Tag: John Wayne
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What Surprising Similarities Connect John Wayne and William F. Cody?
One might assume John Wayne and William F. Cody had little in common besides their Iowa origins and international fame as actors. Unlike Cody, Wayne had not, in reality, performed any of the heroic deeds he acted out on the silver screen. He avoided military service in WWII, while many other actors volunteered; Audie Murphy,…
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What Drew John Wayne to Arizona, Making it His Beloved Home?
Hollywood may have been where Western movie icon John Wayne made his fame and fortune, but he clearly also left a mark – and perhaps a piece of his heart – in Arizona. The bigger than life celluloid cowboy’s love affair with our state dates back to 1930 and “The Big Trail,” which was filmed…
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Behind the Scenes of ‘True Grit’: John Wayne’s Fiery Encounter That Became Film History
True Grit is the first film adaptation of Charles Portis’ 1968 novel by the same name. Hathaway directs a screenplay written by Marguerite Roberts. The story follows 14-year-old Mattie Ross (Kim Darby), who hires U.S. Marshal “Rooster” Cogburn (Wayne) after a hired hand (Jeff Corey) murders her father. The unlikely duo pursues him to bring…
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John Wayne’s Iconic Oscar Moment: A Touch of Humor and a Lifetime of Dedication
John Wayne earned three Oscar nominations, but only took home one golden statue in his lifetime. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences first nominated him for Best Actor in a Leading Role for 1949’s Sands of Iwo Jima. Next, Wayne earned an Oscar nomination for Best Picture for 1959’s The Alamo. However, the…
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From ‘True Grit’ to Redemption: How Critics Reevaluated John Wayne After ‘The Green Berets’
Rooster Cogburn rediscovers his life in ‘True Grit’ Wayne didn’t get along with his True Grit co-star, Kim Darby, but he pushed his feelings down for the sake of the motion picture. The actor ultimately wanted to give the role to his own daughter, but he didn’t quite have the final say on the casting.…
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John Wayne’s Forgotten Battle: The Terrifying Moment During His Favorite Film
John Wayne brought John Ford’s She Wore a Yellow Ribbon to his friend Howard Hughes’ RKO for both funding and distribution. However, they never expected the movie would bring as much controversy as it did behind the scenes. Marc Eliot’s American Titan: Searching for John Wayne took a look at the film’s production, which put…
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From Western Icon to Daredevil: John Wayne’s Longing for a Thrilling Stunt Career
Movie star John Wayne became closely intertwined with Westerns over the course of his career. He also dug into the war genre, but he was deeply associated with the image of a tough cowboy. Wayne once admitted that he felt “ashamed” of starring in Westerns and wanted to make a big career change. He desired…
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Unearth a Treasure Trove: John Wayne Family Collection Takes Center Stage at Richmond’s Weaponry and Sports Enthusiast Auction
Richmond Auctions is excited to announce their 2023 Firearms & Sportsman’s Auction will take place on November 18th. This event will captivate collectors and enthusiasts alike with a variety of custom firearms including a one-of-a-kind collection, the John Wayne Family Collection. These custom firearms were presented to John Wayne’s family upon the release of the…
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The Truth Behind John Wayne: A Son’s Perspective on His Father’s Controversy!
John Wayne’s son has lashed out at calls to dump his dad’s name from a California airport, insisting his dad “was not a racist” — and would even have “pulled those officers off of George Floyd” were he alive. Ethan Wayne told Fox News Monday that it would be an “injustice” to rename John Wayne…
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Beyond the Covered Bridges: Madison County’s Best-Kept Secret – John Wayne
Yep, Mary Brown Morrison was quite a woman. Of course, most Americans—most people across the globe, for that matter—know only her son, born 100 years ago on May 26, 1907, in Winterset. Marion Robert Morrison eventually became Marion Michael Morrison (after his brother Robert’s birth), then Duke Morrison and finally John Wayne. From son of…