Criminally-underrated in his lifetime, many classic film fans have come to see that Wayne was actually one of the greatest actors in movie history. Why just last week, Entertainment Weekly included his turn as Ethan Edwards in The Searchers as one of the biggest Oscar snubs of all-time. He'd win my alternate Oscar for that one.
What about you? Do you think John Wayne should have won as Oscar? If so, for which performance? Here are some choices:
Have at it.
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I want to choose "all of the above."
Rio Bravo is one of my all-time faves. All times! And The Quiet Man (which Michele and I streamed just last week) ain't far behind. Nevertheless, I had to go with The Searchers. It seems I'm not alone in appreciating the man's work in that.
I dug that poll.
'The Quiet Man,' and 'The Searchers.'
I'm not a robot.
I too cast my ballot for "The Searchers," not to disparage the other listed Wayne performances.
Wayne was a hugely successful actor who was not thought of as an actor. So I guess he was pretty good.
Last night, watching Seven Samurai, I turned to the missus and said I think he's the John Wayne character. . .
Clarification:
"Last night, watching the first half of Seven Samurai. . . ."
Now high in the Whoamusanyway Field Guide to Brilliant Yet Hilarious Clarifications ... Mister Muleboy His Own Self, seen here, from the side
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