Books on Duke- Past Discussion (Archive)

See? Told ya!

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I have always counted it as the best one out there.

Mark

I've always been digusted with Gary Wills, as he reminds me quite a bit of Kitty Kelly. You know, the old "I'll write anything, mostly lies" to get published. Of course, a fair number (not all, mind you) of our friends in the press eat it up, as it's "old fashioned" to have the same type values as John Wayne.

All I can say is: "Call me 'old fashioned' forever!!"

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I've always been digusted with Gary Wills, as he reminds me quite a bit of Kitty Kelly. You know, the old "I'll write anything, mostly lies" to get published. Of course, a fair number (not all, mind you) of our friends in the press eat it up, as it's "old fashioned" to have the same type values as John Wayne.

All I can say is: "Call me 'old fashioned' forever!!"

http://knowshowbiz.blogspot.com/

Garry Wills book is one I am never planning on reading. Books like that are an extreme kneejerk reaction by the Left Wing groups that were always ridiculing him.

This one looks interesting

http://www.amazon.com/Wayne-Mo…oks&qid=1248822629&sr=1-1

It uses Angel and The Badman as the basis for the study.

Now that has to be an interesting read! I do find it curious, however, that the reviewer states that "Angel and the Badman" is John Wayne's "most Christian film." I personally think that there are a lot of his films which showcase the Christian values the reviewer mentions, such as virtue, honesty, courage, having values, morals and principles. I guess since Angel and the Badman has fallen into the public domain, the author choose this film over others so as to avoid any possible litigation or accusations of copyright infringement.

It was just one of those things. The copyright was never renewed, and it lapsed in to the public domain. I guess it just fell though the cracks like McLintock did. Of course, just like McLintock, there are tons of poor quality copies available all over the place. None of which are as good a quality as the "authorized" copies. But, yes, they are both in the public domain.
Bob

Howdy All,
Just had to add another quick post to this thread. First to add a title not yet mentioned (can you believe that!) is "John Ford: A Bio-Bibliography" by Bill Levy. Although it is primarily about John Ford, it does mention quite a bit about John Wayne.

Also, I have to share a story. I recently received a call from our local library here, saying that a fellow had just dropped off 20 boxes of books, and asking if I wanted them. I said yes, and in going through them all, I found a 1953 edition of "Island in the Sky" by Ernest K. Gann. Another addition to my collection! This happened once before, about a year ago, when I found a 1st edition 1st printing of "The Searchers" by Alan LeMay. I was so happy I almost, well, never mind that part!
Bob

Hi Bob

What else was amongst the 20 boxes and what do you do with the rest? just curious LOL

BY the way did we ever put together a LIST of the books mentioned here? I know there was talk of it in this thread but I do not see it anywhere?

Would be useful just to have a list of title author publisher ISBN.

If not maybe I will just have to find some time and do it myself

Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good biography on the Duke? I have just finished John Wayne American and Duke, Were Glad We Knew Ya. Both good books. The Duke book was very fast reading. Would like something similiar. Thanks.

Well, there's always Shooting Star by Maurice Zolotow. I also suggest John Wayne: The Man Behind The Myth by Michael Munn.

Hi

Go to the thread the definitive list of John Wayne book, it includes a list of virtually every book ever written on John Wayn you should find something to help you there.

Regards

Arthur

thanks Art.

thanks Lt.

Thanks Mr. Brooks. I will definately be reading that one.

I was looking through this book because I finally did a Access database of my Duke movies.

THE COMPLETE FILMS OF JOHN WAYNE, by Zmiewsky and Ricci

I noticed one of the movies I have Hell Town is not in the book. Makes me think how many more are out there I don't own or not in that book.

It's probably in there, ShortGrub. Just under another name. I believe some of his early "B" movies were re-released under different names after he became well known, or were released in other countries by a different name. Check the synopsis of some of his earlier films in the book and see if the story resembles the film you have.

Mark

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I was looking through this book because I finally did a Access database of my Duke movies.

THE COMPLETE FILMS OF JOHN WAYNE, by Zmiewsky and Ricci

I noticed one of the movies I have Hell Town is not in the book. Makes me think how many more are out there I don't own or not in that book.

Hi

I have noticed this too in a few books that the filmography is not complete. I did post a list on this site of what i had gathered from various sources as being a "COMPLETE" list of JW films.

Hi

Its in the book under its original title of 'Born to the West'. For some unexplained reason they have not included its re-issue title of 'Hell Town', although they do include other re-named films in the book.

If you have a copy of Duke by Donald Shephered and Robert Slatzer it shows it quite plainly in their filmography.


Regards

Arthur