Why Did John Wayne Walk Off of RIO GRANDE? Claude Jarman, Jr. Reveals All! A WORD ON WESTERNS

[@coptertim]

Every time I see Ken Curtis mentioned I have to share a story. My aunt was a big fan of Curtis and while she was in her final days battling cancer, my mother wrote to him asking for a signed photo. A short time later she received a 6 page, hand written letter from Curtis. He wrote about his childhood, his family and included photos and stories of move sets and recording sessions. He was a true gentleman and I will always appreciate what he did for someone he never met.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Cop. They don't seem to make them like that anymore! Do you have the letter?

[@coptertim]

@@AWordonWesterns They sure don't, and that's why what you're doing with this channel is so important. Kids don't understand why these cowboys were so important to us. It wasn't just TV and movies, it was every free minute we had. Keep them alive, we love every minute.

[@coptertim]

@@AWordonWesterns No, I wish we did but its gone. My aunt was in the middle of a divorce when her illness was discovered. Her second husband, (Of 18 months) took everything and moved on. We offered to buy it but he refused. He believed it could be worth money to someone willing to pay what he asked. To us it was a treasure. An amazing gift of kindness that brought happiness to my aunt during her final days, not a collectable up for auction. He died suddenly of a heart attack a few weeks after my aunt died. Everything was dispersed through his family. I watch the auction and collectable displays but so far, no luck. If I every come across the set I will be sure to contact you. Some of the photos looked like they came from a family album. We'll never know now. BR; Tim.

[@suev3339]

Thank you for sharing this story. The westerns then had substance and the actors were just commoners grateful for work. Willing to relate to those who watched their acting.

[@nstix2009xitsn]

@Coptertim What a classy guy! Thanks for telling your family's Ken Curtis story.

[@Paul-lm5gv]

It's neat to see this 'kid' in 1950 as an older man. Seems like a very humble guy for being in those classic films with all those stars!

[@larrysmith1568]

Rio Grande was a wonderful movie. It is worth the price of admission just to hear Ken Curtis sing "Kathleen"

[@amberlilly-j2j]

YES!! it is my all time favorite movie. There are so many things going on in this movie. It almost didn't happen. But the actors in this movie was just the best like Ben Johnson, Harey Carey jr Claude Jarman it goes on an on for all those amazing actors.

[@centexan]

Had not seen this interview before. A great one for sure! And then to top it off, 'Roughshod' was on tv tonight! And it was followed by 'Drums Along the Mohawk' and then 'Devil's Doorway.' I can sleep tomorrow.

[@jaythor70]

Man, when the kids from John Wayne movies- Pat Wayne, Claude Jarman, Jr., A Martinez and the rest from Cowboys, etc- are all old men, it really brings the reality of just how long it's been since Duke was in his prime, making movies. I always said he passed too soon, at 72, but he'd be 116, so even in peak health he'd be gone by now. And yet, his movies still resonate. Loved Ford/Wayne collaborations the best, but most of Duke's movies are great entertainment. And, of course- Duke and Maureen O'Hara were screen magic. His best female co-star, bar none.

[@patmancrowley8509]

When first I heard the Sons of the Pioneers during the movie Rio Grande I learned every word and note of every song. That was back in the 1990's. I purchased several cassette tapes of their music and learned those songs too. I still sing these songs to myself because the cassette's have long ago failed. I sang the song "Red River Valley" to my grandmother as she lay on her death bed. She and Grampa knew the Sons of the Pioneers back in the 1950's and 60's. What a GREAT group of MEN!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Wow. That's a sweet memory. Thanks, Pat

[@sackitt16]

You are quite right. I started listening to the Sons a few years back and they were better western or country singers than anyone then or since. I'd say only George Strait, Josh Tuner or Clint Black could match up to them.

[@denisemmathis2321]

Ken Curtis, Harry Carry, Jr. Claude Jarman, Jr., Maureen - the list goes on, along with directors like John Ford. All with their own personalities, but gifted artists. I am blessed to have experienced such great films. Thank you for revisiting these wonderful classics!

[@amberlilly-j2j]

ABSOLUTELY, what a gift!!!

