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When you think of John Wayne, you picture more than just a cowboy hat and a six-shooter—you picture the walk. That slow, confident stride was as much a part of his screen presence as his deep voice or towering frame. And if you looked down during one of those classic scenes, you’d find the same thing film after film: a pair of sturdy, well-worn cowboy boots.

Lucchese: The Duke’s Favorite Bootmaker

While Wayne likely wore different brands over the years, one name comes up more than any…

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John Wayne and the Iconic Belt Buckle That Defined a Legend

Few figures in American film history are as instantly recognizable as John Wayne. With his towering presence, deliberate walk, and signature drawl, Wayne embodied the ideal of the Western hero. While much has been written about his roles, his politics, and his iconic cowboy hat, one of the most personal and enduring symbols of "The Duke" was the belt buckle he wore—most famously, the one known as the Red River D.


A Buckle Born from the…

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John Wayne, born Marion Robert Morrison in 1907, is one of the most iconic figures in American film, particularly known for his roles in Westerns. His career with horses was extensive and integral to his screen persona. Here are some key points about his relationship with horses and his on-screen cowboy legacy:

John Wayne and Horses in Film
Western Icon: Wayne starred in over 80 Westerns, and horses were central to nearly all of them. His ability to ride convincingly was critical to his success…

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On June 11, 1979, John Wayne, an iconic American film actor famous for starring in countless westerns, dies at age 72 after battling cancer for more than a decade.

The actor was born Marion Morrison on May 26, 1907, in Winterset, Iowa, and moved as a child to Glendale, California. A football star at Glendale High School, he attended the University of Southern California on a scholarship but dropped out after two years. After finding work as a movie studio laborer, Wayne befriended director John…

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The Quiet Man actor John Wayne, nicknamed the Duke, may have been born in Iowa but his roots trace him back to County Antrim in Ireland.

The Quiet Man actor John Wayne, nicknamed the Duke, may have been born in Iowa but his roots trace him back to County Antrim in Ireland.

John Wayne (real name: Marion Michael Morrison) was one of the most famous actors during the Hollywood Golden Age.

Though he appeared in a total of 179 film and television productions, he is noted most for his role as the…

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Saddle up and celebrate the season with fan favorites all month long! Enjoy The Duke at his very best in December in unforgettable Westerns! ‘Tis the season to be jolly—especially with John Wayne making this a December to remember. Fa-la-la-la-laaaa-la-la-la-la!

Check your list twice with your own printable Duke the Halls Calendar!



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Actor John Wayne starred in some of the best Western movies of all time.

However, he was also a part of plenty of box office and critical stinkers that never found an audience.

Actors don’t typically set out to make films that audiences are going to hate, and Wayne was no exception to that. Nevertheless, another actor gave him the advice to keep working on bad movies, which the Western movie star said was the “best” advice he ever got.

Before the iconic cowboy that Wayne created across his Western…

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Still attracting tourists to this day, the Galway cottage of "Quiet Man" fame has been left to rot. Campaigners call for government action.

The picturesque thatched cottage which plays home to Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne's characters in the 1952 "Quiet Man" remains a rotting, pile of rubble despite decades of rumors around possible refurbishment and the fact that it's a "protected structure".

It was one of Maureen O'Hara's dearest wishes that the White O' Morn cottage, in Ternakill, Maam,…

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John Wayne had a massive impact on pop culture. For example, one of Lady Gaga‘s songs is called “John Wayne.” Gaga revealed the song reflects her relationship with her father and other men.

Gaga became known for dance-pop hits like “Poker Face” and “Born This Way.” In 2016, she released an album called Joanne which contained more of a country music influence than her previous albums. During a 2016 interview with Apple Music, Gaga said she didn’t want to overly concern herself with…

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When you find yourself in Fort Worth, you can stop by a museum dedicated to one of America's greatest actors.

John Wayne might not have been a Texas native, but he always had a fondness for the Lone Star State.

"He's done a lot of movies about Texas and certainly about American heritage," says son Patrick Wayne, who became a Hollywood actor in his own right, "and the core values of what it means to be an American are strongly felt here down in Texas."

In the Fort Worth Stockyards, you can learn…

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