You have it directly from the Editor himself…this is THE ONLY John Wayne filmography you’ll ever need. Boyd Magers of Western Clippings magazine adds, “Toss you other Wayne filmographies out and make room for [Fred] Landesman’s absolutely thorough work…”
Suffice to say, you will discover in-depth descriptions of both the well-known John Wayne films and little gems that you’ve never heard of. In fact, the Duke probably forgot about a few of these. Who knew that in 1928 he was a stunt swimmer for the wartime disaster film, Noah’s Ark?
The entries are in alphabetical order and very informational with reviews from multiple sources, cast lists, in-depth synopses, and much, much more.
If all that still don’t fit you pistol, this beautiful 448-page hardbound book includes extensive appendices, an index, over 650 capsule biographies of the talent that shared the screen with the Duke, and 120 rarely-seen photographs (including a movie still of Buster Crabbe and a dashing 24-year old Wayne donning a moustache).
Unfortunately, Fred Landesman passed away shortly after this masterwork was published. What a legacy he has left to John Wayne enthusiasts everywhere.