Tag: Maureen O’Hara
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John Wayne’s Hidden Guardians in The Quiet Man – Bill Maguire and the Art of Cinematic Danger
Most audiences recognize John Wayne for his accomplishments within the war and Western film genres. However, he very occasionally set foot away from what viewers expected from him, although it was only for specific circumstances. Ordinarily, the movie star knew how to throw quite the punch, resulting in plenty of available stuntwork. Wayne made the…
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A Love Story for the Ages: Maureen O’Hara and John Wayne’s Irresistible Chemistry
Actor Maureen O’Hara once admitted to the undeniable chemistry that she had with John Wayne on the screen. However, this is something that both actors acknowledged after seeing their own performances at the time. They shared romantic energy that audiences simply swooned over. O’Hara once broke down the “erotic chemistry” that she shared with Wayne…
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The Jaw-Dropping Incident That Director John Ford Kept Under Wraps in THE SEARCHERS
John Wayne and John Ford collaborated on some of the Hollywood Golden Age’s best-loved Westerns from She Wore a Yellow Ribbon to The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Perhaps their most famous was 1956’s The Searchers, which is on BBC Two this afternoon. The film saw Duke play a Civil War veteran spending years searching…
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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…