[@davidhosscowart5849]

If anyone thinks JW couldn’t act, watch his and Maureen O.’s interaction when not a word of dialogue is being spoken. Great film! Ben Johnson was just natural in everything he did, especially if it involved a horse. Loved this and the other clip from this same interview. Great job RW!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Hoss. Claude was fun and filled with interesting back stories!

[@obbor4]

This kid was a great actor! I was always amazed that they actually put their actors on top of those fast moving horses for that Roman riding scene as you could tell it was really them and not any stunt men. I also couldn't believe how tall that little dude grew after seeing him in 'The Yearling.' I love these interviews and how informed our host is with every single one of these films and their players.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, obb. Glad you're enjoying the shows.

[@JohnSmith-vb6jx]

Absolutely agree!

[@waynewilson2365]

Great interview today. So sorry to hear about Johnny Crawford's passing this week. The Rifleman is a great series to this day. Rest in peace Johnny 😢

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Wayne. We're all crushed with the loss of Johnny. I just checked and our Playlist for Johnny Crawford features 8 AWOW episodes! I feel lucky to be able to share them.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Wayne

[@normamcmanus1139]

Johnny Crawford’s Mark was the son everybody could wish they had. Handsome, kind, charming and obedient with a love as big as the sky for his dad, Lukas McCain!

[@dapash8847]

Thanks again for another great interview Rob. Claude Jarman, Jr certainly had the privilege of being in some great movies and has the stories to tell about them. Rio Grande is one of the best western films ever made in my opinion. John Ford at his best with an amazing cast.

[@amberlilly-j2j]

Yes, it is my all time favorite !!!

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Nobody could ride a horse like Ben Johnson. It was poetry in motion.

[@sackitt16]

Almost all of the B-Western cowboys could give even Ben Johnson a run for his money if not outdo him. I know Ben was a real-life cowboy and you are right, to watch him ride was poetry in motion; even so, I'd have to say, Johnny Mack Brown, Rex Bell, Bob Steele were even better. Gene Autry was neck and neck and Roy Rogers was even better. In his B-westerns of the 1930s, John Wayne pretty much blows all their doors off.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

@@sackitt16 I will have to take a looksee. Thanks

[@sackitt16]

@@kathrynmolesa1641 Please do and have fun. As an amateur historian, I've read the first hand history accounts of the west by Emerson Hough, Edgar Beecher Bronson (Real Life Texas Cowboy) and other piriod works. The B-westerns and Western Serials were far more accurate than people give them credit for and paved the way for the "Adult" westerns of the 1950s-60s we all know about: Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Lawman and Rawhide. Check out The Old Corral at B-Westerns.com for the best info. You'll have a blast.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Chuck. You've got a fun site.

[@jimd2463]

This guy could

[@atreb56]

A great interview with Mr. Jarman, Jr. He is a wonderful actor with excellent stories. Thank you for this great post.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Our pleasure, roberta. Thanks.

[@tiggywinkle20]

I didn’t know Claude Jarman Jnr was still with us! How lovely to see this. Loved the film and Ben Johnson whose picture is on my wall! Love Sons of Pioneers and now know about Ken Curtis and his lovely voice. Ordered Claude’s book. Super actor. Thank you for this video.🇬🇧🙏

[@normamcmanus1139]

Loved “The Yearling” and the movie he did with Lassie. Wow! Didn’t realize Claude Jarman Jr was such an excellent and gifted horseman. As long as the horse trusts it’s rider, a horse will give its all to please them. Am saddened that so many horses died making these great films. Marvelous human being and great actor.

[@SusanH4626]

Thank you Rob, AGAIN another outstanding interview! This is one of my favorite westerns. Wow, how lucky was Claude to work with all those fine people and to get paid to ride horses!

[@kenhurley4441]

I don't know what kind of an "award" there is for this type of video. But you'd win it hands down. Thanks again for bringing this story for all of us to enjoy! Now many of these actors are around today.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Wow, thank you, Ken.

