Wayne, John 1907-1979
Overview
| Works: | 2,897 works in 9,768 publications in 15 languages and 140,297 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Western films Film adaptations Historical films Action and adventure films War films History Biography Comedy films Biographies |
| Subject Headings: | Motion picture actors and actresses |
| Roles: | Actor, Director, Performer, Narrator, Producer, Author, Speaker, Commentator, Other, Costume designer, Honoree, Interviewee, Restager , Originator, Contributor, Film editor, Production personnel, Artist, fmd, Editor, 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, my life with the Duke by Pilar Wayne( Book )
- John Wayne : the man behind the myth by Michael Munn( Book )
- Duke, the life and times of John Wayne by Donald Shepherd( Book )
- Shooting star; a biography of John Wayne by Maurice Zolotow( Book )
- John Wayne and ideology by Larry A Van Meter( )
- John Wayne by Allen Eyles( Book )
- John Wayne's world : transnational masculinity in the fifties by Russell Meeuf( )
- 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 )
- The life and times of John Wayne( Book )
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Most widely held works by
John Wayne
The searchers by
John Ford(
Visual
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210 editions published between 1956 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 4,661 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
210 editions published between 1956 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 4,661 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
)
140 editions published between 1939 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 3,945 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nine disparate travelers are thrust together in a perilous journey, a ride on a stagecoach destined for Apache territory
140 editions published between 1939 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 3,945 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nine disparate travelers are thrust together in a perilous journey, a ride on a stagecoach destined for Apache territory
The quiet man by
John Ford(
Visual
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123 editions published between 1952 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 3,197 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Ford's The Quiet Man celebrates one of Hollywood's most romantic and enduring epics. The first American feature to be filmed in Ireland's picturesque countryside, Ford richly imbued this masterpiece with his love of Ireland and its people. Sean Thornton is an American boxer who swears off fighting after he accidentally kills an opponent in the ring. Returning to the Irish town of his youth, he finds happiness when he falls in love with the fiery Mary Kate
123 editions published between 1952 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 3,197 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Ford's The Quiet Man celebrates one of Hollywood's most romantic and enduring epics. The first American feature to be filmed in Ireland's picturesque countryside, Ford richly imbued this masterpiece with his love of Ireland and its people. Sean Thornton is an American boxer who swears off fighting after he accidentally kills an opponent in the ring. Returning to the Irish town of his youth, he finds happiness when he falls in love with the fiery Mary Kate
True Grit by
Joel Coen(
Visual
)
100 editions published between 1969 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 3,035 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn helps a headstrong young girl find the man who murdered her father in Native American territory and fled with the family savings. When Rooster's employer insists on accompanying the old gunfighter, sparks fly. The situation goes from troubled to disastrous when an inexperienced Texas Ranger joins the party
100 editions published between 1969 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 3,035 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn helps a headstrong young girl find the man who murdered her father in Native American territory and fled with the family savings. When Rooster's employer insists on accompanying the old gunfighter, sparks fly. The situation goes from troubled to disastrous when an inexperienced Texas Ranger joins the party
John Wayne by
Jack Duffy(
Visual
)
270 editions published between 1934 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 2,952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wounded gunman avenging the death of his foster-father is thrown by his horse and nursed back to health by a young Quaker woman. She promises to marry him if he will give up his gun
270 editions published between 1934 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 2,952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wounded gunman avenging the death of his foster-father is thrown by his horse and nursed back to health by a young Quaker woman. She promises to marry him if he will give up his gun
The man who shot Liberty Valance by
John Ford(
Visual
)
107 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,549 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
107 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,549 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
How the West was won by
Henry Hathaway(
Visual
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68 editions published between 1962 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 2,374 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A western adventure spanning three generations, the breadth of a wild, unsettled country, and fifty of the most excitingly turbulent years of this nation's history
68 editions published between 1962 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 2,374 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A western adventure spanning three generations, the breadth of a wild, unsettled country, and fifty of the most excitingly turbulent years of this nation's history
McLintock! by
Andrew V McLaglen(
Visual
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109 editions published between 1963 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,349 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
109 editions published between 1963 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,349 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
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101 editions published between 1947 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,283 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
101 editions published between 1947 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,283 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
Rio Bravo by
Howard Hawks(
Visual
)
156 editions published between 1958 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 2,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Texas border sheriff fights off hired gunmen in order to keep a murderer in custody
156 editions published between 1958 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 2,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Texas border sheriff fights off hired gunmen in order to keep a murderer in custody
The Alamo by
John Wayne(
Visual
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132 editions published between 1959 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 2,018 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
132 editions published between 1959 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 2,018 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
