The Racial Realism of John Wayne

[Preacher]

John Wayne has his place in American film history, for sure

a fav, "The Quiet Man" (1952) with beautiful Maureen O'Hara.

Absolutely LOVE that movie. Its when movies were actually something worth watching.

 

[Moonglow]

American, tall and handsome no wonder the movies captured him
photo from late 1920s or early 1930s

His cornball acting days...

 

[skye]

American, tall and handsome no wonder the movies captured him
photo from late 1920s or early 1930s

His cornball acting days...

He was a handsome man there.

 

[skye]

my my my

 

[Moonglow]

American, tall and handsome no wonder the movies captured him
photo from late 1920s or early 1930s

His cornball acting days...

He was a handsome man there.

A real heartthrob..Yet he was having a hard time competing with other big actors of the time....Until he met John Ford and finally broke into the big time....

 

[Moonglow]

John Wayne was also, a liberal...

 

[Fenton Lum]

The Racial Realism of John Wayne

Has always been one of my most favorite actors. Grew up loving The Duke.

His best movie was the one where he got shot. where he had all those kids forget the name of it now, but it was some of his best acting. I thought Steve McQueen was a much better actor.

I remember the one you are talking about just can't remember the name of it. I love The Cowboys,The Green Berets,Silent Man,The Longest Day. My father absolutely loves him. Has a bust of him hanging on the wall,a huge banner on the wall as well.

Figures.