"Maybe I can give some poor bastard a little hope by being honest.” —John Wayne Before Duke became a Hollywood icon, he put in years of hard work on “Poverty Row,” starring in no-frills Westerns with little more than grit and determination. With no trailer or glam squad, Duke often prepped for set in his car—applying his own makeup before another long day of filming. From these humble beginnings to his Oscar-winning role as Rooster Cogburn in True Grit (1969), John Wayne’s journey is chronicled through rare artifacts and ephemera on display at the John Wayne: An American Experience Museum in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas. We're open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM. Visit the link in our bio to get tickets or gift an unforgettable experience to the film lover in your life. 🎓 Now offering student admission for just $20.95 (with valid ID)—because we believe in making American history accessible to the next generation. #JohnWayne #FilmHistory #WesternMovies #ClassicHollywood #Wor...