Earlier this year (2011), the Harris Poll released its annual list of America’s 10 favorite movie stars. There, among today’s big names — Depp and Jolie and Clooney — was a lone name from the past: John Wayne. He finished third — 32 years after his death. Such enduring popularity served as a reminder that […]
Read MoreAmerica, Why I Love Her
Happy Veterans Day, America!
Read MoreJohn Waynes Classic Monogram Westerns Get a Makeover at Movies Unlimited
Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) October 30, 2012 The films starring Wayne were made by Lone Star Productions and released in theaters by Monogram Pictures from 1933 through 1935. Although all of the films have been available on DVD from many different sources because they have fallen into the public domain (aka PD), these westerns are now […]
Read MoreJohn Wayne Marina
Located on Pitship Point in Sequim Bay (Longitude 123 02’ 18” W/Latitude 48 03’ 43” N), the John Wayne Marina is of course named for “The Duke,” but since opening in 1985, the marina has made a reputation for itself as a full-service facility in a superb location. The marina offers both permanent and guest […]
Read MoreHarry Carey Jr. Saddles Up His Memories
Western character actor Harry Carey Jr. has spent most of his life in a saddle, beginning at age 4, he says, when his parents placed him on a buckskin horse at the family ranch near Saugus, California. His legs were too short for “ol’ Buck,” he recalls, so he was given a pony to ride. […]
Read MorePeppard: John Wayne’s youngest, Marisa Wayne, attends weekend film fest in Snyder
John Wayne’s youngest child, Marisa Wayne, is headed to the West Texas town of Snyder for this weekend’s second annual John Wayne Film Fest, spearheaded by actor/director Barry Tubb (Lonesome Dove, Top Gun). To kick things off, actor Dean Smith will introduce the Howard Hawks film Rio Lobo. While the Duke was the lead, Smith […]
Read MoreHi-Pointe Theatre Presents: “The Searchers” Starring John Wayne
Are you a fan of The Searchers? Do you live in St. Louis? If you answered yes than you’ll not want to miss the Classic Movie Series at the Hi-Pointe Theatre on McCausland Ave. Here is the dates that The Searchers will be shown: Tuesday (8/7): 1:30pm Saturday (8/11): 10:30am THE SEARCHERS (1956) Directed by […]
Read MoreProp gun used by John Wayne stolen from Portland, Oregon, store.
Where’s “The Duke” when you need him? Police say video surveillance captures a suspect taking two prop guns, one used by the iconic actor in a movie, from a film memorabilia store in Portland, Ore., KPTV.com reported. Local reports did not indicate the guns’ value, but Clark said he’s offering a reward, no questions asked. […]
Read MoreDean Smith, Marisa Wayne guests at 2012 John Wayne Film Festival
Second annual festival in Snyder on Labor Day weekend. Stomach cancer claimed the life of Oscar-winning actor and icon John Wayne at age 72 on June 11, 1979. Thirty-three years later, the John Wayne Cancer Foundation continues to raise funds for research and seeks a cure for this killer disease. Barry Tubb, now producing his […]
Read More