No One Was More Surprised By John Wayne’S Stagecoach Casting Than The Duke Himself
John Ford did enjoy his petty tortures, especially when his subject was John Wayne. Ford had certainly earned the right …
John Wayne
How John Wayne Got James Arness The Lead On Gunsmoke
One of the most successful dramatic shows in television history was “Gunsmoke.” The Western, which aired on CBS from 1955 …
John Wayne’S Constant Demands Changed The Shootist’S Big Ending
When you’re such a quintessential American movie star and icon that the Emperor of Japan himself requests a meeting with …
Why A Camera On The Shootist Set Had John Wayne Seeing Red
One reason John Wayne still appears on rankings of America’s favorite movie stars (per Broadway World) is his naturalistic, realist attitude …
The Darkness Of The Searchers Stuck With John Wayne Even When He Wasn’T On Set
John Wayne might’ve been an ornery cuss. He might’ve made the worst film of his career in support of the …
Reap The Wild Wind Was John Wayne’S Chance To Make Good On A Years-Old Grudge
There are few pettier on this Earth than an actor who chased a coveted role and received little to no …
John Wayne Considered True Grit To Be His ‘First Decent Role In 20 Years’
The 1960s were rough on John Wayne. Rebellious Baby Boomers had by and large rejected the conservative star of numerous …
John Wayne’S Estate Posts Touching Tribute To Son Michael With Awesome Throwback Pic
John Wayne’s estate took to Instagram to pay tribute to his late son Michael on the 20th anniversary of his …
John Wayne Said This Was The Best Scene He Ever Shot
In the American consciousness, John Wayne has become synonymous with the word “cowboy.” He translated his rough, stoic exterior into …
John Wayne Looked Up To 1 ‘Enormous’ Actor As His Inspiration For Building His Persona
Actor John Wayne was an inspiration for many movie stars around the world seeking to achieve his level of success. …