Growing up with a dad from Texas there was a lot of BBQ, outdoors activities and plenty of John Wayne. Just say that with me. John Wayne. He’s got an airport named after him. He has a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. He has an official Holiday in California (John Wayne Day, May 26th, his birth). And then there’s his film, True Grit. After 150 screen perfromances John won his first and ONLY Oscar for this film just 10 years before passing away. Not to bad for a man born Marion Morrison. That’s almost like the man named Sue. This Friday you can catch the Princess’ Pick, True Grit at the amazing Stanford Theatre in Palo Alto (a staple of fun family movie outings growing up in the Greenwood household) complete with a live performance on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ! And if you heard enough JW growing up but still want to visit this amazing restored theatre, CASABLANCA shows through the weekend and next week too!
