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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Oh, I love that Lucy episode!
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.
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