[@marchess286]

Indeed. Pure pleasure

[@tiberiustavares2734]

I remember that it was a great pleasure watching any movie that Claude Jarman Jr. was part of. Very nice to see him well and telling great stories. Thank you!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@maryshort7183]

Rio Grande was one of my favorite John Wayne movies great interview. I loved reading the book Harry Carey Jr wrote

[@stevenhosea4849]

Very. Nice. Goodness. Bye

[@johnwesley8327]

Great interview. Mr. Jarman seems like a really down to earth person but that's true about all the members of the "John Ford Company". Wonderful actors and people. Thanks Rob!

[@IanThaddiam]

Rob Word is the last word on westerns. You definitely know your stuff. What a priceless catalogue you're cultivating. This was wonderful.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thank you, Ian. I'm trying!

[@Bunny-8889]

I love this movie!!! My favorite on screen couple was Wayne & OHara together- they seemed like they were really in love. John Ford made some great westerns!

[@jodyhuneycutt]

I was born in January 1948 and I was named after Claude Jarman's character in the Yearling - Jody. My Mother loved that movie.

[@AWordonWesterns]

That's awesome, Jody! He was amazing in that. Did you see my interview with Claude about making THE YEARLING?

[@dukecraig2402]

I was born in 1965 and wherein my proper name is Walter the nickname Duke was hung on me when I was 2 weeks old because of John Wayne (that's the story I got from my parents anyways) and I've been called that everywhere I've gone in my life with the exception of my time in the Army where everyone goes by their last name because it's written across your chest, aside from those 3 years everyone has always known me as Duke, some people who've even known me for years are surprised to find out that it's not my actual first name.

[@jodyhuneycutt]

I did not. I missed that one, but will look for it in your archives.

[@patriotprepperchannel1828]

Rob, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Johnny Crawford. Johnny was a great actor. Thanks for your work giving us all these great interviews and stories.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thank you.

[@kennethbowry1521]

And very nice to see you're still with us, what Talented actor a horseman.

[@joelcopeland3018]

This one, for me, is priceless... I live beside a busy highway and to quiet the road noise I currently put this movie on every night to go to sleep to... I almost have it memorized and I can turn it on and turn my back to it and drift off to sleep in comfort. I love westerns and appreciate all you do... was saddened to see that Johnny Crawford passed away.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thank you, Joel. We're all crushed with the loss of Johnny. I just checked and our Playlist for Johnny Crawford features 8 AWOW episodes! I feel lucky to be able to share them.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Joel.

[@sammychicken3457]

Again, an incredible movie. Amazing horsemanship. Sadly a loss of yet another great star from the Westerns, Johnny Crawford. I still really enjoy watching him as Mark in the rifleman.

[@thomast8539]

glad we still have claude and that you interviewed him - such a nice guy and to have had such interesting stories about his time in films

[@maryuline2585]

Wonderful as always. Thank you very much!

[@pAusten]

The framed art work hanging on the walls in this great interview is beautiful.

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Another fine interview. You and Mr Jarman flipped the script pages for a look into back stories of some great movies and the talented people involved. We know the front of the pages from the screen but hearing the back page stories is a treat. Thanks for sharing

[@judymanuel4314]

The Quiet Man is one of my top favorite films!

[@elizabethshepherd2956]

Rio Grande is probably my favourite western especially Son's of the Pioneers & Ken Curtis and who doesn't adore Claude Jarmin! And Ben Johnson was so underatted, he made his characters so natural & warm. Roughshod was a pleasant surprise to me, caught It on TCM. I look forward to catching more of Claude's movies on TCM or somewhere. Adios fans!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, elizabeth.

[@davepalmerton2429]

A great interview with Claude. I always knew he was a great actor, now I realize he is a great story teller, as well.

[@Edgardocelectric007]

I’m 65 years old and I’ve seen most if not all these old classics but to hear those actors that we still have talk about the making of these is timeless to me I love this channel thank you so very much for this content 😀😀😀

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks very much, Edgar. Much appreciated!

[@tombankwel4822]

They sounds show these wonderfull films on the big screens in the movie theater today, it would take the breath away from the young People of today, no computer could do this, go to the movies and see western movies with John Wayne and All the great actors, thanks lord Rob Word of Word on Westerns laird of Word manor your friend tom now and always 🤩 🤩

[@alicephillips3214]

What a wonderful interview, thank you so much. Claude is so talented and down to earth, a true joy to watch.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Alice. He was fun to talk too.

