John Wayne's final Rio Bravo sequel was a major disappointment, but it could have been saved by one genius story suggestion ...

John Wayne was furious when caught using an oxygen mask on the set of The Sons of Katie Elder, but his co-star Dean Martin ...

it reunited the Duke with his "Rio Bravo" co-star Dean Martin. They'd made one of the greatest movies of all time together. Surely, that counts for something. Not for John Wayne apparently.

In contrast, Wayne and Hawks aimed to present a traditional Western narrative that emphasized self-reliance and the strength of camaraderie. Wayne famously called High Noon "un-American," and his ...

John Wayne and Dean Martin portray estranged brothers seeking redemption in the nostalgic Western classic, The Sons of Katie Elder. Dean Martin's portrayal of Tom Elder showcases his dramatic ...