John Ford was one of the greatest, most prolific and versatile directors Hollywood ever produced. Combined with a star of the caliber and magnetism of John Wayne, what emerges is pure cinematic magic. This 7-film collection includes: Directed by John Ford, The Searchers: 2-Disc Special Edition, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Fort Apache, Wings of Eagles, 3 Godfathers, and They Were Expendable.
John Wayne-America’s Legendary Her
This set contains five films: Blood Alley, McQ, The Sea Chase, Tall in the Saddle, and The Train Robbers.
This set collects four suspenseful films produced by John Wayne’s Batjac Productions. While none of these feature John Wayne, all should interest classic film fans. Titles include: Man in the Vault; Plunder of the Sun; Ring of Fear; and Track of the Cat. Available individually at $14.99 list, the set provides a nice discount.
This John Wayne Collection includes 20 of ‘The Duke’s’ greatest film triumphs and 36 serial episodes from his early career. The 20 Westerns include such early Wayne Classics as Blue Steel and Lucky Texan and capture the trademark smile, cock of the hat, and six shooter skills that fans love. The serials provide a look at the rare non-western Wayne where he portrays a commercial pilot and wartime flying ace.
Travel with the Duke from the WWII era to the end of his legendary career as you watch these classics. He stars in Reap the Wild Wind (1942/124 min/NR), The Spoilers (Marlene Dietrich. 1942/88 min/NR), The War Wagon (Kirk Douglas. 1967/101 min/NR), Hellfighters (1968/122 min/G) and Rooster Cogburn (Katharine Hepburn. 1975/108 min/PG). 3 DVDs. Color-b&w/fullscreen & widescreen.
THE SEARCHERS John Wayne plays an ex-Confederate soldier seeking his niece, captured by Comanches who massacred his family. He wont surrender to hunger, thirst, the elements or loneliness. And in his five-year search, he finds the unexpected: his own humanity. This 12th John Wayne/John Ford collaboration resulted in a universally acclaimed cinema landmark. FORT APACHE The soldiers at Fort Apache may disagree with the tactics of their glory-seeking new commander. But to a man, theyre duty-bound to obey even when it means almost certain disaster. John Wayne, Henry Fonda and others familiar players from director John Fords ‘stock company’ saddle up for the first film in the directors famed cavalry trilogy. RIO BRAVO On one side is an army of gunmen dead-set on springing a murderous cohort from jail. On the other is a sheriff (John Wayne), two deputies (Dean Martin and Walter Brennan), an unseasoned, trigger-happy youth (Ricky Nelson) and a woman with a past (Angie Dickinson). Howard Hawks directs one of the genres greatest and most influential works. THE COWBOYS John Wayne had one of his richest late-career roles as a leather-tough rancher who, deserted by his regular help, hires 11 greenhorn schoolboys for a cattle drive across 400 treacherous miles. Roscoe Lee Browne, Colleen Dewhurst and Bruce Dern co-star.
“The Duke” is on the front end of his legendary career in this 3-disc set of cliffhanger activity–three Saturday matinee serials with 12 episodes each. Includes The Hurricane Express, The Three Musketeers and Shadow of the Eagle. 3 DVDs. Color-b&w/9 hrs., 56 min/NR.
The John Wayne Collection [5 Discs]
15 of John Wayne’s earliest films, his 1930s Westerns are packaged on 5 DVDs in this handsome collector’s tin. Includes a bonus booklet containing photographs and bio notes. Among the films: Dawn Rider, Man From Utah, The Desert Trail and Randy Rides Again.
Three of the Duke’s best! From rough and rugged to a comical romp, this set includes The Undefeated (1969/119 min/G), The Comancheros (1961/107 min/NR) and North to Alaska (1960/117 min/NR). 3 DVDs. Color.
Five dvd set.
Universal packages 5 previously unreleased (on DVD) John Wayne films in this collection. The films include Seven Sinners, The Shepherd of the Hills, Pittsburgh, The Conqueror, and Jet Pilot.
John Wayne: 12 Movies [4 Discs]
John Wayne Collection: 9 Films [3 Discs]
This special 3 disc Collector’s Edition John Wayne box set includes the “Bigger Than Life” documentary, rare TV appearances, movie trailers, “The American West” documentary by John Ford, the feature “McLintock”, and much more!
John Wayne: America’s Classic Hero 3 DISC Special Edition
John Wayne Collection [6 Discs]
You can’t wait to see what happens next as the young and dashing John Wayne keeps you holding your breath in every episode of these three complete, action-packed serials. This cliffhanger collection includes all 12 episodes of The Shadow of the Eagle (1932/3 hrs., 38 min.), all 12 episodes of The Three Musketeers (1933/3 hrs., 30 min.) and all 12 episodes of Hurricane Express (1932/3 hrs., 47 min.). Also includes a bonus documentary Hollywood Biography: John Wayne (45 min.). 5 DVDs. B&w/NR/fullscreen.
The Great American Western, Vol. 4: John Wayne [4 Discs]
John Wayne in Color Giftset
Originally aired on NBC under the title Swing Out, Sweet Land, this 1970 television special features movie legend John Wayne as the host of a flag waving journey through American history. Join Wayne as he takes an involving trip into history with a little help from the likes of Jack Benny, Lorne Greene, Dean Martin, and Michael Landon. Dan Rowan and Dick Martin make a special appearance as the Wright Brothers, Dennis Weaver and Celeste Holm portray the parents of Abraham Lincoln, and Phyllis Diller makes a bid for the presidency as a 19th century candidate. Special musical guests Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, and Roy Clark all drop in to sing a patriotic tune, and with additional appearances by William Shatner, Lucille Ball, Bing Crosby, and Red Skelton this is one show that the entire family can enjoy. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
John Wayne Collection Wave 2 3DVD SET
John Wayne Collection Wave 2 in Color
John Wayne: Wayne Classics [4 Discs]
John Wayne: The Ultimate Collection [4 Discs] [Tin Case]
Wayne leads American pilots who battle the Japanese in defense of China in Flying Tigers (1942/b&w/101 min.). He earned an Oscar nod for his portrayal of a tough-as-nails Marine sergeant in Sands of Iwo Jima (1949/b&w/109 min.). He battles a rival captain for a fortune in pearls and the love of a woman in Wake of the Red Witch (1949/b&w/106 min.). And he joins Maureen O’Hara in the Oscar-winning John Ford classic The Quiet Man (1952/color/129 min.). 4 DVDs. NR/fullscreen.
John Wayne: An American Icon [3 Discs]
John Wayne Western Collection [4 Discs]
The Best of John Wayne, Vols. 1 & 2 [2 Discs] 8 hours
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