The Unseen Trust, Mary St. John, John Wayne's Essential Right Hand Mary St. John was far more than just John Wayne’s private secretary, she was the unsung cornerstone of his personal and professional life. Trusted with the intricate details of The Duke’s life, St. John managed everything from his business dealings to personal affairs with unmatched precision. Wayne’s lighthearted quip, “Tell Mary St. John, she’s the most interesting man I know,” wasn’t just a joke, it was a testament to the deep

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The Harvard Lampoon invited John Wayne to “have it out” with the students of Harvard in 1974. Rather than taking offense to the letter, Duke was amused with the students and accepted their invitation knowing the intent was to be a bit of a roast. He came in an army reserve armored personal carrier and accepted an award for his nerve in daring to appear. Duke took the student’s questions in his typical fashion - with humor and respect. More on Duke’s visit to Cambridge here: https://bit.ly/31CuhL

John Wayne's persona defined his career. Here's a clip of behind the scenes footage filming The Big Trail (1930). Learn more about Duke's origins at John Wayne: The Genuine Article. Get tickets at genuinearticle.johnwayne.com | JOHN WAYNE