I don't know if any of you caught it but on Turner Classics this weekend they had an interview of Maureen talking about her first experiences with JW and Ford. She really had a funny story to tell about the Duke.
Seems she was over at Fords house for dinner one night and JW was there. He had had a bit too much and Ford told Maureen to take him home and her wanted it done right then.
She didn't argue. They got Duke in the car and she got headed down the road but then realized she didn't know where he lived.
She did know of the golf clud he was a member of and started driving that direction when all of a sudden Duke yelled to pull over. They went to the front door of this house and Duke rang the bell. When the owner answered Duke walked in and said he wanted a drink and they poured him one. Maureen was horrified as she wasn't sure what the people would think.
Well Duke finished the drink they got back in the car and headed down the road.
How's that for a story?
Posts from Tbone in thread „Maureen O'Hara- Biography & Discussion“
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Hondo,
I agree with you that Rio Bravo and Parent Trap would have been great with the Duke and Maureen in it!
As to the discussion of Bacall being a better fit in the Shootist, I think she did very well and don't want to argue it.
But, from a "all things being right with the world" perspective, it would have been nice for Maureen to have been opposite Duke in his last film. She's such a quality actress, she could have played the part however they needed it IMHO. -
Gerry,
That is super! Great job and thanks for sharing it with us! Can't want to see the future installments! -
Thought I'd pop this one back to the top. Was just wondering how the interview went.
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This is a postcard of Maureen I bought at a fleamarket a couple of weeks ago, I'm not sure which film it comes from'
Regards
Arthur
Wow! That about sums it up... Wow! -
Mike,
Thanks for bringing up the Brian Keith discussion! I'd like to hear answers to the questions you brought up on that subject too. I think Duke would have done great in that film myself and would be interested to know her thoughts regarding Keith and the Duke. -
datagrant,
First of all great job on the work you've done so far! I watched the clips you linked for us and really enjoyed them! Thanks!
Regarding your question, the roles were actually reversed. It was O'Hara, not John Wayne who did the whispering. I don't think your're going to get too far with the question as she has kept it a secret this long and I expect she will to the end; but I'd love to know myself what she whispered to the Duke too!
I have always had the impression that her relationship with John Wayne was special. They seemed to have a deep and genuine friendship.
I think Dakota has some good stuff for you there and I don't know as I could improve on his suggestion.
As a fellow Catholic though, I would very much like to know how her Catholic faith has informed her life and influenced her career.
Thanks again! -
I'm glad to see her with her own space here. She deserves it.
