The first time that Wayne worked with Dollor the horse on the silver screen was in 1969’s True Grit, directed by Henry Hathaway. A 14-year-old named Mattie Ross (Kim Darby) seeks out U.S ...

In The Shootist, Dollor plays a pivotal role, adding depth to the narrative of Wayne's character. The horse also served to strengthen the connection between J. B. Books and the young man, Gillom ...

Actor John Wayne put himself in harm’s way on several movie sets, including She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.It’s one of his favorite performances of his career, but he didn’t earn an Oscar ...

John Wayne couldn't stand John Ford on The Horse Soldiers set and begged the film's producer to lie to the director for him, enraging the filmmaker who found out the truth through his spies.

The Horse Soldiers (1959) ... Howard Hawks and John Wayne reunited for El Dorado, a spiritual remake of their earlier film with an overarchingly similar storyline and characters.