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John Wayne’s 50‑year career included dramas, war films, and romantic comedies, but his Westerns defined his star status. His persona and drawl suited Hollywood’s Golden Age “Oaters,” and he embraced the typecasting. Collaborations with director John Ford produced some of the greatest Westerns ever made, with Wayne leading those films until his final appearance. Even as Westerns waned in the 1970s and Wayne’s health declined, he continued to star in new Westerns, delivering justice for audiences of all ages.

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