Why Did John Wayne Turn Down The Lead Role In The Funniest Western Of All Time, Despite Loving The Script?
Although John Wayne was impressed with the script of the 1974 Western comedy, Blazing Saddles, he ultimately decided not to …
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One of the biggest and most controversial failures of John Wayne’s career
In the midst of the politics of the Vietnam War splitting America, John Wayne doubled down on the controversy that …
John Ford Made 25 Westerns With The Same Iconic Actor Across Just 4 Years
Legendary Western director John Ford had an extremely long and productive relationship with one actor at the start of their …
The 1948 Western Film That Is Most Highly Regarded Among The 23 Collaborations Between John Wayne And Ward Bond Is Fort Apache.
Legendary pioneers of the big-screen Western John Wayne and Ward Bond starred in a staggering 23 movies together, the most …
John Wayne Western Set Tragedy Saw ‘Cast Members Killed And Their Bodies Never Recovered’
John Wayne filmed a classic Western with Maureen O’Hara in which cast members were killed and their bodies were never …
The Ron Howard Movie Inspired By Clint Eastwood And John Wayne: “The Way Those Guys Carried Themselves”
Looking back into the annals of cinematic history can sometimes be a debilitating thing for a director or filmmaker looking …
Though John Wayne Had Made Hundreds Of Films Before, The Shootist Stands Out For Its Wordless Autobiography. A Fitting End For A Legend.
In 1976, 69-year-old John Wayne offered his farewell to Hollywood and the Western genre withThe Shootist, which tells the tale …
“If He Can Intimidate You, He’Ll Be With You Forever” Reflects John Wayne’S Strong Work Style And Personality On Set.
Unless John Ford was around to put him in his place, John Wayne usually got his own way, which he’d …
A Work That Combines The Western And War Genres, It Is Often Underrated But Is A Notable Work In His Career.
The 1970s were a time of transition for Hollywood. The decade served as the link between the old days of …
John Wayne’S Classic Western Has A 100% “Certified Fresh” Rating On Rotten Tomatoes, And Is Considered A Milestone That Ushered In The Modern Era Of The Western Genre.
Fort Apache is a 1948 Western made by John Ford starring John Wayne and Henry Fonda. The film is the …