"After providing John Wayne with his breakout role in the film Stagecoach, John Ford and John Wayne would go on to make a long series of films together, each one of them ranking well at the box office and in the hearts of millions who continue to enjoy these cinematic masterpieces today. A master at location shoots, and considered a true artist with his ability to frame a character against the backdrop of an unforgiving terrain, John Ford already had a reputation in Hollywood as one of the best directors of all time when he took on John Wayne as a protégé. Wayne's skills as an actor, with a large imposing figure, dramatic timing, and commanding on screen presence were perfect for the larger than life storylines the men were telling.
Running the gambit from classic western to inspiring war movie, not all of the Ford/Wayne collaborations will make the audience cheer for the winner, but they all help define what it means to be an American Hero."
