Tag: Gregory Peck
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The Decision that Defined Clint Eastwood’s Career: ‘Hang ‘Em High’ vs. Gregory Peck’s Role
Movie star Clint Eastwood is one of the biggest Hollywood names in the industry. However, it took time and hard work to gain that respect. Eastwood originally turned down the lead role in Mackenna’s Gold, which ultimately went to Gregory Peck. Instead, the actor starred in a small-budget movie called Hang ‘Em High because…
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How Did the U.S. Government and Wayne’s Peers Acknowledge John Wayne in the Company of George Washington and Thomas Edison?
Movie actor John Wayne had an undeniable fervor for America and the values he aligned with it. As a result, he defended them the best that he could on the silver screen and with his interactions with those who served. Wayne earned an award for “paying his dues” to America in his own way, as…