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

Claude Jarman was a terrific actor. That natural, unaffected quality is obviously a plus for kid roles, but he never really lost it. As a lanky young man in "Rio Grande," you could really believe he was the Duke's son with the promise of growing tall and stern like his movie dad.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Dave. He brought that character to life.

[@Paladin1873]

Rio Grande is a classic movie. I define a classic as something I never grow tired of and can't be matched by any imitation. The horsemanship was outstanding and the characters both believable and engaging. The onscreen chemistry between John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara matched that of Tracy and Hepburn. As a side note I'd like to point out that one of the supporting actors was Peter Ortiz, whose personal bio reads like an adventure novel and would be great material for a movie script.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Col. I'm gonna check his bio out.

[@thomasallen3818]

What a gentleman, and a very fine actor. Great interview Rob.

[@andymckane7271]

Excellent as always. I'm well aware of RIO GRANDE. You really have an easy going way in which you interview people. Watching you do so makes it appear you've known the subjects of your interviews most of you life. I have a hunch you do, Rob. Again, well done!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Andy. Never met Claude before and try to always make my guests comfortable. This was only a Zoom with Claude in San Francisco. But I am hoping we can get together this Fall in Lone Pine.

[@lyndonreddick1888]

Amazing stories. Interesting too, especially about Festus and Ford as well.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, Lyndon. Thanks.

[@takkmoran9770]

Rob, your knowledge of films and your rapport with the actors always makes these interviews so interesting and entertaining. Great job again, I learned a lot, thank you!

[@rogerlynch5279]

Fact is your knowledge is as solid gold as that one of the German Journalist Joe Hembus who had done the well Known WESTERN LEXIKON, published by Heyne here in Germany. It is still often quoted in articles in the Geman language even on the Net.

[@AWordonWesterns]

@@rogerlynch5279 Thanks, Roger and takk, too!

[@lorriebirdwatcher7778]

Will always like Claude Jarman Jr. Thanks

[@marksauck8481]

All the great western stars and my hero’s and even all those wonderful bad guys are almost all gone now. Miss Ben Johnson and Harry Carey.

[@ChiefThundermoon]

Didn't Ben have a rodeo every year?And Reba Macintyre took it over?I know Ivan Jesse used to go to the rodeo to sell his art,an artist that Rob knows also.

[@jerryknorr679]

I love these interviews just to hear there side or how much they enjoyed doing these movies. Thanks ROB keeping coming

[@ShellyAnn1a]

I bought the John Ford Cavalry Trilogy and really enjoy watching them. My video library has almost every movie John Wayne was in. It seemed like Ben Johnson was in almost every one of them, the movies date back to the earliest talkies and John Wayne as a singing cowboy. When I first watched Rio Grande I was just learning to ride myself, they wanted me to ride sidesaddle like a lady should, but I wanted to ride western style. It has been a little over 20 years since I last sat in a saddle and took a long cross country ride. I wanted to be able to ride as smooth and easy as my western movie heroes rode. The young men in those movies, like Claude Jarman, Jr. and Wayne, made it look so easy. After my first long ride, I hurt, more than if I had walked the same distance with a 80 pound ruck sack on my back. Now at 70 I can barely walk, let alone riding a horse, ever again.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Try riding again, Shelly, and let the horse do the walking for you. Thanks for your comment.

[@ShellyAnn1a]

@@AWordonWesterns After walking away from a helo crash in 1991, my back and hips would not let me sit in a saddle, let alone ride for any distance. I used to do three 50 mile rides a week on my bike, before '91, cannot even ride it around the block now. I guess that is what you get for volunteering to go war, so some younger person with a family could stay at home. My choice, no one made me.

[@tablature6121]

Mr. Jarman's performance in Rio Grande was exceptionally good, especially for a 15 y.o. called upon to play opposite "The Duke" as his son. I can't imagine the pressure, but he came through masterfully. I appreciate his mentioning Ken Curtis, also, since Ken was not credited in the picture. The Sons of the Pioneers were given credit but I think this was some years before Ken joined them.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Tab.

