John Wayne Double Feature #09 (Rainbow Valley / The Desert Trail) - DVD

Everyone has to start somewhere, even an American legend. John Wayne began his career as Marion Morrison, an unbilled extra in 1926. His first lead role, as John Wayne, came in 1930, followed by stardom in 1939. Along the way, he made around 250 films, many of which, would be considered B-movies by todays standards. This double feature is some of his amazing early work, made from 1931 to 1937, and many made in under a week. In those few short years, you can witness a young man become a seasoned professional, hanging on the verge of super-stardom. Join us for the birth of a true legend.

Everyone has to start somewhere, even an American legend. John Wayne began his career as Marion Morrison, an unbilled extra in 1926. His first lead role, as John Wayne, came in 1930, followed by stardom in 1939. Along the way, he made around 250 films, many of which, would be considered B-movies by todays standards. This double feature is some of his amazing early work, made from 1931 to 1937, and many made in under a week. In those few short years, you can witness a young man become a seasoned professional, hanging on the verge of super-stardom. Join us for the birth of a true legend.

Everyone has to start somewhere, even an American legend. John Wayne began his career as Marion Morrison, an unbilled extra in 1926. His first lead role, as John Wayne, came in 1930, followed by stardom in 1939. Along the way, he made around 250 films, many of which, would be considered B-movies by todays standards. This double feature is some of his amazing early work, made from 1931 to 1937, and many made in under a week. In those few short years, you can witness a young man become a seasoned professional, hanging on the verge of super-stardom. Join us for the birth of a true legend.