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John Wayne's Early Career Start
- John Wayne started as a prop assistant and set dresser before becoming a star.
- Director Raoul Walsh discovered him and helped him land his first lead role in The Big Trail.
Stagecoach's Impact on Cinema
- Stagecoach revitalized the Western genre and made John Wayne a star.
- It challenged censorship by featuring sympathetic, flawed characters, expanding movie storytelling.
Wayne and Dietrich's Affair
- John Wayne had a passionate affair with Marlena Dietrich during filming Seven Sinners.
- Their relationship scandalized his social circle and eventually led to his separation from his wife Josie.