Hi,
In reagrds to how much he made, I read that from Fred Landesman's wonderful book "The John Wayne Filmography". In regards to his comment about each of those cheapie 1930 westerns being worst than the last, that quote came from Maurice Zolotow's excellent read "Shooting Star".
But your right, it's just apples and oranges.
QuoteDisplay MoreOriginally posted by ethanedwards@Dec 23 2005, 08:41 AM
Duke earned, $1,500 per film and is quoted as saying,
"Each one, was lousier, than the last"
I enjoyed this series, and they remain favourites,
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Actually, Duke earned $850 per picture, and his quote about each picture 'being lousier than the last' was in reference to his Lone Star films he make after these Warner films.
And I agree with you...all 6 are favorites with me too. Probably the best films he made after the 'The Big Trail', and prior to 'Stagecoach'
