Cynthia Ann Parker new book reveals the true story behind the film `` The Searchers '' The author chronicles the life of the young girl at the center of the tale , Glenn Frankel 's . The classic John Wayne Western has inspired modern directors like Indian , Lucas , Spielberg .
Glenn Frankel 's new book reveals the true story behind the film `` The Searchers '' The author chronicles the life of the young girl at the center of the tale , Cynthia Ann Parker . The classic John Wayne Western has inspired modern directors like Scorsese , Spielberg , Lucas .