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1. What does Wayne do to Scar after he is killed in "The Searchers"?

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In the movie "The Searchers," Wayne scalps Scar after he is killed. This action is a brutal and vengeful act, symbolizing the deep hatred and desire for revenge that Wayne feels towards Scar. Scalping was a common practice among Native American tribes as a way to humiliate and dehumanize their enemies. By scalping Scar, Wayne not only seeks to inflict further harm on his enemy but also asserts his dominance and superiority over him. This act highlights the violent and ruthless nature of Wayne's character in the film.

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2. Who played Lt. Greenhill in the movie "The Searchers"?

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Patrick Wayne played Lt. Greenhill in the movie "The Searchers."

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3. In the John Wayne movie "The Searchers", what does a Comanche need to reach heaven?

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In the John Wayne movie "The Searchers", a Comanche needs both eyes to reach heaven. This suggests that the Comanche believe that having both eyes is necessary for a person to have a complete spiritual journey after death. This could be a cultural or religious belief specific to the Comanche tribe portrayed in the movie.

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4. In which film did John Wayne fight for the Confederacy during the Civil War?

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5. Who does John Wayne call "Blankethead" in "The Searchers"?

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In the movie "The Searchers," John Wayne's character refers to Jeffrey Hunter's character as "Blankethead." This nickname is likely given to him due to his Native American heritage, as Native Americans often wore blankets as part of their traditional clothing. The use of this nickname may also be a reflection of the racial tensions and prejudices present during the time period in which the movie is set.

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6. What does the character Pepper always do in the movie "Chisum", which causes great annoyance?

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In the movie "Chisum", the character Pepper is known for mumbling, which causes great annoyance to the other characters.

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7. In the movie "El Dorado", what was the name of John Wayne's horse?

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In the movie "El Dorado," John Wayne's horse was named Cochise.

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8. In what town does "The Shootist" take place?

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"The Shootist" is a novel written by Glendon Swarthout and later adapted into a film starring John Wayne. The story is set in Carson City, Nevada. This can be inferred from the fact that the question asks for the town where the events of "The Shootist" take place, and Carson City is one of the options provided.

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9. In the John Wayne film "El Dorado", who plays Joey McDonald?

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Michele Carey plays the character Joey McDonald in the John Wayne film "El Dorado".

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10. In "The War Wagon", how does Wayne get Lomax to stop eating and listen to him?

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Wayne gets Lomax to stop eating and listen to him by breaking his chopstick.

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11. Which actor appeared with John Wayne in "The Searchers", constantly replying "Thank you kindly"?

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Hank Warden appeared with John Wayne in "The Searchers" and constantly replied "Thank you kindly".

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12. How many movies did John Wayne die in?

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John Wayne died in 8 movies.

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13. Who kills the Indian Chief named Scar in the film, "The Searchers"?

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In the film "The Searchers," Martin Pauley kills the Indian Chief named Scar.

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14. In the John Wayne movie "El Dorado", where do Cole and Mississippi visit a gunsmith?

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In the John Wayne movie "El Dorado", Cole and Mississippi visit a gunsmith in Cuervo.

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15. In the John Wayne movie "The Searchers", what does Ethan give to his niece Debbie?

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In the John Wayne movie "The Searchers", Ethan gives his niece Debbie a war medal. This suggests that Ethan has returned from war and wants to give Debbie a meaningful and sentimental gift. The war medal symbolizes Ethan's bravery and sacrifice, and by giving it to Debbie, he may be passing on a piece of his own personal history and legacy to her.

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16. In the movie "Rio Bravo", what does John Wayne tell Feathers he does by himself?

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In the movie "Rio Bravo", John Wayne tells Feathers that he shaves by himself. This implies that he is independent and does not rely on others for personal grooming tasks. Shaving is often seen as a personal and private activity, so by mentioning this, John Wayne's character is asserting his self-reliance and self-sufficiency.

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17. In "The Searchers", what was the name of Ethan's niece Debbie's doll?

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In the movie "The Searchers," Ethan's niece Debbie's doll was named Topsy.

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18. Which actor in the John Wayne movie "El Dorado" did the paintings in the opening credits?

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Olaf Wieghorst is the correct answer because he was not only an actor in the John Wayne movie "El Dorado" but also the artist who did the paintings in the opening credits.

