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John Wayne
Questions and answers about the 50-year movie career and personal life of Marion Robert Morrison. As John Wayne, he was one of the most popular, profitable, and prolific stars in the history of cinema.
998 Questions
What was John Waynes shoe size?
It's rumored that he had size 7 feet...most base this conclusion on the fact that at Mann's Theaters his boots left imprints that were very small. Others claim he wore a size 11. Wayne was nearly 6'4" tall and to suggest he had size 7 feet would be hard to believe...although anything is possible. I'm 6'3" and have size 9 1/2....so 2 1/2 sizes smaller might not be too far away from the truth.
Lauren Bacall once said in an interview that Wayne had small feet.Thats why he had that peculiar walk,according to Bacall.
I tend to agree with the size 7 shoe size. My wife and I also visited Mann's Theaters in L.A. Ca. and we were both surprised to see the name "JOHN WAYNE" next to a pair of narrow and small boot imprints. I am a short man of 5'7" and I wear a size 8 1/2 shoe. I placed my foot over Wayne's boot imprint and the entire boot imprint was covered (couldn't be seen) I then placed my foot along side the imprint and my 8 1/2 foot made his boot imprint look like a small boy's boot. I'm convinced that Hollywood can make these actors look any way they want us to "BELIEVE" them to be. Hollywood created this tough big cowboy image of Mr. Wayne (I'm almost sure he was a tall man) but It appears that Mr. Wayne had very small feet for his height.....
Did John Wayne have a pig heart?
Not a pig heart but a faulty heart valve was replaced with one from a pig.
What happened to John Wayne's Wild Goose?
When John Wayne found out he had terminal cancer he put his beloved Wild Goose up for sale. Selling the yacht mere months prior to his death. After a deal was made with a buyer, the Goose's engine had a minor issue. Wayne being the good man he was replaced the engine for the new owner at his own expense. She fell into disrepair in the late '80's. The yacht was completely redone and the Wild Goose is still in operation and does cruises that are available to the public through Hornblower Cruises & Events in Neport Beach, California
What was john waynes cats name in true grit?
I believe the character was called Rooster Cogburn. Oddly there was another hard-nosed Western character in another film with the colorful handle of Turkeyneck Tugwell. ( sounds like a Wrestler).
Where did the Appaloosa that John Wayne come from?
That particular horse belonged to the director Howard Hawkes. Although the horse, named Chocise, was flashy and appearently well-trained, Wayne didn't like the horse at all. I believe they had to replace the horse mid-shoot (El Dorado) and had much trouble finding a look-a-like to fill in.
How much is a picture of John Wayne worth?
Unless if the photo is autographed or previously unpublished the value would be minimal.
What was the woman's name that the Black cowboy told John Wayne I will never love again after her?
Mr. Nightlinger, from the movie "The Cowboys" tells John Wayne about the woman who first broke his heart, a 22 year old named Osceola.
I don't think he was ever in a musical but he did make "singing cowboy" movies in the 20's. I think the character's name was Singing Sandy, and I think he rode a white horse.
In what movie did John Wayne say wrong answer?
The line is from the movie "Chisum" and is delivered in response to "That sounds like a threat" and is "Wrong word"... (punches man in mouth) FACT!
Did john wayne ever play Dylan in a movie?
In the Duke's filmography, no character named "Dylan" or "Dillon" is listed.
John Wayne was a good friend of James Arness, and, to SOME extent (the amount is disputed), helped Arness get the role of Marshall Dillon in the TV show Gunsmoke.
Did John Wayne like working with Glen Campbell in True Grit?
He did. But from what I have read, Kim Darby was very difficult to deal with.
Was John Wayne in a movie about the Revolutionary War?
Close. He was in a pre-Revolutionary War film, released in that great film year of 1939, "Allegheny Uprising," with his "Stagecoach" co-star Claire Trevor as well as George Sanders, who plays, with surprising touches of sympathy, the British military antagonist. The more venal villain is played by Brian Donleavy, and the supporting cast for a modestly budgeted period film is excellent, as is its rousing musical score.
How long after John Wayne's last movie did he die?
Wayne's last film The Shootist was released on August 20, 1976 and Wayne died in the spring of 1979.