[@tablature6121]

My mistake: It seems Ken WAS a member of the DOTP at the time, left for a time shortly thereafter and rejoined again some years later. About the same deal with Shug Fisher, who also had an on again off again association with the Sons, and was also not credited in the film, even though his was a much beefier part being the regimental bugler as well as regimental singer. As Curtis and Fisher seemed to be fast friends throughout their careers (Fisher appeared on Gunsmoke multiple times), I would like to hear Mr. Jarman's memories of the man, if they happened to meet up while working together. Jarman is treasured link to the golden era of westerns. I really appreciate the interviews, Rob.

[@waynemiracle8928]

I think this is my favorite of all your episodes! Thanks for everything you do to make these videos available! MUCH appreciated!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Wow, thank you, Wayne.

[@marcroche9324]

Well,,, now I know where the producers of the movie; 'broken trail' (Duvall, Church) got their plot from.

[@rogerlynch5279]

Ken Curtis, it is right, with this Golum-like deputy he had played so marvelously well NOBODY could seriously believed him bringing such a strong well done performance of a stern Parashoot Instructor with the golden heart like he aced his role in RIPCORD. Was also a wonderfull series I have seen in Germany for several times.on TV as a kid. Just as an example what Curtis also was able to play. To me Ken Curtis is up to this day a highly underrated phantastic actor But what >Mr. Jarman jr. has told also is highly interesting. I have seen RIO GRANDE a couple of times and wondered how that scene was done.

[@rogerlynch5279]

My only wish to you dear A WORD ON WESTERN. please do many more of those OUTSTANDING ! Interviews. Having grown up with many of those fine TV series and movies your reports bring back some of my most treasured memories.

[@jtooley6554]

Yeah he could play a leading man too. Great actor

[@lenwenzel7440]

Hi Rob, I hope you and Claude get that ride in. Great interview, you really help keep the spirit of the west, and Westerns alive. Thanks Rob!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thank you, Len. I hope so, too!!

[@michaelweizer7794]

What was discribed early in this video sounds an awful lot like a 2006 mini series called Broken Trail starring Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church.A part of the western classics that Robert Duvall was in you know, Lonesome Dove, Open range, and Broken Trail.

[@jrogersdal]

Rio Grande was just one of the best.Even though it was a B/W picture, Maureen O'Hara was never more beautiful. And whenever someone said the Duke, couldn't act, that he was just being the Duke, I would point them to this movie, specifically the second scene where the Sons of the Pioneers were serenading them, Duke and O'Hara do a ton of acting in that scene, without saying a word.

[@joeburns4294]

You’re right about the Duke and the nay sayer’s about his acting. JW could deliver more emotion with a facial expression than a lesser actor with 5 pages of dialogue.

[@dukecraig2402]

@@joeburns4294 A prime example of that is the look on his face in The Searchers when he's walking out of the room where the calvary troops have some white women that lived with the Indians for a while and they'd been liberated by the troops, one of them screams at the doll that the soldier holds up in front of her, when he hears her scream Ethan Edwards turns around and just the look on his face shows the depth of John Waynes' acting ability. And even then, if people want to say he couldn't act, and that all he could do was be John Wayne in his films I always reply with "So, that's all it took with him, now let's see you become the biggest movie star of all time just by being yourself, show us how it's done". That always shuts them up.

[@johnwesley8327]

I remember John Wayne in Horse Soldiers in the bar/ makeshift hospital when he makes his speech about losing his wife and what he thought about doctors, then slides the bottle down the bar through the stacked glasses at the end of the bar. Great scene, even greater acting. He was the best!

[@Tordogor]

@@dukecraig2402 That image of total hate still haunts me after 50+ years of JW movie watchiing. It makes my blood freeze in horror, but at the same time I feel pity of him and hus alienation.

