Wayne, John 1907-1979
Overview
| Works: | 3,420 works in 10,556 publications in 12 languages and 141,870 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Western films Film adaptations Historical films History Action and adventure films War films Romance films Biographies Comedy films |
| Subject Headings: | Motion picture actors and actresses |
| Roles: | Actor, Director, Performer, Narrator, Producer, Speaker, Author, Commentator, Other, Costume designer, Honoree, Restager , Interviewee, Originator, Contributor, Production personnel, fmd, Film editor, Artist, Editor, Conductor, wpr |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
John Wayne
- John Wayne : the life and legend by Scott Eyman( Book )
- Duke : the life and image of John Wayne by Ronald L Davis( Book )
- John Wayne, my father by Aissa Wayne( Book )
- John Wayne's America : the politics of celebrity by Garry Wills( Book )
- John Wayne : American by Randy Roberts( Book )
- Duke: a love story : an intimate memoir of John Wayne's last years by Pat Stacy( Book )
- American titan : searching for John Wayne by Marc Eliot( Book )
- John Wayne : the man behind the myth by Michael Munn( Book )
- John Wayne, my life with the Duke by Pilar Wayne( Book )
- John Wayne and ideology by Larry A Van Meter( )
- Shooting star; a biography of John Wayne by Maurice Zolotow( Book )
- Duke, the life and times of John Wayne by Donald Shepherd( Book )
- John Wayne's world : transnational masculinity in the fifties by Russell Meeuf( )
- John Wayne by Allen Eyles( Book )
- Wayne and Ford : the films, the friendship, and the forging of an American hero by Nancy Schoenberger( Book )
- The young Duke : the early life of John Wayne by Howard Kazanjian( Book )
- The John Wayne story by George Carpozi( Book )
- The films of John Wayne by Mark Ricci( Book )
- John Wayne : prophet of the American way of life by Emanuel Levy( Book )
- Duke: the story of John Wayne by Mike Tomkies( Book )
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Most widely held works by
John Wayne
The searchers by
John Ford(
Visual
)
161 editions published between 1956 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 4,485 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Civil War veteran spends five years on the trail of a Comanche raiding party that kidnapped his dead brother's daughters. Breathtaking scenery gives a picture of frontier families separated by miles of emptiness
161 editions published between 1956 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 4,485 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Civil War veteran spends five years on the trail of a Comanche raiding party that kidnapped his dead brother's daughters. Breathtaking scenery gives a picture of frontier families separated by miles of emptiness
Stagecoach by
John Ford(
Visual
)
146 editions published between 1939 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 4,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of passengers with nothing in common are stuck inside a coach that is being attacked by bandits and Indians
146 editions published between 1939 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 4,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of passengers with nothing in common are stuck inside a coach that is being attacked by bandits and Indians
The quiet man by
John Ford(
Visual
)
122 editions published between 1952 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 3,098 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An American prizefighter returns to Ireland in order to forget the past and live peacefully in his village birthplace. He falls in love with the hot-tempered sister of a belligerent neighbor, and trouble ensues over the payment of her dowry
122 editions published between 1952 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 3,098 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An American prizefighter returns to Ireland in order to forget the past and live peacefully in his village birthplace. He falls in love with the hot-tempered sister of a belligerent neighbor, and trouble ensues over the payment of her dowry
True grit by
Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)(
Visual
)
85 editions published between 1969 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 3,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn helps a young girl find the man who murdered her father in Native American territory
85 editions published between 1969 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 3,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn helps a young girl find the man who murdered her father in Native American territory
The man who shot Liberty Valance by
John Ford(
Visual
)
94 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,480 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a man who becomes a legend and an important political figure by falsely claiming he shot a ruthless gunman (Liberty Valance)
94 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,480 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a man who becomes a legend and an important political figure by falsely claiming he shot a ruthless gunman (Liberty Valance)
How the West was won by
Henry Hathaway(
Visual
)
70 editions published between 1962 and 2015 in English and French and held by 2,349 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This saga follows a family's move across the American west through generations
70 editions published between 1962 and 2015 in English and French and held by 2,349 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This saga follows a family's move across the American west through generations
McLintock! by
Andrew V McLaglen(
Visual
)
108 editions published between 1963 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,312 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cattle baron George Washington McLintock fights with his estranged wife who wants nothing from him except a divorce. His daughter and the local political land-grabbers are fighting with McLintock as well. Along with taming the West, McLintock finally "tames" everyone who has been fighting with him
108 editions published between 1963 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,312 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cattle baron George Washington McLintock fights with his estranged wife who wants nothing from him except a divorce. His daughter and the local political land-grabbers are fighting with McLintock as well. Along with taming the West, McLintock finally "tames" everyone who has been fighting with him
Red River by
Coleen Gray(
Visual
)
