John Wayne’s casting in The Longest Day, which is on BBC Two this weekend, was incredibly controversial and Duke ended up “punishing” the World War II epic’s producer for publicly insulting him. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
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John Wayne was in so much pain he couldn’t sleep on The Train Robbers with Ann-Margret
John Wayne struggled through poor health when filming The Train Robbers, which is on ITV4 this weekend. Yet his co-star Ann-Margret remembers how Duke tenaciously stayed strong throughout the shoot. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »John Wayne shot a fellow star in the butt and was left a pointed reminder in his will
John Wayne shot another Western actor in the buttocks when they were alone – and it was not part of a film shoot. Years later, he received the ultimate reminder. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Read More »Record numbers of Met Police cops probed for misconduct after Wayne Couzens scandal
Probes carried out at the Met grew by 80 per cent to 1,051 from 584 investigations in 2022. The force hailed it as the “strongest crackdown” since the 1970s. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »John Wayne ‘completely exhausted’ on Western movie whose director ‘punched’ leading lady
John Wayne struggled with health problems and through action scenes on Rio Lobo, including carrying his co-star Jennifer O’Neill, who was punched by director Howard Hawks. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Read More »Wayne Rooney gives brutal Man Utd verdict as INEOS told ‘get rid’ of all bar five
Wayne Rooney didn’t hold back, despite Man Utd’s 3-2 win against Newcastle. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »John Wayne admitted ‘I’m on borrowed time’ during health issues on Western set
John Wayne knew he was “on borrowed time” as he pushed through a classic Western shoot in his later years. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »Luke Littler put on spot with tough question from Wayne Mardle after Premier League win
Luke Littler was interviewed shortly after winning his fourth Premier League Darts night. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »The John Wayne Western classic that President Richard Nixon used for his political ends
John Wayne starred in a Western classic that President Richard Nixon ending up using for his own political ends. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »Injured John Wayne struggled to breathe with oxygen mask on Rooster Cogburn set
John Wayne was suffering from serious health problems while shooting Rooster Cogburn with Katharine Hepburn. Duke had struggled with pneumonia, relied on an oxygen mask and would have furious outbursts on set. Daily Express :: Films Feed
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