Marshal Dan Troop 70448 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Was watching "Wagon Train" last night with the John Ford directed episode. Was surprised after the credits, that John Wayne wasn't listed as Gen. Sherman, rather Michael Morris, his real name was used instead. I understand that Ford did this as a favorite for his pal Ward Bond, and also Ford asked John Wayne to make an appearance, thought brief, and dark, but why did he not use his real name? MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 His given name was Marion Morrison I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Wouldn;t be surprised... He didn;t always need the spotlight - he had a humble side Classy move IMHO GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Dan Troop 70448 Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 His given name was Marion Morrison I believe. His birth certificate was listed as Marion Robert Morrison, later his name was changed by his parents after the birth of his brother Robert Morrison to Marion Michael Morrison. MT Duke never liked the name "Marion" given to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hoss Fly #63711 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 His birth certificate was listed as Marion Robert Morrison, later his name was changed by his parents after the birth of his brother Robert Morrison to Marion Michael Morrison. MT Duke never liked the name "Marion" given to him. Dont blame him- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Balz, SASS#46599 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I would think that "John Wayne" was under contract at the time with the movie studios that prohibited him from appearing in other productions. However Michael Morris was available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 What Dusty said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Houston # 35508 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 He was as Bald as I am too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickahominy Charlie Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 John Wayne, Ward Bond, and John Ford.....there are a bunch of funny stories involving the three of these guys: 1. Although John Ford mocked many actors mercilessly (including John Wayne), Bond probably was on the receiving end of the worst verbal punishment from the director (who counted Bond among his favorite actors). At Bond's funeral, Ford walked up to Andy Devine and said, "Now YOU'RE the biggest asshole I know." 2. John Wayne read the eulogy at Ward Bond's funeral. 3. On a hunting trip, Bond was accidentally shot by John Wayne. Bond left Wayne the shotgun in his will. 4. Once while on location, John Ford had a photo taken of himself and John Wayne standing on either side of the rear end of a horse. He sent the photo to Bond with the caption, "Thinking of you". Chick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Phil Peeno #50923 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 There were other movies where he didn't get credit or piled in the bottom of the list. Comanchero was one movie that he directed that he didn't get credit for one reason or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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