99 editions published between 1948 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With no market for his herd, the master of a vast cattle ranch and his son decide to head the first cattle drive over the now famous Chisholm Trail, past the Red River, into Missouri. The path is filled with hardship and the drive looks hopeless as the men struggle to prevail
99 editions published between 1948 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With no market for his herd, the master of a vast cattle ranch and his son decide to head the first cattle drive over the now famous Chisholm Trail, past the Red River, into Missouri. The path is filled with hardship and the drive looks hopeless as the men struggle to prevail
The Alamo by
John Wayne(
Visual
)
129 editions published between 1959 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 1,984 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of the historic battle by 185 men against a 7,000-man Mexican army--a battle that ended in the smaller forces' defeat, but lasted long enough to insure the eventual independence of Texas
129 editions published between 1959 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 1,984 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of the historic battle by 185 men against a 7,000-man Mexican army--a battle that ended in the smaller forces' defeat, but lasted long enough to insure the eventual independence of Texas
She wore a yellow ribbon by
John Ford(
Visual
)
85 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a U.S. Calvary captian's last days in service on the western frontier in 1876
85 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a U.S. Calvary captian's last days in service on the western frontier in 1876
The longest day(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1962 and 2014 in English and held by 1,778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Re-enacts the military operation of D-Day from four points of view--the workings of the high commands of the America, English, French, and German forces in their battle scheme for Normandy. Largely filmed on actual invasion sites in France
30 editions published between 1962 and 2014 in English and held by 1,778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Re-enacts the military operation of D-Day from four points of view--the workings of the high commands of the America, English, French, and German forces in their battle scheme for Normandy. Largely filmed on actual invasion sites in France
Fort Apache by
John Ford(
Visual
)
103 editions published between 1948 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 1,710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The soldiers at Fort Apache may disagree with the tactics of their glory-seeking new commander. But to a man, they're duty bound to obey - even when it means almost certain disaster
103 editions published between 1948 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 1,710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The soldiers at Fort Apache may disagree with the tactics of their glory-seeking new commander. But to a man, they're duty bound to obey - even when it means almost certain disaster
Rio Grande by
John Ford(
Visual
)
141 editions published between 1950 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,674 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Cavalry unit on the Mexican border in the 1880s conducts a vain campaign against marauding Indians. John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara star
141 editions published between 1950 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,674 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Cavalry unit on the Mexican border in the 1880s conducts a vain campaign against marauding Indians. John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara star
The cowboys by
Mark Rydell(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,607 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a rancher is deserted by his regular cattle drivers for the gold mines, he (Wayne) is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his drivers in order to cross the 400 treacherous miles to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial disaster. The boys learn to do a man's job under his tutelage, however, neither he nor the boys are aware that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them
34 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,607 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a rancher is deserted by his regular cattle drivers for the gold mines, he (Wayne) is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his drivers in order to cross the 400 treacherous miles to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial disaster. The boys learn to do a man's job under his tutelage, however, neither he nor the boys are aware that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them
The Green Berets by
Patrick Wayne(
Visual
)
60 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,576 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Wayne leads his Special Forces troops against a deadly and determined enemy. The film combines rugged action with spectacular special effects
60 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,576 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Wayne leads his Special Forces troops against a deadly and determined enemy. The film combines rugged action with spectacular special effects
The shootist by
Don Siegel(
Visual
)
54 editions published between 1976 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 1,512 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A terminally ill gunfighter seeks to retire quietly but is embroiled in one last valiant battle and dies with honor
54 editions published between 1976 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 1,512 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A terminally ill gunfighter seeks to retire quietly but is embroiled in one last valiant battle and dies with honor
Hondo by
John Farrow(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1953 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hondo Lane, a dispatch rider for the cavalry, encounters Angie Lowe, a woman living alone with her young son in the midst of hostile Apache territory. She presumes she is safe because the Apaches, under their chief Vittorio, have always left them alone. Later Hondo has a run-in with Angie's good-for-nothing husband and is forced to kill him. When Vittorio captures Hondo to save his life, Angie tells the Apache chief that he is her husband. In order to protect her from a forced marriage with one of the Apaches, Hondo reluctantly goes along with the lie