[@jrogersdal]

@@jadezee6316 I realize some directors prefered b/w. But not all b/w movies were an artistic choice. Sometimes it was about budget. I'm unsure which was the case here, as Ford made many movies in color. The Quiet Man, the movie he really wanted to make, was in color. If Ford felt so strongly that b/w was THE artistic choice, why did he make it in color? Regardless, my comment wasn't focused on this issue, only on O'Hara's beauty in this movie. Your "ignorance" comment was extremely rude and unnecessary, as if I had somehow offended you personally (as your comment was personally directed at me). While you are considering ignorance's impact on society, you might want to consider the impact of rudeness on society as well. Because in this circumstance I would posit that your lack of manners impacted society today a great deal more than my passing mention of the movie being b/w. However, I forgive you. I realize you probably need to denigrate others in order to have positive feelings for yourself. I hope you acheived your ego boost for the day.

[@garyjohnson1241]

Loved the yearling

[@markmortensen4341]

I always wondered what it must have been like to do that film and now I have my answer! Really enjoyed the stories behind the scenes so thank you👍‼️

[@MThomas001]

Awesome, great stories that take you back. Thanks

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@donbasta2475]

Another mystery solved. I always wondered if Claude actually did the Roman Ride. Thanks again.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Sure thing, Don. What a story. And he was only 15!

[@waynegilchrist1596]

This was most interesting, I totally enjoyed it. His role in the yearling has always been special to me. He has a great legacy having worked with so many of the greats in the world of showbiz. Thank you Rob.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Wayne. Hope you saw our episode with Claude about THE YEARLING.

[@waynegilchrist1596]

@@AWordonWesterns I did see it. That makes this like icing on the cake.

[@elizabethbeckman1947]

This is truly delightful to see. Thank you!

[@davidfreeman2883]

A Word on Wayne month is my favorite of the year!

[@buxxbannerspov30]

In Rio Grande...Ben Johnson kneeling behind his horse shooting Indians, looks as though it is straight from a Remington portrait.

[@hiramnoone]

The wide shot of John Wayne approaching the camera on foot carrying his saddle in the opening of Hondo. Or at the top of the mesa on horseback being attacked on all sides by Apaches are two Remington might easily have done. Or Wayne on his horse slinging the scabbard from his Winchester overlooking his brother's ranch house, burned by Comanches in The Searchers. Or framed in the doorway at the end of that great film... an image that oughta be on Mt. Rushmore.

[@AWordonWesterns]

@@hiramnoone Any of those images would make a wonderful painting!

[@beerdrinker6452]

Great oral history. Thank you.

[@eddie12454]

Love this interview with Claude Jarman Jnr. I am big fan of Ford Wayne movies and Rio Grande and The Quiet Man are my favourites. Thank you.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks for the comment, Ed.

[@jimross7648]

Just another in a long line of great interviews. You ask the right questions to get past the stock answers, and get to the personnel stories about how and why scenes did or did not happens. Claude Jarman Jr. explains how his personnel interactions helped to inform his actions and reactions which ended on film. Like most of these episodes they could go on much longer because these stories are just so damn interesting. Even though it's a remote interview, it feels like I'm sitting in the room listening to people who have known each other for years reminiscing. I get to eavesdrop, hearing the insider stories, humorous moments, conflicts, and insider details of working on these pictures. Very enjoyable episode.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks a lot for your kind comments, Jim. Did you see our earlier post with Claude about the making of THE YEARLING?

[@jimross7648]

@@AWordonWesterns I did, and I guessed that there was more content to come at that time, and I wouldn't be surprised if there is still more to come.

[@FedupAmerican1982]

Love these hidden gems of the westerns I watched as a kid. Thank you much

[@Tordogor]

I have a particular love for this movie. 'Rio Grande' is the second movie of John Wayne I remember to have seen - 'The Comancheros' was the first. My Granma was a huge fan of the Duke, and I saw both these movies with her in late night TV (B&W) in January 1968, when I was 5 y.o. When I was 8 y.o. I saw 'Rio Bravo' for the first time; since then the Duke became a demigod for me, and a character influence as strong as Tarantino has so emphatically stated.

[@RaymondCore]

I'm happy to discover that Claude has aged so well. I've enjoyed his works. Thank you for sharing.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Our pleasure! Thanks.

[@jankoza673]

What a great interview! Such interesting history of the films I grew up on!

