Thanks Jay. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one here who would be interested in this.
Posts from gt12pak in thread „John Wayne Trivia“
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Okay, here's the answers:
1. In what film would you find the line: "Bat Masterson always was full of sheep dip."?
{The Shootist}
2. In what film would you find a character named "Budger"?
{Cahill, U.S. Marshal. Budger was the nickname of the youngest of Cahill's boys. Played by Clay O'Brien}
3. On what imaginary South Sea island does the film "Donovan's Reef" take place?
{Haleakaloah. I probably misspelled it!}
4. In what two John Wayne films will you find a primary character with the name of "Gilhooley"?
{Donovan's Reef - Gilhooley was played by Lee Marvin; and McLintock! - Kathleen McLintock's [Maureen O'Hara] maiden was Gilhooley}
5. What was the name of the founding editor of the Shinbone Star, and who played him?
{Dutton Peabody - played by Edmund O'Brien}
6. What two John Wayne films feature a tribute to Harry Carey, Sr.?
{Three Godfathers - tribute at the beginning to the "Bright Star of the Early Western Sky"; and The Searchers - at the end of the film, Wayne crosses his right arm across his body and grasps his left elbow, traditionally a Harry Carey Sr., gesture. Wayne did it as a tribute to Carey, Sr.}
7. Aside from John Wayne, two actors who appeared in "Hondo", also appeared in "McLintock!" Who were they and what characters did they play in each film?
Leo Gordon played Ed Lowe in Hondo and Jones the "Cheechalker" whom Wayne belts at the mud slide in McLintock; and Michael Pate played Chief Vittorio in Hondo and Chief Puma in McLintock}
8. What exactly is a "Cheechalker"?
Cheechalker is actually pronounced "Cheechalko" and is an Indian word meaning one who is inexperienced or has no knowledge. Essentially a tenderfoot or greenhorn.}
9. Who was originally slated to play Dan Roman in "The High And The Mighty"?
{Spencer Tracey, who refused to work with director William Wellman}
10. In "The Comancheros" what was the name of the gun runner, and who played him?
{Ed Baines. He was played by Guinn "Big Boy" Williams}
I hope you all enjoyed this little quiz. If anyone's interested, I'll post another one. See ya'll later,
Colorado Bob
Well I just found this thread and I for one would definitely be interested in another trivia quiz. I actually was able to answer most of the ones here.
