A bronze statue of John Wayne stands at the entrance of a new museum in his hometown of Winterset, Iowa. A life-size statue of John Wayne, set against the backdrop of Monument Valley, where five of ...

John Wayne played more than a cowboy on the silver screen – he was also known for playing a military man in movies such as The Green Berets and Sands of Iwo Jima. As such, the Duke had a deep respect ...

WINTERSET, Iowa — The John Wayne Birthplace Museum has acquired a camera used to film its titular star's first leading role, the museum announced on Facebook. Then 23-years-old, Iowa-born John Wayne ...

WINTERSET, Iowa - The biggest of big stars had a big party recently to celebrate the centennial of his birth. Marion Morrison, who would later dazzle the world starring as John Wayne in 152 movies, ...

The Northwest Montana History Museum invites the public to saddle up Aug. 26 to see the epic early Western, “The Big Trail,” starring John Wayne in his first leading role. The story of the 1930 film ...