John Wayne The Man Behind the Myth
John Wayne The Man Behind the Myth by Michael Munn, published by Penguin in March 2005, offers a detailed biography of the iconic Hollywood figure. This 400-page reprint provides a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on John Wayne, exploring his legendary status as a hero in numerous epic Western films, including his Academy Award-winning role in True Grit. The book addresses significant aspects of Wayne’s life, including his decision not to serve in World War II, the influence of director John Ford on his career, and the challenges he faced, such as three failed marriages and battles with cancer.
Readers will find an in-depth examination of John Wayne’s life, enriched by Munn’s personal experiences on the set of Brannigan and insights from nearly 100 interviews with those who knew him. The biography also reveals previously undisclosed information, including a plot by Soviet dictator Josef Stalin to assassinate Wayne due to his outspoken anti-Communist views. This work delves into the complexities of Wayne’s character, illustrating how he was perceived both on-screen and off, and situating him within the broader context of film history and popular culture.
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A rare behind-the-scenes look at John Wayne: the legend, hero, and Hollywood icon of numerous epic Western films, including an Academy Award-winning performance in True Grit.
No legend ever walked taller than “The Duke.” Now, author Michael Munn’s startling new biography of John Wayne sets the record straight on why Wayne didn’t serve in World War II, on director John Ford’s contribution to Wayne’s career, and the mega-star’s highs and lows: three failed marriages, and two desperate battles with cancer.
Munn also discloses publicly, for the first time, Soviet dictator Josef Stalin’s plot to assassinate Wayne because of his outspoken, potentially influential anti-Communist views. Drawing on time spent with Wayne on the set of Brannigan—and almost 100 interviews with those who knew him—Munn’s rare, behind-the-scenes look proves this “absolute all-time movie star” was as much a hero in real life as he ever was on-screen.
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