The Films of John Wayne 1 - Answers

Published: Sunday 18th December 2011
  1. Who or what was Ethan [John Wayne] trying to find in the John Ford film "The Searchers"? His Niece.
  2. What was the name of the one-eyed character played by John Wayne in "True Grit"? Rooster Cogburn.
  3. What was John Waynes real name? Marion Morrison.
  4. Although John Wayne had already appeared in over 80 films prior, which 1939 western, in which he played the Ringo Kid propelled him to stardom? "Stagecoach".
  5. In which 1952 film did John Wayne play a boxer who returned to his native Ireland? "The Quiet Man".
  6. Which 1970 western was John Waynes last film with Howard Hawks? "Rio Lobo".
  7. Which THREE films, made by John Ford, were known as "The Calvary Trilogy"? "Fort Apache", "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" and "Rio Grande".
  8. What was John Wayne's famous line from "The Greatest Story Ever Told"? "Truly, This man was the son of God"
  9. What film in 1976 became the last that John Wayne made? "The Shootist".
  10. In how many films did Maureen O'Hara share the billing with John Wayne? FIVE.
  11. Which was the first movie that John Wayne both starred in and directed? "The Alamo".
  12. Which historical character did John Wayne portray in the 1956 film "The Conqueror"? Ghenis Khan.
  13. Which was the only film where John Wayne starred with Roy Rogers? "Dark Command" [1940].
  14. What was the 1975 film where John Wayne played a Chicago detective sent to the UK to organise the extradition of a US gangster? "Brannigan".
  15. The 1968 film "Hell Fighters" was loosely based on which famous fire fighters life? Red Adair.
  16. Which 1959 film saw John Wayne partnered with Dean Martin as sheriff and deputy? "Rio Bravo".
  17. What was John Waynes nickname? The Duke.
  18. What was the name of John Waynes character in the 1949 film "The Sands of Iwo Jima"? John Stryker.
  19. In which year did John Wayne die? [June 11th] 1979 at 72 years old.
  20. Who took the role in "The Dirty Dozen" that John Wayne allegedly turned down? Lee Marvin.

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