Peek inside the life and career of John Wayne, "The Duke," in this amazingly detailed book. Read about his humble beginnings, his desire to join the military, to be a football pro, and ultimately his rise to stardom in the Wild West movies of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. This book features a review of the top 10 Wayne movies for each decade and discusses how he became a star, and how he got along with his co-stars and leading ladies. Learn about Wayne's political influence and ambitions, his foray onto the small screen, and ultimately his diagnosis of incurable cancer. In his day, John Wayne was considered the epitome of manhood.

Book Information
ISBN 9781497104358
Author Neil Crossley
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Fox Chapel Publishing
Publisher Fox Chapel Publishing