John Wayne Movies Quiz: Can You Name The Duke's Most Popular Films?
Written by Jessica Holom
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From El Dorado to The Alamo, what do you know about John Wayne's most popular films?
“Get down off them horses. I don't favor looking up to the likes of you.” – John Wayne
If you've followed John Wayne's career from beginning to end, you know each and every one of his 100+ films. From The Big Trail to The Alamo, he delivered stellar performance after stellar performance, playing each role with his signature John Wayne delivery.
Whether a small-town sheriff or a four-star general, John Wayne's rough-and-ready persona was steadfast throughout his decades in film. On the other hand, he could also show a softer side at times, even surprising his long-time collaborator, director John Ford, with his acting chops, prompting him to say, "I never knew the big son of a bitch could act."
What do you know about John Wayne's varied career? Take our John Wayne Movies Quiz to see if you could hold your own with the legend.
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"Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway." – John Wayne
Don't be scared about this fun and entertaining John Wayne Movies Quiz. Saddle up and answer trivia about his most popular films.
Do you know all the movies in his cavalry trilogy? Which film did Wayne direct himself that earned him a Best Picture nomination? Which is the only picture he won Best Actor for? Name each of John Wayne's films in this John Wayne Movies Quiz, and you might just earn your spurs with the Duke.
Are you a true blue cowboy, or are you clueless? This John Wayne Movies Quiz will decide that for you!
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Howard Hawks directed John Wayne. His name was Howard Hawks, not Hanks. Secondly, Col Cord McNally was John Wayne’s character in Rio Lobo, not Donovon’s Reef. His name in Donavon’s Reef was Michael P. Donovon…Hence the name of the movie… Donovan’s Reef…🫤