Lights, Camera, Alamo!
From Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast by The Alamo
June 11, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 136
About this episode
The episode explores the Alamo's influence on filmmaking and features insights from author and filmmaker Frank Thompson.
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 136: Lights, Camera, Alamo! Lights, camera, Alamo! Our Shrine of Texas Liberty has lit up the big screen for as long as filmmaking has been around. We reveal insider stories from the set, why Hollywood kept turning to the Alamo for inspiration, and how screenplays – no matter how dramatized – fostered very real passion for history. Featuring author, filmmaker, and film historian Frank Thompson. More on Frank Thompson's books:...
People in this episode
Guest: Frank Thompson
Topics covered
- filmmaking
- Alamo
- history
- Hollywood
- screenplays
- insider stories
Keywords
- Alamo
- filmmaking
- history
- Hollywood
- Frank Thompson
- screenplays
- insider stories
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Places: Alamo
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