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About Mel Priddle
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Movies have always been my great love and John Wayne films in particular gave me more pleasure than most. I have studied his body of work for years and would be more than happy to answer any questions relating anything he appeared in, directed or produced.

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Ex-cinema manager and film publicist.

   

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The Duke's horses name in True Grit5/28/2009
  Q: I recently read an article stating the horses name in True Grit was Dollor or Dollar, not sure ...
  A: "Beau" and "Dollor" both appeared in the film "True Grit". Beau can be seen jumping the fence with ...
john wayne movies5/27/2009
  Q: who starred in more movies with john wayne...ward bond or ben johnson?
  A: 'Starred' is perhaps the wrong word, for, in the early days, they were both getting small and ...
Stunt men5/21/2009
  Q: Have you ever heard of Dick Shane, or JD Hennings,or JD Hayes? They claim to have done stunt work ...
  A: Dick Shane was a well known stuntman/horse wrangler in the late 60's/early 70's, mostly on TV shows ...
favorite john wayne film12/2/2008
  Q: john wayne is my fovorite actor and plays in my fovorite movie. I would like to know which is your ...
  A: Although I have read that piece of trivia on two or three sites (the same wording copied from site ...
John Wayne11/19/2008
  Q: how many movies have John Wayne been in and what movies are they.
  A: Far too many for me to list here, but, if you go to the following great site, you will find a list ...
John Wayne's horse9/17/2008
  Q: What are the names of the horses John Wayne rode? Thanks, Jimm
  A: John Wayne was no great lover of horses, although he did become quite an accomplised horseman over ...
Duke the Miracle Horse8/31/2008
  Q: I'm fascinated by the revelation that John Wayne had specific horses he rode. What can you tell me ...
  A: First off let me say that I've never claimed to be an expert on horses, but I will answer you as ...
classic western film8/31/2008
  Q: i'm trying to find a classic western film i saw as a kid - i can't remember many exact details - ...
  A: You may be thinking of the 1967 film "The Way West", which starred Kirk Douglas, Richard Widmark, ...
John Wayne deaths8/17/2008
  Q: What were the names of the movies that John Wayne died in?
  A: John Wayne is seen dying in the following films........ Reap the Wild Wind (1942) The Fighting ...
john wayne8/17/2008
  Q: hi could you please tell me if micheal wayne appeared in any film with his dad
  A: Michael Wayne, who produced several of his father's later films, made only two appearances, both ...
john wayne7/22/2008
  Q: how many films was john wayne killed in
  A: This is such a popular question. I've lost track of the number of times that I've answered it over ...
Dog name Bar-Killer6/30/2008
  Q: Did you find the movie with the dog named Bar-Killer. I was also curious. Thanks
  A: Yes, it was a 1975 film called "Against A Crooked Sky". It starred Richard Boone and was something ...
john wayne6/24/2008
  Q: how many movies did john wayne make as singing sandy? ANSWER: Hello Mark, John Wayne appeared as ...
  A: You're most welcome, Mark. Just as a footnote, I believe Monogram Studios had planned on more ...
john wayne6/23/2008
  Q: how many movies did john wayne make as singing sandy?
  A: John Wayne appeared as Singin' Sandy Saunders in just one film, "Riders Of Destiny" in 1933. His ...
john wayne6/15/2008
  Q: what were the names of the movies where john wayne died in?
  A: John Wayne is seen to dir in the following films........ Reap the Wild Wind (1942) The Fighting ...
John Wayne Throwing stuff?5/17/2008
  Q: Could you please tell me if John Wayne used throwing things in his movies as a trade mark move? My ...
  A: Well, I wouldn't exactly call it a "trade mark", but he certainly used that particular gesture as a ...
John Wayne5/2/2008
  Q: How many WESTERNS did John Wayne die in ??? I only know of two .The Cowboys and Truee Grie..
  A: John Wayne is seen to die in just two 'Westerns', "The Cowboys" (1972) and "The Shootist" (1976). ...
J. Waynes movies4/30/2008
  Q: Would it be possible to list all of John Wayne western and war movies. Thank you. Doug
  A: If you go to the following great site, you will find a list of the 206 known Movies, Documentaries, ...
John Wayne3/3/2008
  Q: Could you please supply me with alist of the movies that John Wayne died in, I have been told he ...
  A: John Wayne is seen to die in the following films........ Reap the Wild Wind (1942) The Fighting ...
Young John Wayne Movie Photo2/27/2008
  Q: While looking through some stuff in a friend's attic, I came across this young John Wayne movie ...
  A: That lady is Vera Hruba Ralston (also known as just Vera Ralston) who made several films for ...
John Wayne2/11/2008
  Q: How many movies did John Wayne's son Patrick Wayne play in with him?
  A: Here's the list of John Wayne films that Patrick Wayne made an appearance in....... Rio Grande ...
