On-site filming about 15-20 miles west of Gallup, NM necessitated the creation of a gigantic set that was 235 feet high, 1,200 feet wide, and 1,600 feet deep - an area including he ancient cliffside, the enormous carnival site with concession stands, rides, and booths, a huge parking lot (with hundreds of rented cars), and over a thousand extras for the crowd scenes.One of their first experiences was a visit to the dog pound, where Rocky picked out one "cute ugly" older dog, like himself, who was lying on his side and "wastin"" no energy.All eyes are glued upon the lone figure, as he strides along the wooden sidewalk.The telegraph agent phones an individual named "Pete" about he stranger""s arrival.On the porch of the dusty hotel, the stranger is suspiciously confronted by Coley Trimble (Ernest Borgnine) and Hector David (Lee Marvin).As he finishes the description on the phone, Ann appears at his door.When the letter is demanded, Ann tells them it is only a phony letter ("There is no letter, I made it up") - the "fireworks" they asked for.With new super-human strength, Wade fought against Francis when he arrived to investigate.Francis taunted him: "You don""t wanna kill me.I""m the only one who can fix your ugly mug!" Wade was impaled through the abdomen and into the floor with a bent iron rebar.