Category: John Wayne
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O’Hara Unveils Dark Secrets: Stuntmen Tragedy and Unresolved Mysteries on the Set of Rio Grande
John Wayne filmed a classic Western with Maureen O’Hara in which cast members were killed and their bodies never recovered. Back in 1950, John Wayne starred in Rio Grande, the third of his Cavalry Trilogy (alongside Fort Apache and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon) with director John Ford. Cast and crew struggled terribly with the…
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John Wayne – Marlon Brando’s Fashion Advice Leaves Dean Martin in Rio Bravo’s Cowboy Chaos
It’s important not to mix up the 1959 John Wayne film “Rio Bravo” with the 1966 John Wayne film “El Dorado.” As cinephile Chilli Palmer (John Travolta) points out in the 1995 film “Get Shorty,” Dean Martin played the drunk in “Rio Bravo,” while Robert Mitchum played the drunk in “El Dorado.” Basically the same…
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From Teddy Bear to Tough Cowboy: Ann-Margret’s Revelation about John Wayne’s Painful Nights in the Wild West
John Wayne was in poor health when shooting The Train Robbers, which is on ITV4 this weekend. Yet his co-star Ann-Margret remembers how Duke remained tenacious to stay strong. By the 1970s, John Wayne was coming towards the end of his career as a Hollywood star. In 1973, aged 65-years-old, he had been living with…
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The Untold Story Behind ‘High Plains Drifter’ Sparks a Legendary Clash Between John Wayne and Clint Eastwood
It’s well-known that John Wayne seemed to hate almost every actor other than himself, but there were a few figures within the film industry with whom The Duke had serious and bitter feuds. Most notably, Wayne held a particular distaste for Clint Eastwood, the western movie icon who looked to take Wayne’s position as the…
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John Wayne’s Untold Saga of Lost Stardom—From an Iconic Rejection to Playing a Corpse
Actor John Wayne starred in over 165 movies over the course of his successful career. He starred in several legendary Western films, including Stagecoach and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, but there was one that he turned down. As a result, he lost the “top Western star of the year” award, which sent him…
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33 Years After His Death, John Wayne Is a Bigger Movie Star Than George Clooney
Three decades have passed since the legendary John Wayne rode off into the cinematic sunset, yet his influence and star power endure, surpassing even contemporary Hollywood giants like George Clooney. In the 33 years since his death, John Wayne has become not just a movie star but a cultural icon, an enduring symbol of rugged…
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Beyond the Sunset: John Wayne’s Emotional Swan Song in ‘The Shootist’ and Timeless Quotes to Remember
Discovering and sharing John Wayne’s iconic quotes from “The Shootist” is a journey into the heart of timeless wisdom and cinematic brilliance. As we delve into this collection of motivational and famous quotes, we find ourselves captivated by the rugged charm and profound insights that defined John Wayne’s character in this classic Western film. “The…
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John Wayne’s Unfulfilled Dream to Bring ‘Gunsmoke’ Star James Arness to ‘The Alamo’
When John Wayne stepped behind the camera to film his passion project “The Alamo,” there was one actor he wanted to star alongside him – James Arness. But the “Gunsmoke” star never appeared in the movie for this very peculiar reason. According to IMDb, Wayne wanted to cast Arness as Texas founding father Sam Houston…
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Dust, Grit, and Innovation – John Wayne’s ‘Fight Dirty’ Legacy in the Transformation of Action Scenes
John Wayne’s “fight dirty” approach to his action scenes helped shape that movie fights were filmed. Wayne spent many years starring in so-called “Poverty Row” Westerns during the ’30s, where he honed his acting style and screen persona. This period also saw him appear in Haunted Gold, the closest thing to a horror movie Wayne…
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Clint Eastwood’s Controversial View on John Wayne’s Acting Mastery in ‘Red River’ and ‘The Searchers’
Clint Eastwood believes two of John Wayne’s best Western performances can be found in his work with director John Ford. Eastwood was one of the last movie stars to make his name off the back of Westerns. He claims this was never his intention, but the fact he looked good on a horse meant he…