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.

Ron Howard Recalls ‘Intense’ Atmosphere on Set of John Wayne’s Final Film

And I was getting along with both of them separately, just fine,” Howard said before adding that Wayne complained about how ...

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 ...

John Wayne's 1940 Film 'The Long Voyage Home' Achieves Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score

The World War II drama isn't as famous as The Searchers or True Grit, but critics have embraced it for more than eight decades.

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.

Ron Howard recalls ‘uncomfortable’ John Wayne experience

Ron Howard recalls ‘uncomfortable’ John Wayne experience on set of final movie - The ‘Happy Days’ star was 22 when he appeared in the Western icon’s final film ‘The Shootist’ ...