The longest day by
Ken Annakin(
Visual
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106 editions published between 1961 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,963 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Complete story of the D-Day landings at Normandy through the eyes of all its participants. D-Day was the invasion and establishment of Allied forces in France during Operation Overlord, beginning the 6th of June, 1944, and was the largest seaborne invasion in history. It began with overnight parachute and glider landings, air attacks, naval bombardments, and an early morning amphibious landing
106 editions published between 1961 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,963 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Complete story of the D-Day landings at Normandy through the eyes of all its participants. D-Day was the invasion and establishment of Allied forces in France during Operation Overlord, beginning the 6th of June, 1944, and was the largest seaborne invasion in history. It began with overnight parachute and glider landings, air attacks, naval bombardments, and an early morning amphibious landing
She wore a yellow ribbon by
John Ford(
Visual
)
98 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,890 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a U.S. Calvary captain's last days in service on the western frontier in 1876
98 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,890 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a U.S. Calvary captain's last days in service on the western frontier in 1876
Fort Apache by
John Ford(
Visual
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114 editions published between 1948 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 1,723 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
114 editions published between 1948 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 1,723 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
)
132 editions published between 1950 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Cavalry unit on the Mexican border in the 1880s conducts a campaign against marauding Indians
132 editions published between 1950 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Cavalry unit on the Mexican border in the 1880s conducts a campaign against marauding Indians
The cowboys by
Mark Rydell(
Visual
)
44 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a rancher is deserted by his regular cattle drivers for the gold mines, Wil Andersen 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 Andersen's tutelage, however, neither Andersen nor the boys are aware that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them
44 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a rancher is deserted by his regular cattle drivers for the gold mines, Wil Andersen 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 Andersen's tutelage, however, neither Andersen nor the boys are aware that a gang of cattle thieves is stalking them
Sands of Iwo Jima by
Allan Dwan(
Visual
)
67 editions published between 1949 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 1,600 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stryker, a hard-nosed Marine sergeant prepares a company of recruits for combat in World War II's Pacific Theater. The new unit's training is soon put to the test in a full-scale battle against the Japanese on Iwo Jima. The famous flag-raising on Mt. Suribachi is depicted near the film's conclusion
67 editions published between 1949 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 1,600 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stryker, a hard-nosed Marine sergeant prepares a company of recruits for combat in World War II's Pacific Theater. The new unit's training is soon put to the test in a full-scale battle against the Japanese on Iwo Jima. The famous flag-raising on Mt. Suribachi is depicted near the film's conclusion
The Green Berets by Warner Brothers(
Visual
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58 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,568 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
They were crack troops skilled in the techniques of unconditional warfare, the soldiers of the Special Forces-- and the focus of Hollywood's first feature film about the Vietnam War
58 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,568 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
They were crack troops skilled in the techniques of unconditional warfare, the soldiers of the Special Forces-- and the focus of Hollywood's first feature film about the Vietnam War
The shootist by
Don Siegel(
Visual
)
48 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,510 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A terminally ill gunfighter seeks to retire quietly but is embroiled in one last battle
48 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,510 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A terminally ill gunfighter seeks to retire quietly but is embroiled in one last battle
Hondo by
John Farrow(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1953 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,452 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
38 editions published between 1953 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,452 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
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Related Identities
- Ford, John 1894-1973 Other Production personnel Performer Producer Restager Director Film editor Author
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor Producer
- Bond, Ward 1903-1960 Costume designer Performer Actor
- Republic Pictures Corporation Producer
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
- Batjac Productions Producer
- O'Hara, Maureen 1920-2015 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967)
- Grant, James Edward 1905-1966 Other Writer of accompanying material Author of dialog Scenarist Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author Actor
- Nugent, Frank S. Other Writer of accompanying material Author of dialog Scenarist Author of screenplay Author
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Ambushes and surprises Arkansas--Fort Smith Bowie, Jim, Cattle drives Comanche Indians Criminal behavior Crockett, Davy, Deception Dowry Fathers--Death Film adaptations France--Normandy Frontier and pioneer life Fugitives from justice Funeral rites and ceremonies Gunfights Houston, Sam, Indian captivities Ireland Law enforcement Legends Legislators Le May, Alan, Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Marshals Military campaigns Motion picture actors and actresses Murderers Murder--Investigation Outlaws Portis, Charles Revenge Sheriffs Siege of The Alamo (San Antonio, Texas : 1836) Soldiers Stagecoaches Teenage girls Texas Texas Rangers Texas--San Antonio United States United States, West United States.--Army.--Cavalry United States--Chisholm Trail United States marshals Vietnam War (1961-1975) Wayne, John, Whites--Relations with Indians World War (1939-1945)
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Duke
Džons Veins
Gouein, Tzōn 1907-1979
Iohannes Wayne
John Wayne
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John Wayne Amerikaans acteur
John Wayne amerikai színész
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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
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
ジョン・ウェイン
尊榮
約翰·韋恩
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