Movie star John Wayne met his first wife, Josephine Saenz, in a rather unconventional way. It was a time long before technology played a part in the world of dating, although it still made for an intriguing situation. He was originally on a blind date with her sister, but the electric chemistry he shared with her sister ultimately led to the actor’s first marriage.
John Wayne was ashamed of his parents’ divorce L-r: John Wayne and Josephine Saenz | Getty Images
Wayne, originally named Marion Robert Morrison, was born to Mary “Molly” Alberta Brown and Clyde Leonard Morrison. He had a complicated relationship with his parents, especially when it came to his mother. He always tried to spread kindness within the family, but she always held unrealistic expectations over him. Meanwhile, Wayne had a tremendous relationship with his father, whom he respected greatly and received a lot of life advice from,...
John Wayne was ashamed of his parents’ divorce L-r: John Wayne and Josephine Saenz | Getty Images
Wayne, originally named Marion Robert Morrison, was born to Mary “Molly” Alberta Brown and Clyde Leonard Morrison. He had a complicated relationship with his parents, especially when it came to his mother. He always tried to spread kindness within the family, but she always held unrealistic expectations over him. Meanwhile, Wayne had a tremendous relationship with his father, whom he respected greatly and received a lot of life advice from,...
- 3/20/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor John Wayne developed an extensive career in the film industry, ultimately becoming the face of the Western and war movie genres. He earned an Oscar nomination for his leading performance in Sands of Iwo Jima, only to finally pick up the golden statuette for his legendary work in True Grit. However, acting wasn’t his initial love. Wayne was “heartbroken” when he lost that secret dream career.
John Wayne started his props career in high school John Wayne | Reporters Associes/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Carolyn McGivern’s John Wayne: A Giant Shadow revealed how the actor got his props career started back in high school. He joined the Stage Society as a prop boy, which allowed him to learn how to build sets and put together tables, lamps, and any other needs for the set. Wayne took real joy in working with these props for school productions.
The eventual...
John Wayne started his props career in high school John Wayne | Reporters Associes/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Carolyn McGivern’s John Wayne: A Giant Shadow revealed how the actor got his props career started back in high school. He joined the Stage Society as a prop boy, which allowed him to learn how to build sets and put together tables, lamps, and any other needs for the set. Wayne took real joy in working with these props for school productions.
The eventual...
- 3/19/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor John Wayne didn’t always have stardom on the brain, especially when he was in high school. He had several passions, involving himself in several areas, involving journalism, debate, and sports. However, Wayne was undeniably a prankster who found a way to embarrass an actor in a way that caused the audience to erupt into a sea of laughter.
John Wayne worked with props in high school John Wayne | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Before Wayne developed his passion as an actor, he found enjoyment working in the Stage Society as a prop boy. There, he built sets and helped with production design and anything else required to pull off the school’s latest productions. According to Carolyn McGivern’s book, John Wayne: A Giant Shadow, he thought the school productions were “a source of never-ending amusement.”
The movie star developed a strong understanding of sets before heading into a career in acting.
John Wayne worked with props in high school John Wayne | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Before Wayne developed his passion as an actor, he found enjoyment working in the Stage Society as a prop boy. There, he built sets and helped with production design and anything else required to pull off the school’s latest productions. According to Carolyn McGivern’s book, John Wayne: A Giant Shadow, he thought the school productions were “a source of never-ending amusement.”
The movie star developed a strong understanding of sets before heading into a career in acting.
- 3/17/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Movie star John Wayne deeply enjoyed playing games, such as bridge and dominoes. He wasn’t ever against having a strong drink and sharing good company with his close friends. Wayne was very close friends with filmmaker John Ford and fellow actor Ward Bond, but they had a particular dynamic that informed how the games went.
John Wayne was miserable filming ‘Three Godfathers’ John Wayne as Robert Hightower |
Three Godfathers tells the story of thieves named Robert Hightower (Wayne), Pete Fuerte (Pedro Armendáriz), and Abilene Kid (Harry Carey Jr.). They rob an Arizonian bank before Sheriff Buck Sweet (Bond) pursues them across the desert. Along the way, the trio comes across a woman (Mildred Natwick), who is dying during childbirth, as they promise to bring her child to society.
According to Carolyn McGivern’s book, John Wayne: A Giant Shadow, the cast and crew had an awful time filming Three Godfathers.
John Wayne was miserable filming ‘Three Godfathers’ John Wayne as Robert Hightower |
Three Godfathers tells the story of thieves named Robert Hightower (Wayne), Pete Fuerte (Pedro Armendáriz), and Abilene Kid (Harry Carey Jr.). They rob an Arizonian bank before Sheriff Buck Sweet (Bond) pursues them across the desert. Along the way, the trio comes across a woman (Mildred Natwick), who is dying during childbirth, as they promise to bring her child to society.
According to Carolyn McGivern’s book, John Wayne: A Giant Shadow, the cast and crew had an awful time filming Three Godfathers.
- 2/20/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Movie star John Wayne and Montgomery Clift were an unlikely pair for Red River, but their casting certainly worked out for the best. The young actor certainly had a lot to learn from the veteran whom he was performing alongside. Wayne once explained how he taught Clift how to fight to make Red River work as well as possible.
‘Red River’ pit John Wayne and Montgomery Clift against each other L-r: John Wayne as Thomas Dunson and Montgomery Clift as Matt Garth | Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images
Red River follows the stubborn Thomas Dunson (Wayne), who works on a successful Texas cattle ranch. He has the support of a loyal train hand named Groot (Walter Brennan) and his protége, Matt Garth (Clift). Thomas brought the latter in as a boy after he became an orphan.
However, things between Thomas and Matt turn sour after the Civil War when they...
‘Red River’ pit John Wayne and Montgomery Clift against each other L-r: John Wayne as Thomas Dunson and Montgomery Clift as Matt Garth | Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images
Red River follows the stubborn Thomas Dunson (Wayne), who works on a successful Texas cattle ranch. He has the support of a loyal train hand named Groot (Walter Brennan) and his protége, Matt Garth (Clift). Thomas brought the latter in as a boy after he became an orphan.
However, things between Thomas and Matt turn sour after the Civil War when they...
- 2/18/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Movie star John Wayne had no issue demonstrating his affection for women. He married three times over the course of his career, but he was known for having a type. Wayne was “obsessed” with Latin women, which was apparent in his dating life. The Duke once opened up about how he came to have specific preferences when it came to preferences in his partners.
John Wayne married 2 Latin women L-r: Pilar Palette and John Wayne | Hulton Archive/Getty Images
The first of Wayne’s three marriages started with Josephine Alicia Saenz, who had a Spanish American background. They met before he had the status of a movie star from his humble beginnings in their teenage years. However, their marriage ultimately ended in divorce in 1945.
Wayne’s next two marriages were with Latin women. The first was Esperanza Baur, who he referred to as Chata. Their relationship took a turn for the worst,...
John Wayne married 2 Latin women L-r: Pilar Palette and John Wayne | Hulton Archive/Getty Images
The first of Wayne’s three marriages started with Josephine Alicia Saenz, who had a Spanish American background. They met before he had the status of a movie star from his humble beginnings in their teenage years. However, their marriage ultimately ended in divorce in 1945.
Wayne’s next two marriages were with Latin women. The first was Esperanza Baur, who he referred to as Chata. Their relationship took a turn for the worst,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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