John Wayne on the set of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965). Mosey down the memory lane of motion pictures with the first installment of On Location...
On Location: Duke in Durango
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Duke’s Day
John Wayne with his youngest son Ethan. The man of the moment is still the man in Texas, period. Written by Jenn Thornton There are folks...
John Wayne, By the Decades: 1940s – A Shining Star
Duke’s portrayal of heroes and fighting men earns him icon status in the U.S. and beyond. Written by Constance Dunn The 1940 Academy Awards were...
John Wayne, By the Decades: 1930s – Becoming John Wayne
FROM STAGEHAND TO A NEW SCREEN PERSONA, MARION “DUKE” MORRISON STARTS DOWN THE ROAD TO STARDOM. Written by Constance Dunn “How are ya, Zeke?” These...
Western Renaissance
LEADING LADIES, FROM HOLLYWOOD’S GOLDEN AGE TO TODAY, PRESENT A VITAL FEMALE PORTRAIT OF THE GRIT AND GLORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST Written by...
John Wayne, By the Decades: Youthful Years
From star student and football player to Fox Studios prop man and featured player, Marion Morrison rides early and unsteady waves towards success....
John Wayne, By the Decades: Origins
A young Duke Morrison (far left) with his brother younger brother Robert and parents Clyde Leonard “Doc” and Mary “Molly” Morrison. From Marion...
A Shared Crusade
President Richard Nixon and John Wayne The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum pays tribute to the landmark Cancer Act on its 50th...
Irish Charm
Ashford Castle in the heart of County Mayo in Ireland. If the walls of Ashford Castle could talk, they’d tell of the day Duke dropped by while...
Big Jake at 50
John Wayne, Patrick Wayne and Christopher Mitchum in Big Jake. Bringing together John Wayne and his three sons, the endearing 1971 Western...
Destination, Hollywood
Delve into the art and magic of moviemaking at the sprawling new Academy Museum—and take a fresh look at one of John Wayne’s most notable films, The...
The Western Imagination
“The Western,” courtesy of the Library of America A writer, an award and John Wayne—sounds like a pretty good story. Written by Jenn Thornton In...
Saddlery to Stardom
The small Colorado saddle shop that John Wayne brought to Hollywood and beyond. Written by JocLene Davey Decades after his death, and still a...
Duke’s Legacy: Part 7
In honor of Father’s Day comes the seventh photo story of John Wayne in a role he played best: Dad. MARISA WAYNE Marisa is Duke’s youngest daughter...
Duke’s Legacy: Part 6
In honor of Father’s Day comes the sixth photo story of John Wayne in a role he played best: Dad. ETHAN WAYNE Ethan is John Wayne’s youngest son...
Duke’s Legacy: Part 5
In honor of Father’s Day comes the fifth photo story of John Wayne in a role he played best: Dad. Aissa in the director’s chair reading her dad’s...
Duke’s Legacy: Part 4
In honor of Father’s Day comes the fourth photo story of John Wayne in a role he played best: Dad. Melinda gives her dad a hug. MELINDA WAYNE MUNOZ...
Duke’s Legacy: Part 3
In honor of Father’s Day comes the third photo story of John Wayne in a role he played best: Dad. Patrick with his dad on set of the western film...
Duke’s Legacy: Part 2
In honor of Father’s Day comes the second photo story of John Wayne in a role he played best: Dad. MARY ANOTONIA WAYNE Born in 1936, Mary Antonia,...
Duke’s Legacy: Part 1
In honor of Father’s Day comes the first photo story of John Wayne in a role he played best: Dad. MICHAEL WAYNE Born in 1934, Michael was John...
Day of the Duke
John Wayne on the set of The Alamo, c. 1960. A Lone Star State-inspired capsule collection marks the return of John Wayne Day—and Duke’s status as...