39 editions published between 1953 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hondo Lane, a dispatch rider for the cavalry, encounters Angie Lowe, a woman living alone with her young son in the midst of hostile Apache territory. She presumes she is safe because the Apaches, under their chief Vittorio, have always left them alone. Later Hondo has a run-in with Angie's good-for-nothing husband and is forced to kill him. When Vittorio captures Hondo to save his life, Angie tells the Apache chief that he is her husband. In order to protect her from a forced marriage with one of the Apaches, Hondo reluctantly goes along with the lie
Angel and the badman by
John Wayne(
Visual
)
162 editions published between 1946 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,414 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wounded gunman avenging the death of his foster-father is nursed back to health by a young Quaker woman. She promises to marry him if he will give up his gun
162 editions published between 1946 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,414 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wounded gunman avenging the death of his foster-father is nursed back to health by a young Quaker woman. She promises to marry him if he will give up his gun
The sons of Katie Elder(
Visual
)
55 editions published between 1965 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 1,365 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The day that Katie Elder is buried, her four sons return home to Clearwater, Texas, to pay their last respects. It is a he-man story, as well as, a drama of the maternal influence of Katie Elder, her sacrifice, love and incredible valor. The hopes and aspirations for her sons is movingly communicated from beginning to conclusion
55 editions published between 1965 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 1,365 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The day that Katie Elder is buried, her four sons return home to Clearwater, Texas, to pay their last respects. It is a he-man story, as well as, a drama of the maternal influence of Katie Elder, her sacrifice, love and incredible valor. The hopes and aspirations for her sons is movingly communicated from beginning to conclusion
Big Jake by
George Sherman(
Visual
)
52 editions published between 1971 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 1,308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Big Jake McCandles is a husband who hasn't seen his wife in over 18 years. But he returns home after his grandson is kidnapped by a vicious outlaw gang. While the law gives chase in rickety automobiles, Jake saddles up with an Indian scout and a box of money--even though paying a ransom isn't how Jake plans to exact good old frontier justice
52 editions published between 1971 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 1,308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Big Jake McCandles is a husband who hasn't seen his wife in over 18 years. But he returns home after his grandson is kidnapped by a vicious outlaw gang. While the law gives chase in rickety automobiles, Jake saddles up with an Indian scout and a box of money--even though paying a ransom isn't how Jake plans to exact good old frontier justice
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Related Identities
- Ford, John 1894-1973 Other Interviewee Performer Producer Restager Director Film editor Author
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Publisher Distributor Producer
- Republic Pictures Corporation Producer
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
- O'Hara, Maureen 1920-2015 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Bond, Ward 1903-1960 Costume designer Performer Director Actor
- Miles, Vera Other Costume designer Performer Contributor Actor
- Batjac Productions Producer
- Grant, James Edward 1905-1966 Other Writer of accompanying material Author of dialog Scenarist Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author Actor
- Stewart, James 1908-1997 Other Interviewee Performer Actor
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Ambushes and surprises Americans Apache Indians Apache Indians--Wars Cattle drives Coaching (Transportation) Comanche Indians Criminal behavior Criminals Deception Dowry France--Normandy Frontier and pioneer life Funeral rites and ceremonies Gunfights Indian captivities Interpersonal relations Ireland Legends Legislators Le May, Alan, Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Married people Marshals Military campaigns Mothers and sons Motion picture actors and actresses Murder--Investigation New Southwest Outlaws Racism Ranch life Revenge Siege of The Alamo (San Antonio, Texas : 1836) Soldiers Stagecoaches Teenage girls Texas--San Antonio United States United States.--Army.--Cavalry United States--Chisholm Trail United States marshals Vietnam War (1961-1975) Walsh, Maurice, Wayne, John, West United States Whites--Relations with Indians Women pioneers World War (1939-1945)
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Con Ueyn
Duke
Džons Veins
Gouein, Tzōn 1907-1979
Iohannes Wayne
John Wayne
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John Wayne amerikai színész
John Wayne Amerikano nga aktor
John Wayne amerikansk skådespelare, filmregissör och filmproducent
John Wayne attore e regista statunitense
John Wayne jogador de futebol americano dos Estados Unidos
John Wayne pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
John Wayne US-amerikanischer Filmschauspieler, Filmproduzent, Regisseur
John Wayne usona aktoro
John Wayne yhdysvaltalainen näyttelijä
Morison, Marion Mitsel 1907-1979
Morisŭn, Meriŭn Robŭrt 1907-1979
Morris, Michael 1907-1979
Morrison, Duke 1907-1979
Morrison, Marion M. 1907-1979
Morrison Marion Michael
Morrison, Marion Michael 1907-1979
Morrison, Marion Robert 1907-1979
Morrisson, Marion Michael
Uėĭn, Dz︠h︡on 1907-1979
Ṿain, G'on 1907-1979
Veins, Džons, 1907-1979
Wayn, Jān 1907-1979
Wayn, Jūn 1907-1979
Wayne, Duke 1907-1979
Wayne, Jon
Wayne'as Johnas
Wein, Jon 1907-1979
Γουέιν, Τζον, 1907-1979
Μόρισον, Μάριον Μίτσελ 1907-1979
Τζον Γουέιν
Джон Вейн
Джон Уейн
Джон Уэйн
Морисън, Мериън Робърт 1907-1979
Уейн, Джон 1907-1979
Уэйн, Джон 1907-1979
Џон Вејн американски актер
Ջոն Ուեյն
ג'ון ויין
ג'ון ויין שחקן אמריקאי
ויין, ג׳ון 1907-1979
جان وین
جان وین تهیهکننده، بازیگر، و کارگردان آمریکایی
جون واين ممثل أمريكي
جون وين
جۆن وەین
وين، جون، 1907-1979
जोन वेन
জন ওয়েইন
জন ওয়েইন মার্কিন অভিনেতা
জন ৱেইন
ਜੌਨ ਵੇਨ
ஜான் வெயின்
จอห์น เวย์น
ဂျွန်ဝိန်း
ჯონ უეინი
웨인, 존 1907-1979
존 웨인 1907-1979
존 웨인 미국의 영화 배우
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尊榮
約翰·韋恩
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