However,John Waynes movies werent always Westerns or war filmsand didn’t always feature Wayne at the forefront.
The actor had a surprising range that wasnt often seen in mid-century Hollywood.
Its filled with great drama, thrilling sports action, and even some comedy thats held up surprisingly well.
From there, the film slowly unravels this mystery withfascinating relationships, dynamic characters, and surprising twists.
Waynes role inTwo-Fisted Lawis admittedly small, but the actor still leaves an impression whenever hes on the screen.
Its not one of Waynes most well-known or popular projects, but its undeniably one of his most formative.
While its not one ofthe defining John Wayne movies, its certainly one of his most underrated.
Wayne appears briefly as one of Powers lovers, but his role in this project is admittedly very minor.
Whats so fascinating aboutBaby Faceits is open and transparent discussions of femininity and sexuality.
As he bonds with Peggy, he begins to reevaluate his past choices.
His relentless drive affects his relationships and ideals, leading to loneliness.
The story unfolds as fate offers him a second chance after a significant setback.
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Pittsburghis a very interesting project for 1940s Hollywood, in that the story has no clear protagonist.
The film explores their efforts against Japanese forces amidst the Navy’s indifferent stance towards their missions.
Maker of Men is a sports drama released in 1931. The film follows Bob, who faces rejection from his father, Coach Dudley, his girlfriend, and his school due to his lackluster football skills. Determined to prove his worth, Bob joins a rival college team with the goal of defeating his father’s team.
Maker of Men is a sports drama released in 1931. The film follows Bob, who faces rejection from his father, Coach Dudley, his girlfriend, and his school due to his lackluster football skills. Determined to prove his worth, Bob joins a rival college team with the goal of defeating his father’s team.
Texas Cyclone: Set in a small western town, Texas Cyclone follows Texas Grant, who is mistaken for the deceased Jim Rawlins. To help Rawlins' wife, Helen, save her ranch from Utah Becker, Grant assumes Rawlins' identity, leading to confrontations that could determine the fate of the land.
Baby Face, directed by Alfred E. Green, follows a young woman who leverages her sexuality to ascend the social ladder during the early 1930s. As she navigates this path of ambition, she begins to question whether her newfound status will ultimately lead to personal fulfillment.
The Life of Jimmy Dolan follows champion boxer Jimmy Dolan, whose public persona contrasts his troubled private life. After a fatal altercation, Dolan flees and finds refuge on a farm for disabled children, managed by Peggy. As he bonds with Peggy, he begins to reevaluate his past choices.
Pittsburgh is a 1942 film that follows the ambitious Charles ‘Pittsburgh’ Markham as he aggressively pursues financial success in the steel industry. His relentless drive affects his relationships and ideals, leading to loneliness. The story unfolds as fate offers him a second chance after a significant setback.
They Were Expendable, released in 1945, portrays a squadron of PT-boat crews in the Philippines grappling with military challenges and strategic conflicts following Pearl Harbor. The film explores their efforts against Japanese forces amidst the Navy’s indifferent stance towards their missions.
