Category: John Wayne
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Remaking the Wild West: What Elevates Western Classics like ‘True Grit’ and ‘The Magnificent Seven’?
The original True Grit is an iconic film; not only did John Wayne finally win an Academy Award for Best Actor, but the character of Rooster Cogburn became a template for other Western stars to reflect on their career through the perspective of a grizzled, cynical hero. However, The Coen Brothers understood the original film…
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The Untold Spat: John Wayne’s Harsh Words for Clark Gable That Shocked Hollywood
John Wayne has an impressive filmography backlog, and while fans across the world devoured the flicks he has starred in, those he shared the screen with often did not. The star, who passed away in 1979 aged 72, recalled a number of his celebrity feuds in conversations with his daughter Aissa. Writing in 1991’s ‘John…
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A Half-Century of Resentment: Bruce Dern’s Role in ‘The Cowboys’ Still Haunts Him
Over 50 years and Dern has said he still receives hate mail after his character Asa Watts killed Wayne’s Wil Andersen in The Cowboys. But he knew it was coming and so did Duke.Asked if he still runs into fans who are upset about it, the actor said: “No question. But I knew that would…
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When Hollywood Secrets Spill: Maureen O’Hara’s Candid Interview on John Wayne’s Role in Her Injury
John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara starred in five films together over the course of their impressive movie careers. The only thing greater than their off-screen friendship was their on-screen chemistry. Even though the pair had undeniable affection for each other, their film takes weren’t always flawless. In fact, one of their most memorable movie scenes…
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Discover John Wayne’s Legacy: 20 Unforgettable Quotes from the Legend
John Wayne was an American film actor, director, and producer. He starred in 142 pictures and won an academy award. John Wayne was among the top box office draws for three decades. He is an American icon and epitomized rugged masculinity especially in his western films. Here are 20 legendary John Wayne quotes: 1. “Courage…
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Revisiting Western Glory: John Wayne & ‘Bonanza’ Reunite for Coors Light
Some of television’s most iconic western stars came together in the 1990s giving fans the best beer commercials ever made. It’s a throwback to some of our favorite western families as The Duke himself, John Wayne, joins forces with the Bonanza team in a marriage of classic television footage; technology; an old-fashioned storyline; and a…