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1. A classic aspect of the Duke's movies was to include a young singing star. Which of these pop or singing stars did NOT feature in a John Wayne film?
2. This co-star was a college friend of Wayne's and later made tens of movies with him. They also enjoyed hunting together, and when he died, he bequeathed Wayne with the rifle that Wayne had once accidentally shot him with while on a hunting trip. Who was this legendary actor?
3. This western actor was beguiled into the film business while delivering horses from his ranch to Hollywood. Originally a stunt double, he co-starred in many westerns with John Wayne. Who was he?
4. This lovely leading lady starred in four of the Duke's pictures and was good friends with him. Who was she?
5. This actor starred in western films as far back as the silent era, and played his last role in a John Wayne film, "Red River". What was this legend's name?
6. Singer Dean Martin proved to be a strong presence alongside Wayne in two films. Which were they?
7. This son of an acting star appeared with Wayne in three films. His father had also appeared with the Duke before. What was his name?
8. This western legend originally wanted to be a singer, and trained as one. His beautiful voice is featured in one of the many films he made with John Wayne. This film was directed by John Ford and was the seventh remake of a 1913 novelette of the same name. What was the actor's name, and the film in which he is heard to sing?
9. This famous western actor had the unfortunate knack of getting himself in old man roles at a relatively young age, including in several John Wayne films. Who was he?
10. This popular stock actor of John Ford and a regular feature in many of John Wayne's films appeared in movies such as "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" and "The Quiet Man". He was originally a boxer. Who was he?
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