[@ginnywalker184]

I enjoy these interviews so much. Thanks for sharing.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Ginny.

[@Slick2462]

Just as others have said here, Thank you Rob! WOW is a winner👍😊

[@james4582]

Great interview WOW does it again those are all great films thanks Rob.

[@debbiedejohn1069]

Great Movies, back in the days!!

[@peace-yv4qd]

The Yearling is in my top 10 movies of all time. Mr. Jarman did a magnificent job of acting in that film. In Rio Grande he looked and acted older than 15. A side note, my former sister-in-law who now deceased, was John Waynes nurse while he was receiving medial care at Hoag Memorial in Newport Beach. I had open heart surgery at the same hospital due in part to my sister-in-laws influence otherwise I would have had the surgery performed at a less than desirable hospital due to being on Medi-Cal at the time. The care at Hoag was top notch.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks and good health!!!

[@ModernNeandertal]

Another great interview. I always learn many things, in fact, most everything in these interviews is new to me. What I really like is the unassuming nature of these people that entertained us while we were growing up.

[@garyolivier792]

Always a great time with AWOW !!! Thanks for posting these gems Rob !!!!

[@thomasbaillie-carrigan3100]

RIO GRANDE. IMO. Greatest Cav movie ever. 'The Searchers' next, but overall, 'Jeremiah Johnson', says it all about survival in the great wilderness of the beautiful U.S.A. Thanks for your channel. Long may you run.

[@davidschlecht3016]

A great interview and the history of the great actors and directors are shown a real part of our entertainment history.

[@LizzyTexBorden]

I just saw Roughshod for the first time about two weeks ago. Claude was SO cool in that movie. Everybody was good in that picture but I think Claude was the movie.

[@AWordonWesterns]

I agree, mslizzy. Lots of western fans have somehow overlooked that film. I'm glad we could discuss it. Thanks.

[@jimmiemercer8930]

What a great interview Rob! Thanks as always for bringing us the very best. Loved the Ozie and Harriet show!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks again, jimmie.

[@ChiefThundermoon]

I met Dobe at his dads ranch which is now a museum,becuase of covid i'm sure it is closed right now the people that own Farmer Johns Products owned the ranch at the the time the President of the company offered me a job as docent for the school kids that would come,he said anything you need just let me know,i have studied westerns and such like Rob here.So i had a bunch of stories i could tell.Harey Jr. gave us tour of the place and told stories of his dad leaving the ranch when he sold it,he said i saw my dad age 10 years driving off the ranch which brought a tear to his eyes and his sister comforted him for a minute.She told me she used to follow John Wayne all over the ranch when he was there.I took the stock off a replica big loop rifle in 45 looks just like Wayne's rifle and took it with me Harey Carey Jr. signed both sides Dobe on one side,His name on the other it's hanging in my man cave right now so i never touch it.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

I love these interviews. The insight into these great movies and people is amazing. Thank you.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thank YOU.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

@@AWordonWesterns 👍🏼

[@galencox4278]

He was perfect for the part of Mark McCain. I'm sorry he's gone. RIP

[@jameshorton7496]

You're thinking of Johnny Crawford. Claude Jarman was not Mark McCain.

[@bettinahansen7630]

Great to see this! have to show it to my mum, its her favorite movie😊 thank you.

[@douglashall2141]

Really love this interview Rob

[@iguanaamphibioustruck7352]

My first job with the movies. I believe it was 1949 and I was 14, My buddy Jay and I delivered mail to the cast. Even with Anderson Camp there were not enough beds in Moab. J. Carrol Nash, Harry Carey, Ben Johnson, Ward Bond, were staying in private homes throughout Moab, a town of 1200. I also delivered the Salt Lake Tribune. John and Maureen stayed at the Utah Motel. At first, when I past him often, John would call me Davey. I let him know that I preferred "Dave". Thanks to the movies I was able to save enough to go to school at Utah State after HS graduation in 53. I washed dishes in the movie kitchen and help serve lunch on the set. I worked as a Cavalryman and Indian and swam through the rapids on the Colorado River as a stuntman. In those days, $12.50 per day plus lunch was a good deal. Iguana

[@AWordonWesterns]

Awesome, Truck. Thanks for sharing.

