John Wayne's name is synonymous with the Western, and these five films rank as his very best in the genre, as well as some of the best American movies ever.
A close-up shot of John Wayne's star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. - Tom_young67/Getty Images Actor John "The Duke" Wayne rose to stardom during Hollywood's Golden Age as a fixture of Western movies.
Actor John "The Duke" Wayne rose to stardom during Hollywood's Golden Age as a fixture of Western movies. Even if you don't like the genre, it's hard to deny the impact of classics like "True Grit" ...
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