Last of the Wild West (1951)

Duration: 18:11

Year Published: 1951

Sound: silent

Description: This 1950s featurette, most likely produced by the National Park Service, highlights the natural beauty of Big Bend National Park. According to newspaper listings, the film played both before movies in theaters as well as on television. The footage focuses on the flora and fauna found at the park, from bluebonnets and cactus blossoms to white-tailed deer and hummingbirds. The film also captures the natural landscape, featuring Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande. It concludes with shots of Boquillas Canyon and the Sierra Del Carmen at sunset.