Posts from Gorch in thread „THREE BAD MEN: John Ford, John Wayne, Ward Bond“

  • THREE BAD MEN: John Ford, John Wayne, Ward Bond

    I'll give it a shot.


    I've read several books about Duke and Ford and Ward Bond always was mentioned, usually as the "butt" of ribald jokes but this is the only book that explores the complex friendship between the three.
    Nollen researched his book to a fault and even scored a few interviews of his own over the years. Henry Brandon revealed that his politics were different from Duke, and especially Bond, and that when Scar confronts Ethan Edwards there was precious little acting required.
    Another gem I didn't know is that Duke told Ford, when casting "Salute" in 1929, that Bond was nicknamed "The Judge" because he spent so much time on the football bench.
    I also didn't know the extent of Bond's filmography. He was in everything and worked for every director of note.
    The real story here though is the twisted relationships between a besotted, tortured cinematic savant and his equally flawed alcohol-fueled two surrogate sons.
    KP has told everyone where and how to obtain this book. I'd recommend it to all Duke's fans.
    Ethan, I'm sure you'll add it to the Wayne books section if you haven't already.

  • THREE BAD MEN: John Ford, John Wayne, Ward Bond

    Have no idea about the still, but if you have Mike Siegel in your corner, you're on the best track there is.
    Mike is one of the best collector, interpreter, interviewer, knowledgeable, loyal, talented and friendly film experts that I have ever had the privilege of corresponding with. Years ago, he graciously spent some time advising me about my son's interest in film making. His documentaries and books are of historic proportions.
    As Duke said about Chuck Roberson - when you can count them on one hand, count me in. I feel the same about JuniorMike.


    We deal in lead, friend.