Question 1

What unusual circumstance led to John Wayne directing parts of The Comancheros?

Accepted Answer

Director Michael Curtiz was seriously ill during filming, so John Wayne took over direction on days when Curtiz couldn't work, but Wayne insisted Curtiz receive sole director credit.

Question 2

How did John Wayne's performance in The Comancheros influence another classic Western?

Accepted Answer

Because of Lee Marvin's performance as Tully Crow in The Comancheros, John Wayne recommended Marvin to John Ford as the villain in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

Question 3

What political disagreement occurred on the first day of filming The Comancheros?

Accepted Answer

John Wayne reprimanded a crew member for wearing a John F. Kennedy button, saying "We don't advertise socialists on my set," referencing Wayne's support for Richard Nixon in the 1960 election.

Question 4

Which actor was originally envisioned for the role of Paul Regret in the novel?

Accepted Answer

Author Paul Wellman wrote the novel with Cary Grant in mind as Paul Regret, but by filming time Grant was too old and wouldn't have accepted second billing to John Wayne.

Question 5

What is the basic plot of The Comancheros?

Accepted Answer

Texas Ranger Jake Cutter arrests gambler Paul Regret, then teams with him undercover to defeat a band of renegade arms merchants and thieves called Comancheros.

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