White Horse1/24/2008
  Q: What were the Horses Name or Names that were ridden in John Wayne EARLY WESTERNS. They were ...
  A: The horse you are thinking of was called DUKE. John Wayne rode him in a half-dozen westerns in the ...
John Wayne - Academy Awards1/16/2008
  Q: I checked your previously asked questions and did not see this one in there. Did John Wayne ever ...
  A: John Wayne received three Adademy Award Nominations; first in 1949 for Best Actor in a Leading Role ...
John Wayne quote1/7/2008
  Q: I went to John Wayne's 100 year birthday celebration in Winterset, IA last May. I bought a coffe mug ...
  A: I'm not sure that John Wayne ever actually said those words in one of his films. He made similar ...
John Wayne Movie1/6/2008
  Q: I remember seeing a movie where John Wayne died in the end by throwing a fire torch into a dynamite ...
  A: John Wayne does that in the character of Davy Crockett fighting against the Mexicans near the end of ...
john wayne1/4/2008
  Q: in total, how many movies did john wayne do in his career?
  A: If you go to the following great site, you will find a list of the 206 Known Movies, Documentaries, ...
Stunt men1/3/2008
  Q: I have the collection of John Wayne movie done in the 30's. There are some amazing things, like ...
  A: John Wayne did do some of his own stunt work, but the most hazardous stunts were usually performed ...
John Wayne11/11/2007
  Q: Did the duke star in a movie about or in Hawaii?
  A: "Donovan's Reef" (1963) was set in Hawaii. It was filmed on the Hawaiian island of Kaua`i. The ...
john wayne10/30/2007
  Q: How many total movies are John Wayne its for are big John WAyne fan my history teacher thanks
  A: Tell your Teacher to have a look at the following site and he will find a complete list of the 206 ...
Duke's Real Name10/17/2007
  Q: What was the Duke's real name? I think his first name was Marion.
  A: John Wayne was born in the small town of Winterset, Iowa, on May 26, 1907. He was named Marion ...
john waynes horses10/13/2007
  Q: Did John Wayne ever ride a horse named Duke?
  A: Yes, in the early 1930's Wayne road a horse called Duke in the 1932/33 westerns "Ride Him Cowboy", ...
real life horses name9/30/2007
  Q: What was John Waynes real life horses name? All I can seem to find online is the horses in his ...
  A: You're most welcome, Amy. It just occurred to me that there was one horse that Wayne preferred to ...
real life horses name9/30/2007
  Q: What was John Waynes real life horses name? All I can seem to find online is the horses in his ...
  A: I'm not aware of any particular horse that could be regarded as John Wayne's. No doubt he and/or his ...
John Wayne films in Monument Valley9/28/2007
  Q: How many films did John wayne make in Monument Valley- I know it was his favorite location, just ...
  A: Possibly not as many as you might think. Monument Valley was the great love of director John Ford ...
name of a movie9/15/2007
  Q: I am a big John Wayne fan I use to watch them with my Dad .I am trying to find out the name of his ...
  A: Yes, that was a film called "Rio Bravo" from 1959. Here are a couple of links for more ...
which john wayne movie9/9/2007
  Q: i understand there is a john wayne movie about a railroad crash or something. do you know which ...
  A: That sounds like it could be the movie serial that Wayne made in 1932 called "The Hurricane ...
stunts8/12/2007
  Q: I was reading some of the questions and answers,,and one in particular, has got my brain in a ...
  A: Yes, he did do a lot of his own riding, but some was also performed by his stuntman. I believe that ...
Patrick Wayne8/12/2007
  Q: ,can you please tell me how many films Patrick wayne was in with his fathet,and how many Christopher ...
  A: Patrick Wayne appeared in the following John Wayne films: Rio Grande (1950) The Quiet Man (1952) ...
John Wayne8/9/2007
  Q: How many films did the Duke appear in. Not nessessary starring.?
  A: If you go to the following site, you will find a list of the 206 known Movies, Documentaries, Videos ...
john wayne8/4/2007
  Q: ,could you please tell me how many films Ben Johnston was in with John Wayne
  A: Ben Johnson was in the following John Wayne films...... "Tall In The Saddle" (1944) - Uncredited ...
john wayne8/4/2007
  Q: ,can you please tell me how many children John Wayne had,,
  A: John Wayne had seven children from his three marriages to Josephine Saenz, Esperanza Bauer and Pilar ...
John Wayne7/28/2007
  Q: What John Wayne movies did Maureen O'Harra play in?
  A: John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara appeared in the following films together.......... "Rio Grande" 1950 ...
John Wayne Politics7/1/2007
  Q: I recently heard a story, that the Republican party asked John Wayne to run for president in I think ...
  A: Yes, it was widely reported at the time that "due to his enormous popularity, and his status as the ...
