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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.
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What was john Wayne's favorite book?
Of his many film roles, his personal favorite was that of Ethan Edwards from The Searchers (1956). Wayne even went so far as to name his son Ethan after that character.
Great question. I remember an interview where he talked about his own movies. He couldn't just say one was his favorite, but there were a few that he was very proud of. Sands Of Iwo Jima which earned him an Oscar nod. He was very proud of True Grit, but then who wouldn't be. The Alamo, Wayne used most of his own money on the Alamo and it almost broke him financially, but he said he wouldn't have changed anything. He loved working with Maureen O'Hara, it's obvious that they just 'clicked'. They were life-long friends and always enjoyed each other's company.
Honorable mention:The Cowboys, Cahill, US Marshall, The Green Berets. The Quiet Man, The Shootist
Of course with a career as long as Wayne's this is an imcomplete list at best but it's interesting to hear what his picks were.
The key word here is "his." Which was John Wayne's favorite movie in which he had a role.
What nickname was John Wayne also known as?
They called him Bwana
1. bwana
"sir" or "mister" in Swahili
Jambo, bwana!
2. bwana
Professional Hunters in Africa are called bwana. Swahili for Boss.
3. bwana
Swahili word meaning "Sir" or "Lord." Swahili word meaning "Boss" or "Spirit."
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What John Wayne western originally filmed in 3D was based on a Louis L'Amour's first novel?
The screenplay for the John Wayne movie "Hondo" was based on the Louis L'Amour short story, "The Gift of Cochise".
What is the value of Casidy J Alexander John Wayne American Frontier 397 of 500 lithograph?
There were four different plates made from CJ's paintings and are all are now out of print. There were 10,000 made of the 1982 issue but the number sold is not recorded anywhere I can find. The selling price of this and all other John Wayne plates vary greatly, it often depends how much you are willing to pay. They appear on online auction sites and can start from as low as about US$10; some sellers may put a higher fixed price. I would think that US$30 is a reasonable top price for this one. Bob.
Did John Wayne die in Rooster Cogburn and the Lady?
No he survived because there was originally a trilogy of "Rooster" movies planned. However the third movie was never made due to poor box office results.
Charles G. Martin (Murray the Bartender) shot John Wayne (John Bernard "J.B." Books) .
Is Circus World The Movie ON DVD With John Wayne?
Yes & it's available at amazon.com (see link below)
How many times has John Wayne been nominated for an Oscar?
John Wayne was nominated three times for Academy Awards -- twice as an actor and once as a producer. He won one Oscar for acting. The roles and movies are as follows (Oscar wins in bold):
- Sgt. John M. Stryker in "Sands of Iwo Jima" (1949). Best Actor.
- U.S. Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn in "True Grit" (1969). Best Actor.
Wayne also received a 1960 Academy Award nomination for producing "The Alamo," which was up for Best Picture.
What films did John Wayne ride Banner the horse in?
Banner, the dark bay with the narrow stripe on his face was said to be Wayne's favorite due to his docile nature. Wayne was no lover of horses but he did appreciate a well-trained one. Banner made several pictures with Wayne (Angel And The Badman) during the late 1940s and early 1950s and was also ridden by other screen cowbows such as Andy Devine in old Roy Rogers westerns. Banner was owned by the Fat Jones Stables of Los Angeles, who also supplied the horses for TV's long-running western Bonanza and others. Banner passed on to 'greener pastures' in the mid 1990s of the wobbles. RIP Banner.
Movies john Waynes sons were in?
Patrick Wayne: "Big Jake" (1971), "The Green Berets" (1968), "McLintock!" (1963), "Donovan's Reef" (1963), "The Comancheros" (1961), "The Alamo" (1960), "The Searchers" (1956), "The Conqueror" (1956), "The Quiet Man" (1952), "Rio Grande" (1950).
What sport did John Wayne play at the University of Southern California?
