The Northwest Montana History Museum invites the public to saddle up Aug. 26 to see the epic early Western, “The Big Trail,” starring John Wayne in his first leading role. The story of the 1930 film ...

WINTERSET, Iowa — The John Wayne Birthplace Museum has acquired a camera used to film its titular star's first leading role, the museum announced on Facebook. Then 23-years-old, Iowa-born John Wayne ...

While making a Western in 1935, John Wayne recieved advice from one of his co-stars, and it helped create an important part of his onscreen persona.

Wayne's breakout role in the 1939 movie Stagecoach led to him being cast in lead roles in many big movies - and it is claimed one director was unhappy about this ...

John Wayne is one of cinema's greatest stars, with his face the first many associate with the Golden Age of Hollywood. From his breakout role in 1939's Stagecoach to his shining role as a Civil War ...

When it comes to Orange County icons, John Wayne is among the most well known. Before the county’s airport was named after him, the actor rose to fame starring in Western and war films made during ...

The Kentucky native worked often with director Andrew V. McLaglen and did lots of Westerns on screens big and small. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Faulkner died Aug. 26 of natural causes at a health ...

For decades, the Western triumphed over all other genres in Hollywood. Horse operas were popular on the big and small screens, with many actors paying their industry dues as cowboys, outlaws, lawmen, ...