‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Got An Acting Coach Over Fear Of Playing Matt Dillon
Actor James Arness didn’t immediately adapt to the sensational success of Gunsmoke. Many actors coveted the role of U.S. Marshal …
John Wayne
5 Great John Wayne Movies Where He Wasn’T The Hero
John Wayne often saved the day in dozens of Westerns and war dramas, but there were plenty of great movies …
Going Outside Of His ‘Image’ Gave John Wayne His Favorite Performance Of His Career
When someone makes the misguided assertion that John Wayne had no range or, worse, was actually a bad actor, you …
Taking A Break From Acting Was Never Something John Wayne Had The Luxury To Do
John Wayne had been working steadily in movies for over 30 years when principal photography wrapped on Howard Hawkes’ “Rio …
John Wayne Was ‘Ready For A Fight’ With His ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ Co-Star
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is one of John Wayne‘s most iconic roles. However, he didn’t have the most …
John Wayne Estate Marks His Oldest Daughter’S Birthday With Heartwarming Throwback Pic
John Wayne sadly may not be around to wish his oldest daughter a happy birthday, but his estate can still …
Enraged John Wayne Almost Punched Robert Duvall While Filming True Grit
True Grit, based on Charles Portis’ 1968 novel of the same name, brought Wayne a much longed-for Oscar in 1969. …
Why John Wayne Was Labeled A ‘Draft Dodger’ During Worւԁ Wаr II
When actor John Wayne visited American soldiers in Vietnam in the summer of 1966, he was warmly welcomed. As he …
‘True Grit’: John Wayne Called Kim Darby ‘Spoiled’ When His Daughter Didn’T Get Cast As Mattie Ross
John Wayne had a very specific vision that he chased across his productions. However, he took on into this creative …
John Wayne Was Angry To Lose An Oscar To A Movie He Turned Down That ‘Threw Acid’ On American Living
The awards season often wasn’t very kind to Western film legend John Wayne. However, he earned a spot in the …