[@larry3064]

One of my all time favorite movies.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Mine, too, Larry. Thanks

[@chestertnted]

Great interview!

[@saiyongdawn7756]

RIP JOHNNY CRAWFORD!❣️🙏

[@edwardbeaty8899]

Great Western! I have seen it 100 times and could watch it 100 more!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Wow, Ed. Thanks!

[@edwardbeaty8899]

I grew up on Westerns and I have hundreds on DVD! I divide them up by; John Wayne (who also has his own section in Classics and a few movies in the Action category.) Pre Civil War to Civil War Post Civil War Cavalry vs. Indians TV and Collections

[@edwardbeaty8899]

My John Wayne Western collection is, in order of getting them: 25 pack of his early Westerns and documentaries Dark Command Red River Tall in the Saddle Telegraph Trail Somewhere in Sonora Man From Monterey The Searchers The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance McClintock Rio Bravo The Alamo The Horse Soldiers War Wagon Sons of Katie Elder The Comancheros Big Jake North to Alaska Train Robbers True Grit Rooster Cogburn She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 3 Godfathers Rio Grande Fort Apache The Cowboys Chisum El Dorado Angel and the Badman Allegheny Uprising The Big Trail Cahill The Shootest Westward Ho/The Fighting Kentuckian Stagecoach Rio Lobo Spoilers Undefeated Hondo I would rather watch a John Wayne movie I have seen 100 times than 95% of anything Hollywood has come out with in the last 20 years!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Cool, Ed. Now let’s see you put them in chronological order without looking them up!

[@edwardbeaty8899]

I could do some without looking them up, the early ones and Big Trail would be first and of course Shootest would be last. But I'm not going to try. LOL Wikipedia is my friend. 🤠 I know some people can probably do it. I don't claim to be a scholar, just a fan. Oh, and some people count Circus World which I have in Classics under Non Western John Wayne category.

[@OldNew45]

"Just say 'YO'!" "...mmmm......yo." 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 I say that to my kids sometimes. I say "JUST SAY YO", and they look at me all funny, and ask what the heck that means.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Show 'em the film, Old. It'll be New to them.

[@OldNew45]

@@AWordonWesterns oh, believe me, I have and will many more times. It's one of my favorites. Theirs is Silverado.

[@REwing]

How exciting for a young man!!!!!

[@ronkemperful]

Great video as alway! In the Hollywood westerns I am always impressed with the athletic ability and gumption of the actors. For a boy of 15 to do, what only stuntmen today would only do is impressive indeed!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, ron. Both Ben and Dobe were equally impressed, too!

[@raynonabohrer5624]

My favorite movie, and actor.

[@arslongavitabrevis5136]

Thank you so much for these videos that shed light on so many epic Westerns. Like most boys of my generation (1960) I grew up watching John Wayne movies and for me the films about the US cavalry directed by John Ford are the greatest Westerns ever made. When playing cowboys and Indians I was always a US cavalry trooper (LOL) Greetings from Argentina. PS: If I had to pick one film directed by John Ford, it would choose "Fort Apache"; that ending with the Duke paying a tribute to Col. Thursday is magnificent.

[@AWordonWesterns]

You picked a good one!

[@thomast8539]

never knew gloria grahame made a western - she was terrific in her roles and left the stage too soon

[@stephenannese8228]

Love hearing and seeing Claude again,...love the "on the set/behind the set" stories too,..Please cherish these child stars from the Golden-Age, they might be gone soon,...Thanks Claude/ Rob...!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Polly.

[@JMVideos7676]

Wow, another great interview with fantastic behind the scenes information about a memorable western movie.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, jeff. Thanks.

[@lescook9021]

Get er done, Johnny Reb.

[@robertwaid3579]

Another great interview Mr Rob Word. The information on the Roman riding scene was invaluable, as always such tidbits are. The info of other work by your subject I was not aware. But I will try too see them. Thanks so much for everything you've done. WR,🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸🔫🔫🔫🔫🐎🐎🐎🐂🐂🐂

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, RW. RW