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The Telegraph Trail. 1933 54m Passed. 5.7 (643) Rate. A greedy businessman-turned-renegade foments an Indian uprising against the coming telegraph to perpetuate his economic stranglehold on the territory. Director Tenny Wright Stars John Wayne Duke Frank McHugh. 13. The Three Musketeers. 1933 3h 30m Passed.
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- Off-Screen/Disputed. While there are nine films in which John Wayne's character is confirmed to have died on screen, there are five films in which his character dies in the background, off-screen, or his fate is left ambiguous.
- Central Airport (1933) Central Airport centers around pilot Jim Blaine, who, after crashing a commercial plane during a flight, becomes a stuntman and falls in love.
- West Of The Divide (1934) In West of the Divide, Ted Hayden is in search of his missing brother and trying to learn the truth about who murdered his father.
- Reap The Wild Wind (1942) Directed by the legendary Cecil B. DeMille, Reap the Wild Wind is set in 1840 and follows ship salvagers who take in the captain of a wrecked ship, played by John Wayne, which leads to a complex series of shifting allegiances, love triangles, betrayals, and ultimately tragedy.
- “Pretty in Pink” (1986, w) Helped by Deutch in a remarkable directing debut, this is where Hughes crystalizes his statements about high school life – the constant ennui that is nonetheless beautiful when reflected upon.
- “The Breakfast Club” (1985, w-d) “The Breakfast Club” should be boring. It is, after all, about five students spending eight hours in detention. But Hughes hits on something that’s obvious upon reflection: Detention is the only place where students of different cliques interact.
- “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987, w-d) Just looking at a still image of Candy and Steve Martin sitting in that burned-out car makes me laugh out loud.
- “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983, w) Helped by Chase at the height of his powers, Hughes delivers an on-point portrayal of a dad who wills a summer family road trip into being a good time – even though it objectively never is.
Dec 11, 2023 · 3. The Searchers (1956): Widely regarded as one of the greatest Westerns ever made, “The Searchers” saw John Wayne deliver a powerful performance as Ethan Edwards, a man on a relentless quest to find his abducted niece. Directed by John Ford, this film highlighted Wayne’s range as an actor. 4.
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- The Quiet Man (1952) John Wayne as Sean Thornton & Maureen O'Hara as Mary Kate Danaher. The best movie that featured the dynamic duo of John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara was the extraordinary romantic comedy, and ode to Ireland, The Quiet Man.
- Rio Grande (1950) John Wayne as Lieutenant Colonel Kirby Yorke & Maureen O'Hara as Kathleen Yorke. The first movie to feature both John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, Rio Grande laid the groundwork for their long-running collaboration that would also include three films with acclaimed Western director John Ford.
- McLintock! (1963) John Wayne as G.W. McLintock & Maureen O'Hara as Kate McLintock. John Wayne showed off his funny side in McLinktock! a comedy co-starring Maureen O’Hara that was partly inspired by William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.
- Big Jake (1971) John Wayne as Jacob McCandles & Maureen O'Hara as Martha McCandles. The final film to feature both John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, O’Hara retired for 20 years after the release of the Technicolor Western Big Jake.
Sep 21, 2020 · McLintock! 104 votes. Aging rancher George Washington McLintock (John Wayne), a wealthy self-made man, is forced to deal with numerous personal and professional problems. Seemingly everyone wants a piece of his enormous farmstead, including high-ranking government men, McLintock's own sons and nearby Native Americans.
Key Takeaways. John Wayne’s character died in nine films throughout his career. These pivotal movie moments showcased Wayne’s versatility and depth as an actor across different genres. His portrayals of death added emotional resonance to the films, leaving a lasting impact on audiences. The variety of roles in which he died highlighted his ...
