One Actor Appeared in 23 Movies With John Wayne and This Classic 1948 Western Is Unquestionably the Best of Them

Ward Bond acted alongside John Wayne in 23 movies, but the 100% Rotten Tomatoes-rated Western Fort Apache is the best.

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Vanessa Kerr MD

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The partnership betweenJohn WayneandWard Bondwas more than just a professional collaboration, it was a friendship.

We wish the ‘Dirty Dancing’ star spent more time in the Old West.

Colonel Owen Thursday (Fonda) and Captain Kirby York (Wayne).

John Wayne & Ward Bond Appeared in 23 Movies Together, But This 1948 Western Is The Best Of Them All (Fort Apache)

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