More about the horses6/25/2007
  Q: Who picked out the horse for John Wayne? I've heard it said about sorrel horses with blaze faces and ...
  A: First off let me say that I've never claimed to be an expert on horses, but I will answer you as ...
two movies6/21/2007
  Q: I'm trying to think of two John Wayne movies. Please help. In one he's married and has i think ...
  A: The first one is "The Wings Of Eagles" (1957). http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wings_of_eagles/ ...
Apache Land in Goold Canyon Arizona5/22/2007
  Q: ......What movies did John Wayne make at Apache Land in Gold Canyon Arizona?
  A: Apparantly, none! I found a piece by Philip Rauso Jr., the Historian/Curator of the Apacheland ...
ELDORADO5/21/2007
  Q: I am working on some "fun" history trivia/extra credit. What is the n of John Wayne's horse in ...
  A: The appaloosa ridden by John Wayne in "El Dorado" was called 'Cochise'. The horse actually belonged ...
john wayne5/19/2007
  Q: how many films did john Wayne make and what were they e.g.titles
  A: If you go to the following site, you will find a list of the 206 Known Movies, Documentaries, Videos ...
John Wayne4/20/2007
  Q: Mel, In your opinion, what are John Wayne's 10 best movies? Thanks! ANSWER: Hello Callie, My ten ...
  A: Callie, Well, it was my opinion you wanted, and that's what I gave you. For some reason, Wayne ...
John Wayne4/20/2007
  Q: Mel, In your opinion, what are John Wayne's 10 best movies? Thanks!
  A: My ten favourites, in no particular order, would be...... Red River The Searchers Stagecoach True ...
Filming locations4/13/2007
  Q: What John Wayne movies have been filmed in Colorado. In paticular, I've heard that there was a ...
  A: Here are the John Wayne films, partly filmed in Colorado, that I know of......... "THE COWBOYS" ...
john wayne songs4/9/2007
  Q: has john wayne ever sang in any of his films, if so how many?
  A: John Wayne did appear to sing in some of his early westerns, like when he played the character of ...
John Wayne4/5/2007
  Q: What is that thing John Wayne wears on his right wrist?
  A: That was a copper bracelet, worn for pain relief. It's a long-held belief that a deficiency of ...
john wayne4/4/2007
  Q: is there a film starring john wayne with a giant octapus in it .If so do you know the title please. ...
  A: Yes, there were actually two John Wayne films that featured giant sea creatures. Wayne fought and ...
horse in El Dorado3/14/2007
  Q: Can you tell me the name of the horse in El Dorado and how to find more information on him. I own ...
  A: The appaloosa ridden by in "El Dorado" was called 'Cochise'. The horse actually belonged to the ...
title of a film12/17/2006
  Q: i am hopeing that you can solve a puzzle for us.has john wayne starred in a film in which he was ...
  A: I'm not totally certain if this is the film you are looking for, but there is a scene in "The Sea ...
where to find a list of john wayne movies12/12/2006
  Q: My ex-husband is trying to collect all of John Wayne's movies, do you know where I can find a ...
  A: Further to my earlier answer, I came across the following site which I thought might be of interest ...
John Wayne Movie12/1/2006
  Q: What movie where the grandson was kidnapped and Maureen O'Hara were in the movie? His son Patrich ...
  A: That film was called "BIG JAKE". It was made in 1971 and, as you rightly say, featured Maureen ...
John Wayne11/9/2006
  Q: Can you please tell me if any of John Wayne's films were shot in the Grand Kanyon as I recently went ...
  A: Well, not in the Grand Canyon itself, but not too far away in Monument Valley, Utah. It is part of ...
John Wayne's favorite horse11/7/2006
  Q: I've heard the horse John jumps over the fence at the end of True Grit became his favorite horse and ...
  A: This is quite a difficult one and I doubt that anybody could now give you an absolutely correct ...
movie question11/5/2006
  Q: I used to watch westerns with my father in the 70's, lots of John Wayne. I'm looking for a specific ...
  A: I've spent a good deal of time trying to track down an answer for you, but I've really had no great ...
John Wayne10/29/2006
  Q: In what eight movies was John Wayne killed? And in what year was each movie released?
  A: For some reason this is the most asked of all John Wayne questions. Here is the list....... Reap ...
John Wayne10/5/2006
  Q: How can I get a list of what John Wayne movies were filmed in Arizona?
  A: The only way I can think of is to go to the following website and put the name John Wayne in the ...
John Wayne8/30/2006
  Q: Did John Wayne ever make a movie which supposedly took place in Hawaii, but in which he also died. ...
  A: The only John Wayne film I can think of that comes anywhere near answering your question is the 1949 ...
John Wayne8/30/2006
  Q: .. thanks for the help...your great...and although not a direct follow-up...what about this one... ...
