Question 1

Why did John Wayne need a stepladder to mount his horse in the film?

Accepted Answer

John Wayne was 65 years old, had a cancerous lung removed in 1964, and was suffering from emphysema in his remaining lung, leaving him so weakened he needed a stepladder to climb onto his horse.

Question 2

What personal tragedy caused John Wayne to lose interest in the film during production?

Accepted Answer

John Wayne privately admitted he stopped caring about the film halfway through when he learned his friend and mentor, director John Ford, had terminal cancer.

Question 3

Who played Marshal J.D. Cahill's two sons in the film?

Accepted Answer

Gary Grimes played Danny Cahill and Clay O'Brien played Billy Joe Cahill, the two young sons of Marshal J.D. Cahill.

Question 4

Why did Neville Brand feel surprised to be cast as the half-Comanche scout Lightfoot?

Accepted Answer

Neville Brand was surprised to be offered the role of half-Comanche scout Lightfoot because he felt he was badly suited for the part, but accepted due to lack of better offers.

Question 5

What was John Wayne's own assessment of the film's quality?

Accepted Answer

John Wayne later said the film 'just wasn't a well done picture' and needed better writing and more care in making.

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