The Duke got robed.
Feb 5, 2019 12:20:34 #
One day at work we got on the subject of John Wayne. When I said I didn't care for him the rest of the mob jumped all over me calling me anti-American, a commie, an idiot, moron, etc. That being the case and knowing UHHers can be just as ruthless, I will refrain from saying anything about Marion except that I think he was one of the greatest actors who ever appeared in the movies.
Yeah, sure he was.
Now I see why there were so many comments about John Wayne and a robe. I just noticed that in the title the OP said "robed" instead of "robbed". Duh .
Yeah, sure he was.
Now I see why there were so many comments about John Wayne and a robe. I just noticed that in the title the OP said "robed" instead of "robbed". Duh .
Feb 5, 2019 14:22:11 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
EdJ0307 wrote:
One day at work we got on the subject of John Wayn... (show quote)
Marlon Brando was a great actor. Indeed.
Feb 5, 2019 14:32:13 #
mas24 wrote:
I was referring to Marion, as in Marion Robert Morrison aka John Wayne, not Marlon Brando. But Brando is a good actor. I liked him in "The Appaloosa" and other films.Marlon Brando was a great actor. Indeed.
Feb 5, 2019 14:34:19 #
I just think they didn't want to an award a guy whos real name was Marion.
Feb 5, 2019 14:55:30 #
Feb 5, 2019 14:56:35 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
speters wrote:
Never liked the dude, so I could care less
Irrespective of his movies, John Wayne was no hero. He did everything he could to avoid serving in WWII.
Feb 5, 2019 15:09:20 #
Feb 5, 2019 15:17:32 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
Bloke wrote:
This is true, though... I liked a lot of his movies, but honestly, he played John Wayne in every one of them!
Then you would have to say the same about Jack Nicholson.
In every single film he’s been in, Jack is always... Jack.
Feb 5, 2019 15:20:51 #
And the same for Anthony Hopkins, always Hopkins. I consider John, Jack and Anthony three of the best who ever existed Period.
kb6kgx wrote:
Then you would have to say the same about Jack Nicholson.
In every single film he’s been in, Jack is always... Jack.
In every single film he’s been in, Jack is always... Jack.
Feb 5, 2019 15:44:44 #
There are good actor and actresses who play roles that reflect their own characters. These are not usually as recognized as those who subsume their character into their parts. I liked John Wayne, but could always see that the roles he played were a part of his own personality.
Feb 5, 2019 16:08:43 #
coyrahman
Loc: Reidsville. NC
I disagree with what you said, just look at "High Noon" that movie was made great by the editor, correction the second editor, the first just could not CUT it. (Pun intended)
Feb 5, 2019 18:22:24 #
DAN Phillips wrote:
America needs more devoted patriots like John Wayne!
I have never seen a bad movie from him!
I have never seen a bad movie from him!
He may have been a patriot but also a draft dodger who really couldn’t act to save his soul,,,
Feb 5, 2019 20:39:08 #
Doddy wrote:
I still enjoy watching ANY of the 'Duke's' films.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2819281/John-Wayne-DID-dodge-draft-continue-torrid-affair-sexy-
German-actress-Marlene-Dietrich-best-lay-ve-new-book-reveals.html
https://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/john-wayne/252904/john-wayne-the-world-war-ii-hero-who-didnt-serve
Wayne was selfish and a first-class coward when it came to refusing to serve in the military.
As a WWII, Korea, and Occupation of Germany soldier I imagine that if Wayne had served one of those cold American soldier bodies would still be alive and Wayne's would have been there instead.
Feb 5, 2019 21:42:37 #
kb6kgx wrote:
Then you would have to say the same about Jack Nicholson.
In every single film he’s been in, Jack is always... Jack.
In every single film he’s been in, Jack is always... Jack.
I agree... Another one is Clint Eastwood... Some great movies, but always the same character!
Feb 5, 2019 21:48:33 #
kb6kgx wrote:
Didn’t he wear a robe, of sorts, in “Genghis Khan”? One of Hollywood’s greatest achievements in casting?
Yeah, that was a masterpiece alright.
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