  A: I have always believed John Wayne to be 6'4", but maybe that's only in cowboy boots. I was lucky ...
McLintock!8/30/2006
  Q: Just how many people are shot/killed in the John Wayne 1963 film "McLintock!"? (Not counting Patrick ...
  A: This is an interesting question, and one that I've never given any thought to before. I think you ...
El Dorado8/3/2006
  Q: I read your page http://experts.about.com/q/Wayne-John-1509/El-Dorado.htm, and wondered if the ...
  A: Yes, the John Gabriel who played Pedro in the film is credited with being the song's lyricist (see ...
john wayne film locations7/25/2006
  Q: what john wayne films were shot in part/whole in and around patagonia, arizona. i've been to ...
  A: "McLintock" (1963) was shot entirely in Arizona. Part of it using the San Rafael Ranch State Park, ...
John Wayne deaths in movies7/24/2006
  Q: What are the names of all of the movies that John Wayne died in. I know "The Cowboys" and "The ...
  A: Here's the list........ Reap the Wild Wind (1942) The Fighting Seabees (1944) Wake of the Red ...
McLintock Filming location7/1/2006
  Q: I watched McLintock last night and am curious where it was filmed. I kept trying to guess the ...
  A: "McLintock" was filmed using the following locations: Nogales, Arizona, USA Old Tucson - 201 S. ...
John Wayne6/23/2006
  Q: Is there and if so, How can I get a DVD, (not a CD) of John Wayne, "America, Why I Love Her".
  A: John Wayne reciting the words of John Mitchum was first made as an album in 1973, and re-released as ...
john wayne movies that he was killed or dead iin5/28/2006
  Q: in your 1/21/06 answer to sue you stated wayne was dead in 8 films. he was also a corpse in the ...
  A: Sue's actual question was "How many movies did John Wayne die in?", and I replied as follows: "John ...
John Wayne4/9/2006
  Q: How many movies did john wanye die in
  A: John Wayne died in the following films: Central Airport (1933) Reap the Wild Wind (1942) The ...
John Wayne movies1/21/2006
  Q: How many movies did John Wayne die in?
  A: John Wayne died in 8 films for definite, and a further two, depending on how you want to look at it. ...
filming location3/31/2005
  Q: Where was the 1934 film "The Trail Beyond" starring John Wayne filmed? It wasn't in Canada. The ...
  A: "The Trail Beyond" utilised the following locations: Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San ...
movie10/25/2004
  Q: WHERE CAN I FIND A CD OR VCR OF THE MOVIE TITLED THE HIGH AND MIGHTY?
  A: "The High And The Mighty" has been at the centre of a copyright/ownership disagreement for years ...
john wayne saying8/25/2004
  Q: when you answered my last question on windage and elevation i mistakingly thought that it was the ...
  A: Sorry, but you've stumped me this time. Can't place that one at all. If I can find out from someone ...
John Wayne7/30/2004
  Q: Since you are the expert on John Wayne is it true that he is in fact Canadian? Thanks.
  A: John Wayne was born Marion Michael Morrison in Winterset, Iowa, USA, on May 26, 1907. So, he was ...
John Wayne's real Height7/25/2004
  Q: I looked up his height online and have been repeatedly told that he was 6'4" and had size 11 boots. ...
  A: Well, if he wasn't 6'4", he was, at worst, only half an inch less than that. Seriously, though, I ...
Hatari!7/11/2004
  Q: I REALLY hope you can help me with this question...I have searched extensively and cannot find it on ...
  A: Funnily enough, I was doing publicity work for Paramount back in the early 60's and this was a film ...
The Duke4/29/2003
  Q: How did John Wayne get the nick name "The Duke?"
  A: John Wayne was born May 26th, 1907 in Winterset, Iowa as Marion Robert Morrison. When his brother ...
John Ford's "The Searchers"9/22/2002
  Q: Sir, Can you tell me the name of the gentleman who was in many of the Duke's earlier movies and who ...
  A: The gentleman's name was HANK WORDEN (real name Norton Earl Worden). He was born 23rd July 1901 in ...
El Dorado2/11/2002
  Q: Where can I find the song of El Dorado and the Poe´s poem that Caan says at the same movie? Do you ...
  A: The poem from the film is Edgar Allen Poe's "Eldorado". It goes like this...... "Eldorado" by Edgar ...
Movie & song8/26/2001
  Q: Do you know if the 1954 film"The High & the Mighty"staring John Wayne,ever was on TV? (I know it's ...
  A: "The High And The Mighty" was shown on television many years ago, but, owing to copyright problems, ...
the quiet man5/4/2001
  Q: in the quiet man who stunt doubled for john wayne in the horse racing scene on the beach and for ...
  A: I'm not totally sure on this one. I've used all my normal search resources for this and not been ...

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