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.

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.

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 ...

Why Fans Still Adore Gregory Peck's 1958 Western 'The Big Country'

John Wayne and Clint Eastwood dominated the genre, but several acting legends dipped their toes in the respective waters of the Western. Among them was Gregory Peck, who is most well-known for his ...

Robert Fuller, other Western stars convene at Flashback film festival

Fans gathered in Mississippi to meet 92-year-old Western star Robert Fuller at the Flashback Film and TV event.

Ron Howard Recalls John Wayne and Don Siegel’s Feud on ‘The Shootist’: “They Did Not Get Along”

The future Oscar winner learned as much from the off-camera drama as the filmmaking.

‘The Shootist’ Was ‘Uncomfortable’ Due to a John Wayne Feud

He revealed that he learned a lot while making the film, which starred John Wayne, but that the set was "uncomfortable" due ...

The “unpatriotic” 1949 movie that cost John Wayne an Oscar

John Wayne ended up shooting himself in the foot when he inadvertently torpedoed his own chances at winning the first Oscar ...