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Clint Eastwood, 95, shares health update as he admits 'I'll never retire'

4 days ago | the-express.com | George Simpson |Hollie Beale

Eastwood expressed his nostalgia for the golden era of Hollywood and criticized the industry's current trend of remakes and franchises. He said, "I long for the good old days when screenwriters wrote movies like 'Casablanca' in small bungalows on the studio lot. When everyone had a new idea.
Frank Sinatra and John Wayne outrageous reasons for turning down Eastwood role

6 days ago | the-express.com | George Simpson |Hollie Beale

At the time, Sinatra was 55, which perfectly aligned with the character's intended age. Conversely, Eastwood was significantly younger, at just 41, when he eventually took on the part. According to Davi, the reason Sinatra ultimately declined the role was due to the iconic. 357 Magnum gun that was to be his character's trusty sidearm. Davi explained: "[Milius] brought the .357 Magnum with him to show Sinatra. They were telling him the story and they go, 'And this is going to be your gun'.
John Wayne was 'furious' with Kirk Douglas on The War Wagon over political clash

1 week ago | the-express.com | George Simpson |Hollie Beale

Discussing Wayne's polarizing remarks about Native American land with talk show host Dick Cavett in 1971, Douglas steered clear of controversy, revealing, "I don't want to get involved in a conversation about John Wayne. I've made quite a few pictures with John Wayne and, by the way, I've always called him John. Everybody calls him Duke.
John Wayne's moving final days as Hollywood put politics aside to honor Duke

1 week ago | the-express.com | George Simpson |Hollie Beale

This was particularly poignant considering Wayne's disagreements with some actors over the years on set. However, seasoned actors like Kirk Douglas knew better than to discuss politics with Wayne. Among those who voiced their support for the award were Kirk Douglas, Frank Sinatra, Maureen O'Hara, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Arness. Here are some of the heartfelt tributes they paid to Wayne. Douglas penned: "I strongly believe that John Wayne should receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
John Wayne's amazing act of kindness to co-star after he was humiliated on set

2 weeks ago | the-express.com | George Simpson |Hollie Beale

Nevertheless, John Wayne, portraying Captain Kirby York, stepped in, offering guidance and support to the beleaguered newcomer. Agar would remain grateful for Wayne’s generosity, later declaring: "I would go to hell and back for Duke." The actor who played Lt Mickey wasn't the only one to endure Ford's harshness and bullying. Henry Fonda, who starred alongside Wayne as Lt Col Owen Thursday, was exasperated by Ford's obstinate refusal to rehearse emotional scenes.
John Wayne almost died in a fire during a movie set disaster

3 weeks ago | the-express.com | Niamh Spence |George Simpson

One of the world's classic actors could have died whilst filming one of his well known movies. In 1963, John Wayne was on the set of Circus World, starring alongside Claudia Cardinale and Rita Hayworth. The movie received mixed reviews and ultimately failed to impress at the box office, but it could be remembered for an entirely different reason. In the film, Wayne played Matt Masters, a Wild West circus star.
Elvis' incredibly touching tribute to John Wayne during first meeting

4 weeks ago | the-express.com | Ayaan Hirsi Ali |George Simpson

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Express, Elvis' step-brother and Memphis Mafia bodyguard David Stanley spoke about the time they met.
John Wayne's final movie role was in 1976 and his final film was a Star Wars

1 month ago | the-express.com | George Simpson |Hollie Beale

Interestingly, fans may be surprised to learn that Wayne made an uncredited cameo in the original 1977 Star Wars movie, later retitled Episode IV: A New Hope. George Lucas, the director of Star Wars, was a big fan of Wayne's, which allegedly influenced his decision to edit Han Solo's scene so that he only shot Greedo after the alien fired first. According to CBR, this is because a character in a Wayne Western would never shoot first.
John Wayne's act of kindness to Sophia Loren on movie set where she nearly died

1 month ago | the-express.com | George Simpson |Hollie Beale

In a previous interview with Fox News, Loren praised Duke's kindness to her on the 'Legend of the Lost' set, saying: "My English was not great, the crew would sometimes make fun of me, but John Wayne always would stick up for me In her memoir 'Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: My Life', she described the Hollywood star as a "simple man with a great heart". She highlighted his warmth and kindness towards her on set. She also noted that he was a natural gentleman who ensured her comfort on set.
John Wayne was 'furious' with Kirk Douglas and they 'never saw eye to eye'

1 month ago | the-express.com | George Simpson |Hollie Beale

During the flight to Mexico, he struggled to breathe and had to use an oxygen mask throughout the journey. It was at this point that Douglas first became aware of the 59-year-old Duke's frailty. However, this didn't prevent the seasoned actor from expressing his anger towards his co-star. Douglas arrived late on set during The War Wagon's production because he was filming a commercial endorsing Edmund G Brown, a Democrat, for Governor of California.