Not His Idea
Another shocking fact is that the actor didn’t pick his screen name. This came from Fox Studios head Winfield Sheehan and The Big Trail director Raoul Walsh. Before this, Wayne was credited under the name Duke Morrison.
Not His Idea
Settling In
Soon, the actor began settling into his new stage name. He eventually broke through with his role in Stagecoach after starring in many B movies. John Ford was the director who insisted on Wayne playing the role, believing he had what it took to become a major star.
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Settling In