Tag: Red River
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The Resonance of ‘Red River’: How John Wayne Redefined Himself in This Legendary Western
What Makes John Wayne’s Performance So Powerful in ‘Red River’? The complexity of John Wayne’s performance as Dunson echoes Humphrey Bogart in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, which was actually released in the same year (it was a good time to be a Western fan). With the gradual reversal of his role from protagonist…
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John Wayne’s Arizona Affection: Unraveling the Bond That Made the Desert State His Beloved Home
Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story gave an incorrect year for John Wayne’s death. He died on June 11, 1979. All right, pilgrim, 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…
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Duke’s Right-Hand Men: Ranking John Wayne’s Top 10 Male Co-Stars in Film History
This article lists my favourite top 10 actors who have appeared opposite John Wayne, in ascending order. All of these actors have, at one time or another, appeared second in the cast list after John Wayne. Dan Dailey | The Wings of Eagles (1957) In The Wings of Eagles, Dan Dailey, as ‘Jughead’ Carson, plays…
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Behind the Scenes Shock: John Wayne’s Concerns Over ‘Red River’ Scene Pushed Director Howard Hawks to an Unconventional Move
Red River actor John Wayne was sensitive to violence that he thought was “too much” in motion pictures. As a result, he frequently called out the films that he thought were going for shock value. Additionally, Wayne spoke up against the inclusion of such scenes in his own feature films, which is exactly what he…
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The Unseen Rebellion: John Wayne’s Defiance of Howard Hawks’ Direction to Avoid ‘Cringing’ in ‘Red River’
Red River actor John Wayne made his share of duds over the course of his career, but he also made numerous strides. As a result, he became one of the biggest movie stars to ever go through the Hollywood machine. Wayne was immensely proud of the work that he put into Red River, but he…
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Montgomery Clift’s Fiery Disapproval: The Infamous Bear Hunt that Drove a Wedge Between John Wayne and Montgomery Clift on ‘Red River’
Movie star John Wayne himself saw a major turning point in his career when Red River came about. He played Thomas Dunson, who was significantly older than the actor’s real-life age. Nevertheless, Wayne delivered a powerful performance in Red River, claiming it to be the first time he considered himself a “real actor.” While filming,…
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The Barbarian And The Geisha Shoot Went South As John Wayne Accidentally Set A Village On Fire – Thankfully, No Casualties
The Lawless Frontier – The 1934 film was shot in less than a week at Red Rock Canyon, north of Los Angeles, and was made on a budget of around £10,000 ($11,000). Though it is relatively unknown in the huge catalogue of Wayne films, it did help him on his road to establishing himself among…
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John Wayne’s Unforgettable Western Classics – Which Ones Are You Most Eager to Watch Again?
John Wayne has become a classic name within the western genre with his heroic characters, but which of his best movies are the most rewatchable? The Alamo (1960) Directed by Wayne himself and written by James Edward Grant, The Alamo was a project that Wayne decided to direct and star in way back in 1945.…
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Hollywood History on Sale: John Wayne’s Former California Ranch Fetches $11.3 Million
John Wayne owned the ranch, known as Rancho Pavoreal, along with a partner from 1938 to 1948, according to a 1993 archeological assessment of the property. During this time, he starred in westerns like “Stagecoach” (1939), “Red River” (1948) and “Fort Apache” (1948). Wayne owned the property again in the 1970s, Realtor.com reported. The Riverside…