John Wayne and Gregory Peck Both Turned Down Roles in 'High Noon,' the Greatest Western

A 1952 classic that was named the greatest Western ever made was turned down by John Wayne and Gregory Peck.

How John Wayne's Decision Led to 'Seven Men From Now' Being Ranked Among the Best Westerns

A 1956 Western that was turned down by John Wayne was named one of the greatest Westerns of all time.

Why John Wayne's 'True Grit' remains the defining Western film 57 years later

Fifty-seven years ago, True Grit reached theaters and changed the story of John Wayne's career. Released in 1969, the western ...

How John Wayne almost starred in the 1946 western 'Duel in the Sun'

A 1946 classic initially intended to star John Wayne, but became one of the greatest Westerns of all time without him.

John Wayne Classic Originally Meant to Co-Star Fess Parker Named a 'Perfect' Western

Hailed as a perfect film thanks in part to John Wayne's complex performance and the story's moral complexity, The Searchers ...

Iconic 1956 Film Named Greatest Western ‘Masterpiece’ Ever

Earlier this year, Collider unveiled its list of the 20 Greatest Western Movie Masterpieces of All Time, with The Searchers ...

John Wayne Rejected 'High Noon' Over Its 'Un-American' Message, Boosting Gary Cooper's Career

John Wayne famously rejected the role, calling the Oscar-winning Western "the most un-American thing I've ever seen." ...
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6 John Wayne Western Movies That Are Still 10/10 Masterpieces

John Wayne looking to the distance in The Searchers. Image via Warner Bros. John Wayne is the epitome of classic cinema and an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age, who made a name for himself by starring ...