The Movie That Made John Wayne a Star: The Legacy of Stagecoach
Discover how “Stagecoach” (1939) transformed the Western genre and launched John Wayne into Hollywood stardom.
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The Journal
The John Wayne Journal is a collection of stories that celebrate the legacy of John Wayne through art, events, special collaborations, and more.
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch…
Inspired by the life and legacy of John Wayne, a new collection of “bar” stars drops! Written by Jenn Thornton…
Wayne in LA, The Sequel!
On Location with John Wayne follows the actor from rising star to Hollywood supernova. Written by Jenn Thornton Not too…
Wayne in LA
A young Marion Morrison (far left) with his family in 1917. In a two-parter, On Location follows a young “Duke”…
Of Myths & Men
Behind the scenes with Wyatt Earp, John Wayne and an only-in-Hollywood tale. Written by Jenn Thornton Given the lawmen that…
Dress of Duke
John Wayne’s onscreen costumes—studied and selected by the actor himself—paid tribute to the West while telegraphing the look of the…
Asia Pacific’s Arlington
A tribute to resistance, sacrifice and brothers in arms, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial takes us Back to Bataan. Written by…
Next Stop, Nevada!
The Journal goes on location with John Wayne to the Silver State in remembrance of the actor’s beloved last film The Shootist. …
Duke’s Coastal Haven
With the Paddle Up Pickleball Tournament and John Wayne Grit Series set for this April, On Location with John Wayne sets sail for the legend’s California coastal home—Newport Beach.
