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‘John Wayne Day’ in Texas honors actor’s 108th birthday
WBAY ^ | May 26, 2015, 11:46 am | EVA RUTH MORAVE

Posted on 05/26/2015 4:42:57 PM PDT by OK Sun

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Wearing a brown plaid coat worn by John Wayne in 1945’s “Flame of Barbary Coast,” Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has declared a day in honor of the quintessential screen cowboy.

An avid collector of movie memorabilia, Patrick wore the coat as he presided over the Senate Tuesday.

He declared it John Wayne Day in Texas to mark the Hollywood legend’s 108th birthday and named the actor an honorary Texan.

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To: SevenofNine

Oh, I love that Lucy episode!


41 posted on 05/27/2015 4:31:14 AM PDT by miss marmelstein (Richard the Third: "I should like to drive away not only the Turks (moslims) but all my foes.")
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To: miss marmelstein

I’d say The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence - how many westerns take place in a kitchen?

Red River - he’s cast against type

The Searchers - he’s REALLY cast against type. Definitely his greatest performance.

Rio Bravo
Hondo
Stagecoach

So many to choose from.


42 posted on 05/27/2015 4:36:49 AM PDT by miss marmelstein (Richard the Third: "I should like to drive away not only the Turks (moslims) but all my foes.")
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