Henry Fonda’s Western Career Has These Romance Movies To Thank

While today’s cinematic ecosystem is almost entirely reliant upon pre-existing franchises and brands, the industry used to depend upon popular movie stars to generate anticipation for upcoming films. While movie stars within the Golden Age of Hollywood like Cary Grant or Jimmy Stewart appeared in countless films of varying quality, the audience’s interest in their development as performers ensured them a loyal following for most of their work. Few stars within this titanic era of the industry were more popular than Henry Fonda, whose depiction of earnestness and integrity made him an endearing protagonist in many great films. While he is often associated with the Western and thriller films he so often starred in, Fonda got his start in the romantic comedy genre.