| John Wayne stars as Brett Coleman, a young courageous scout who leads hundreds settlers to a new land north of Oregon from ST Louis. The Big Trail was one of John Wayne's first movies as the leading actor. Previously, he always costarred and/or played supporting roles. |  |
| Coleman is seen here pulling into the area, where they are prepping to start a wagon trail to the west. He is talking to an old friend of his. |
| Coleman accidently scared this lady out of a friend's house, by trying to kiss her. He thought it was his friend's daughter. |  |
| Coleman is talking to a gentlemen who owns the local trading post. He is inquiring where he got the pelts from. A old friend of his was killed, when the pelts were stolen from him. Coleman is trading to find out who the killer is. |
| The wagon train is seen pulling out and heading west. Good luck!!! |  |
 | Coleman is seen here talking to one of his old friends in reference of the wagon train master. |
| Coleman is notifing the wagon train master of his decision to go talk to the indians. His indian scouts have reported that many indians are heading their way. |  |
 | The wagon train is seen crossing a river here. Trying to keep the current from overturning the wagons. |
| Coleman and the wagon train master, with some other men are discussing their situation about the indians and damage sustained from crossing the river. |  |
 | Coleman is seen here with the Indian Chief, discussing the crossing of their territory with the wagon trail. The Chief promises not to attack their wagon train. |
| The wagon train has come to some still bluffs, which they are seen moving the wagons, ox, horses, equipment, and people by rope down the bluffs. |  |
 | Coleman and the wagon train have stopped at a military fort for restocking. Coleman is visiting the local gunsmith, gathering information and leaving his weapons for repairing. |
| Indians are seen here preparing to leave and to attack the wagon train. |  |
 | The wagon train is seen being attack by the indians. They easily fight off the indians, due to Coleman's expertise. |
| The wagon train is caught up in the high mountains, in the middle of a snow storm. Many of them want to turn around and leave. Coleman is encouraging them to keep marching forward, because they are the true American settlers. |  |
 | Coleman has just come back and meets his lady love in Oregon. After the wagon master abandon them during the snow storm. Coleman led them to Oregon and then turned back to kill the wagon master. He found out through several sources, the wagon master killed his best friend. The End. |