John Wayne, born Marion Morrison was born in Winterset, Iowa. His parents were Clyde Morrison and Mary Morrison. When he was little, he moved from Iowa to Glendale, California. During that time, he swam in an irrigation ditch and rode a horse to school. So, in all, he had a pretty cool childhood!
Why didn't John Wayne serve in the military?
He wanted to very much. But by the time WWII rolled around Wayne was in his 40s and had four small children to provide for. So he did the next best thing. He made movies about the war which in part helped to keep the morale up on the homefront. He also went to the troops, shook a lot of hands and told the enlisted men how much America and the free world appreciated all they were doing to end the tyranny in Europe. They loved him. Wayne, whether you liked him or not, was not capable of insincerity. The soldiers knew it too.
Utter nonsense. Wayne sought to avoid the draft, the war, and the service, very hard, which is why he remains among veterans of that time, persona non grata. Even his best friend, John Ford, chided him for his evading service. Many believe that to compensate for his cowardice and selfishness, he played the "super-patriot" the rest of his life, making millions from a false front while REAL heroes, like Gable, and James Stewart, and DiMaggio, who had as much, if not MORE to lose, risked their lives and were genuine heroes.
He told friends he'd enlist after he made just one or two more movies.
The real question is why he never did so. Wayne cranked out thirteen movies during the war, many with war-related themes. Most of the films were enormously successful and within a short time, the Duke was one of America's most popular stars. His bank-ability now firmly established, he could have joined the military, secure in the knowledge that Hollywood would welcome him back later. He even made a half-hearted effort to sign up, sending in the paperwork to enlist in the naval photography unit commanded by a good friend, director John Ford.
But he didn't follow through. Nobody really knows why; Wayne didn't like to talk about it.
What movie did john Wayne sing in?
In 1933 Riders of Destiny was released, Wayne played Singing Sandy Saunders, a part he hated. Since singing was not one of Wayne's strong points his voice was dubbed over. But it was the depression and you do what you have to do.
What effect did John Wayne have on society?
John Wayne was a living example of truth, honesty, integrity and the American way of life. He was proud of the United States of America and supported all the military branches of our armed forces. He influenced many generations, and will continue to do so through his movies.
How much is a john Wayne 1976 commemorative gold coin worth in 2017?
The John Wayne Medal was authorized by the U.S. Congress on May 23, 1979. Only one solid gold medal was made and it was presented to the family of John Wayne in 1980. The medal sold to the public was produced in bronze. If you have one dated 1976 or made of gold it is not a U.S. Mint issued coin. The gold versions of the John Wayne Medal are bronze medals which have been plated by a private company and have whatever value you may place upon them. Bronze versions currently sell for $3 to $7. February 16, 2010.
Why didn't John Wayne wear jeans?
He did in private life. Many of his westerns took place before Levi Strauss designed the first pair of jeans.
What is the birth order of John Wayne's children?
with Josephine (Saenz)
* Michael Wayne (Film Producer} - Born November 23, 1934 / Died April 2, 2003
* Mary Antonia "Toni" Wayne LaCava - Born February 25, 1936 / Died December 6, 2000
* Patrick Wayne - (actor) - Born July 15, 1939
* Melinda Wayne Munoz - Born December 3, 1940
with Pilar (Pallete)
* Aissa Wayne - (Actress, now Attorney) Born March 31, 1956
* John Ethan Wayne - (Actor) - Born February 22, 1962
* Marisa Wayne (Actress) - Born February 22, 1966
What was John Waynes wifes name?
He was married three times. His first wife was Josephine Saenz (married in 1933, divorced in 1944). His second wife was Esparanza Bauer (married in 1946, divorced in 1953). His third wife was Pilar Palette (married in 1954, permanently separated in 1973, but they did not officially divorce.
I think she still lives in Newport Beach, CA but not in the same house they shared. She moved out when they separated in the 70's.
