Duke once said, “That guy you see on the screen isn’t really me. I’m Duke Morrison, and I never was and never will be a film personality like John Wayne” (Bogdanovich). But for so many people, Duke is the mythical gunslinger John Wayne, as his skills as an actor brought heroes to life through film for generations. He always stayed true to his character, yet was able to subvert it in so many ways as to tell different stories each time. Duke may have not been the most diverse actor to have ever graced Hollywood, but his versatility and ability to make complex characters come to life is a testament to not only his skill as an actor, but also his loyalty to those who believe in John Wayne. It is for that reason that I defend his place as both an American film icon, and as a great theatrical performer.
Bogdanovich, Peter. "Playing John Wayne." New York Times BookReview Mar 30 2014: 12,BR.12.
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