John Wayne: The Man behind the Myth

by Michael Munn (Author)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $4.70

  New in Paperback Reveals details of secret Communist plot to assassinate Wayne Author worked with Wayne Book draws on interviews with close family and friends To many generations of filmgoers John Wayne epitomlses the slow-talking sharp-shooting hero of the Wild West. He starred in over 200 films during his lifetime and his famous screen persona, based on patriotism and a clearcut perception of right and wrong, came to represent the real John Wayne. Michael Munn draws on the time he spent working with Wayne and almost 100 interviews with Wayne's close family, friends and colleagues to reveal the real man behind the myth. He analyses Wayne's professional highs and lows, his three failed marriages and two desperate battles with cancer. But most startlingly, Munn discloses the details of a Communist plot to have Wayne assassinated - a secret he kept from even his own family - proving that Wayne was as much a hero off screen as he ever was on it.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2003

  $3.25

  This in-depth look at the life of John Wayne differs from most other biographies available because the author has actually met and worked with the legend. He has also interviewed Wayne's friends and colleagues (including Lee Marvin, Kirk Douglas, Yakima Cannutt, Robert Mitchum, Lauren Bacall, Henry Hathaway, Don Siegel and John Huston). To the people of America John Wayne was more than just an actor; he became a symbol of all that America should stand for. Michael Munn reveals how Wayne's beliefs nearly led to his assassination by Communists - three times. Since September 11th, Wayne has become very relevant again, as Americans have rediscovered his particular brand of patriotism. John Wayne: The Man and Myth a.lso includes an extensive filmography and is essential reading for all fans of the Duke.