The actor's first movie set didn't come without some lessons to be learned ...

Stagecoach, The Searchers, and Rio Bravo are all among the absolute greatest Western movies that defined John Wayne's career.

After getting his start on TV, Robert Carradine appeared in a classic John Wayne-led Western that was especially significant to The Duke's career.

Speaking at MidSouth Nostalgia Festival in June 2025, Robert recalled: “I auditioned for [the part of] a kid named Slim who was scared to death in the scene. Luckily, Robert Carradine was also scared ...

The late actor was convinced to audition for the role by his older brother, David.

True Grit is one of John Wayne's best performances, but there's one scene in particular the Duke believed to be the finest work of his career.