Description

Book Synopsis

Exploring the early westerns of John Wayne--from his first starring role in the The Big Trail (1930) to his breakthrough as the Ringo Kid in John Ford''s Stagecoach (1939)--the authors trace his transformation from Marion Mitchell Morrison, movie studio prop man, into John Wayne, a carefully crafted film persona of his own invention that made him world famous. Wayne''s years of training went well beyond honing his acting skill, as he developed the ability to do his own stunts, perfected his technique as a gun handler and became an expert horseman.



Trade Review
"An interesting read." — Screentrade Magazine (2018)

Becoming John Wayne

    Product form

    £20.89

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £21.99 – you save £1.10 (5%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Thu 18 Jun 2026.

    A Paperback by Jonathan H. Amsbary

    Out of stock


      View other formats and editions of Becoming John Wayne by Jonathan H. Amsbary

      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: 1/1/2018 12:03:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476664132, 978-1476664132
      ISBN10: 1476664137

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Exploring the early westerns of John Wayne--from his first starring role in the The Big Trail (1930) to his breakthrough as the Ringo Kid in John Ford''s Stagecoach (1939)--the authors trace his transformation from Marion Mitchell Morrison, movie studio prop man, into John Wayne, a carefully crafted film persona of his own invention that made him world famous. Wayne''s years of training went well beyond honing his acting skill, as he developed the ability to do his own stunts, perfected his technique as a gun handler and became an expert horseman.



      Trade Review
      "An interesting read." — Screentrade Magazine (2018)

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account