Month: May 2023

John Wayne’s Mentor Showed Up on ‘The Alamo’ Uninvited to Micromanage the Duke’s Directing Style

John Wayne is a legendary Western actor who stepped behind the camera a few times, including for The Alamo. He…

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John Wayne Once Embarrassed Himself so His Mentor Could Save Face

John Wayne didn’t just start out as John Wayne. He had a mentor in director John Ford, who had directed…

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John Wayne Called Celebrating Gay Rights ‘Abnormal,’ Compared It to Celebrating ‘Tuberculosis Victims’

The world recognizes actor John Wayne for his involvement in Western filmmaking and conservative politics. However, he strongly considered himself…

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John Wayne’s Explosive Encounter Standing Up for a Young Marine Against Heckling USC Students Inspired ‘The Green Berets’

The Green Berets actor John Wayne had an abundance of respect for those who put their lives on the line…

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John Wayne Shouted a Gay Slur to Describe Kirk Douglas’ Costume Choice

John Wayne and Kirk Douglas didn’t see eye-to-eye throughout their time in the entertainment industry. They disagreed on politics, but…

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John Wayne and Steve McQueen Peed on a ‘Wall or Curtain’ Together Backstage at the Golden Globes

Actors like John Wayne and Steve McQueen are icons that continue to represent the movie industry to this day. Their…

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‘John Wayne Gacy Tapes’: John Wayne Gacy Once Revealed Terrifying ‘Rope Trick’ He Used to Strangle His Victims

Netflix recently released The John Wayne Gacy Tapes, which intrigued true crime fans around the world. However, this is far…

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John Wayne Once Explained Why He Actually Considered Himself a ‘Liberal’

John Wayne typically didn’t get along with his liberal movie co-stars due to their political differences. The world surprised him…

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John Wayne and R. Lee Ermey Once Appeared in a Coors Light Beer Commercial Referencing 2 Iconic War Movies

John Wayne and R. Lee Ermey continue to exist in popular culture because of their legendary movie roles. However, they…

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John Wayne: Dean Martin Perfectly Described the Duke’s Toughness in Cancer Recovery Quote

In 1965 iconic Hollywood cowboy John Wayne and the famous crooner Dean Martin joined together to star in the film…

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