As promised in an earlier post, I'll share who the famous star was that was born in Madison County, Iowa. A few of you guessed John Wayne correctly. The house above is where he was born in Winterset, Iowa. These photos are from a series of pics my son took on his iphone while driving through Iowa.
John Wayne was mostly known for the many westerns he starred in.
My hubby is a big fan of westerns. I usually like them, too, as many of them have gorgeous scenery.
Do you enjoy watching western films and do you have a favorite John Wayne movie?
Until next time...
John Wayne was the love of my best friend's life. She was crazy about him. I'm not sure what she would have done if she ever got to meet him. LOL probably been flabbergasted. I was not a fan of westerns, myself. However, I did enjoy John Wayne playing Rooster in True Grit, the original movie.
ReplyDeleteWe both love westerns. Probably True Grit was my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed by the quality of the phone cameras these days.
I am not sure I have a favorite - I loved most of them. He was such a good, clean man, and always seemed to personify all that was good and right with our country. Nice photos from a phone!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that a cute little house! And with an adorable little porch. Love it. :-)
ReplyDeleteYour son is so goooood with a camera! Lucky you! :-)
"Auntie"
That house is adorable...the offset door and stairs...sweet. It's too small to have held him, though.
ReplyDeleteThe only movie I remember the name of is "True Grit," which I very much enjoyed, though it was a later one...the last one? I did like John Wayne a lot.
I love westerns and love the old west and have read a zillion Western books in my life time. when i was growing up my life ambition was to be a cowboy, NOT a cowgirl. this is news to me where he was born and that his name was not John Wayne.
ReplyDeleteThat little house is quite unique; love that it's front door and porch are actually in a corner of the house. Always loved John Wayne!
ReplyDeleteWe were in Winterset a few years ago. (10? years ago.) We couldn't get over how tiny his birth home was, compared to the big screen star he became. But, back then, most people lived in humble homes and were so grateful to have what they did. There is a wonderful quilt shop in Winterset too: Fons and Porter Quilting.
ReplyDeleteVery Interesting... I do enjoy ALL John Wayne movies... My dad reminds me of John Wayne..just that kind of a man...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the pictures today.
Have a fabulous weekend..
shug
I love John Wayne and did not know he was born in Iowa! Sandie
ReplyDeleteI'm a Dean Martin fan & he played in Rio Bravo w/ John Wayne, so that's my fave!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind visiting this place, tho, very interesting... I didn't realize he was born 105 yrs ago... I guess I didn't realize he was that old, even when he was still alive! WoW! =0
gonna have to share this post w/ my sis in wis. she's a huge fan of the duke. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the house! I used to watch all his movies. I guess I don't have a favorite.
ReplyDeleteJohn Wayne - who? just kidding..
ReplyDeleteI've been to his house that you show a photo of and seen all the sights too - love that area a LOT!
I never got into being a fan of John Wayne, so I don't have a favorite movie - but I do enjoy western movies..My Dad is a huge fan of western movies so when I am with we watch a lot of the very Old time (like Under the Califrona Sun - or The Nevada Buckaroo etc..)
Be safe in your travels..
Hugs..
Pretty little house. I've seen a couple of his movies. Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteFor such a big guy, that is a little house that he was born in.
ReplyDeleteMy Mom had such a crush on him that my Dad was kind of jealous. LOL... so funny
John Wayne was and is one of my favorites- I love most of his movies...and his swagger!
ReplyDeleteOkay, don't shoot me, but I've never really seen a John Wayne movie! Cute house though!
ReplyDeleteOh wait! He was on I Love Lucy and I loved him on that episode! LOL
ReplyDeletenot a huge fan of westerns but your right, the scenery is beautiful!!
ReplyDeletehave an awesome weekend!!
Huh.. I learned something new today!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to show this post to my sweet husband.
He's always been a huge fan of John Wayne.
Love that little corner porch!!
Happy weekend.
Kerin
I had no idea John Wayne was an Iowa boy!
ReplyDeleteI will watch a western once in awhile, but my Dad is a big fan of John Wayne westerns! I love John Wayne too!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite John Wayne movie is The Quiet Man. Thanks for posting a picture of the house he was born in, It makes me wonder what kind of childhood he had.
ReplyDeleteVee directed me over to you blog as she said my barn photos on my post tonight reminded her of yours! :)
ReplyDeleteI recently passed De Soto, Iowa and saw the sign along I 80 that it was the birthplace of John Wayne! Wish I could have stopped to see the house where he was born -- it was nice seeing it on your post.
I do love old westerns, but don't have a favorite JW film...
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