by Amy Lipson | May 2, 2022 | Duke
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 special for John Wayne. The John Ford-directed Stagecoach, which had Duke in the star-making role of outlaw Ringo Kid, won...
by Cameron Blake | Nov 23, 2021 | Duke
A young Duke Morrison (far left) with his brother younger brother Robert and parents Clyde Leonard “Doc” and Mary “Molly” Morrison. From Marion Morrison to John Wayne—the roots of an icon in the making. Written by Constance Dunn When people saw young Marion Morrison...
by Cameron Blake | Nov 17, 2020 | What's New
John Wayne to visit the Fort Worth Stockyard via new exhibit making its debut during the 2020 holidays. Written by Wendy Bowman Visitors to the historic Fort Worth Stockyard will have chance to get a rare inside look at the on- and off-screen life of “The Duke”...
by Cameron Blake | Jun 14, 2019 | Heritage
Patrick Wayne (left) on the set of Hondo with his father John Wayne (right), c. 1953. Patrick Wayne speaks volumes about the example set by a man of few words. As told to Jenn Thornton Like his father, Patrick Wayne is a man not particularly prone to talk about...
by Cameron Blake | Jun 13, 2019 | Heritage
Marisa Wayne with her father John Wayne. Co-owner of boutique studio GritCycle, Marisa Wayne reflects on what her father knew best. As told to Jenn Thornton For John Wayne’s daughter Marisa Wayne, Father’s Day has special meaning. “It means I miss him very much. Every...