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19. Although Maureen O'Hara is considered John Wayne's leading lady, with whom did he work most often?

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John Wayne worked most often with Mae Marsh. Although Maureen O'Hara is often considered his leading lady, it is Mae Marsh who appeared in the most films with John Wayne.

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20. What was the name of John Wayne's ship in "The Sea Chase"?

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21. In what John Wayne movie did writer George Plimpton have a cameo role?

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In the movie "Rio Lobo," writer George Plimpton had a cameo role.

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22. In "The Searchers", Martin is how much and what type of Indian?

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In the movie "The Searchers", Martin is portrayed as being 1/8 Cherokee. This means that he has a small percentage of Cherokee ancestry. This information is important in understanding Martin's character and his connection to the Native American culture depicted in the film.

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23. How many westerns did John Wayne appear in?

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John Wayne appeared in 76 westerns. This means that throughout his career, he acted in a total of 76 movies that fell under the western genre. Westerns were a popular genre during the time John Wayne was active in the film industry, and he became known for his roles in these types of movies. His extensive filmography and numerous appearances in westerns solidify the answer of 76.

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24. Who directed the John Wayne movie "The Sons Of Katie Elder"?

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25. Two John Wayne films originally shared a title, which was what?

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The correct answer is "New Frontier." This is because the question asks for the title that two John Wayne films originally shared. Out of the given options, only "New Frontier" fits this criteria as it is the title that was shared by two John Wayne films.

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26. In "The Searchers", who sent Ethan a letter with a piece of Debbie's calico apron?

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In the movie "The Searchers," Jerem Futterman sent Ethan a letter with a piece of Debbie's calico apron.

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27. Which actor/actress appeared in the most John Wayne movies?

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Paul Fix appeared in the most John Wayne movies.

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28. Who did John Wayne suggest play the Ringo Kid in "Stagecoach" before he was given the role?

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John Wayne suggested Lloyd Nolan play the Ringo Kid in "Stagecoach" before he was given the role.

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29. John Wayne was cast as singing cowboy Singin' Sandy in "Riders of Destiny" and dubbed by whom?

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Jack Kirk was the person who dubbed John Wayne's singing voice in the film "Riders of Destiny." This means that while John Wayne portrayed the character Singin' Sandy on screen, it was Jack Kirk who provided the vocals for the character's songs.

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30. From what novel was the movie "El Dorado" adapted?

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What does Wayne do to Scar after he is killed in "The Searchers"?
Who played Lt. Greenhill in the movie "The Searchers"?
In the John Wayne movie "The Searchers", what does a Comanche need to...
In which film did John Wayne fight for the Confederacy during the...
Who does John Wayne call "Blankethead" in "The Searchers"?
What does the character Pepper always do in the movie "Chisum", which...
In the movie "El Dorado", what was the name of John Wayne's horse?
In what town does "The Shootist" take place?
In the John Wayne film "El Dorado", who plays Joey McDonald?
In "The War Wagon", how does Wayne get Lomax to stop eating and listen...
Which actor appeared with John Wayne in "The Searchers", constantly...
How many movies did John Wayne die in?
Who kills the Indian Chief named Scar in the film, "The Searchers"?
In the John Wayne movie "El Dorado", where do Cole and Mississippi...
In the John Wayne movie "The Searchers", what does Ethan give to his...
In the movie "Rio Bravo", what does John Wayne tell Feathers he does...
In "The Searchers", what was the name of Ethan's niece Debbie's doll?
Which actor in the John Wayne movie "El Dorado" did the paintings in...
Although Maureen O'Hara is considered John Wayne's leading lady, with...
What was the name of John Wayne's ship in "The Sea Chase"?
In what John Wayne movie did writer George Plimpton have a cameo role?
In "The Searchers", Martin is how much and what type of Indian?
How many westerns did John Wayne appear in?
Who directed the John Wayne movie "The Sons Of Katie Elder"?
Two John Wayne films originally shared a title, which was what?
In "The Searchers", who sent Ethan a letter with a piece of Debbie's...
Which actor/actress appeared in the most John Wayne movies?
Who did John Wayne suggest play the Ringo Kid in "Stagecoach" before...
John Wayne was cast as singing cowboy Singin' Sandy in "Riders of...
From what novel was the movie "El Dorado" adapted?
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