 - Westward The Women |
1928 - Ramona |
1953 - Pony Express |
1930 - The Big Trail |
1956 - The Lone Ranger |
1934 - Dude Ranger |
1962 - Sergeants 3 |
1937 - Bad Man Of Brimstone |
1965 - The Greatest Story Ever Told |
1939 - Drums Along The Mohawk |
1966 - Duel at Diablo |
1940 - Wagon Train |
1968 - Planet of The Apes |
1941 - Western Union |
1969 - Mackenna's Gold |
1942 - Arabian Nights |
1973 - The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing |
1943 - My Friend Flicka |
1976 - The Outlaw Josey Wales |
1944 - Buffalo Bill |
1979 - The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again |
1946 - Smoky |
1994 - Maverick |
1950 - The Outriders |
2001 - Planet of The Apes |
TV Shows |
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Movie Stars that have stayed in Kanab
Lex Barker |
Lana Turner |
Victor Mature |
