John Wayne Birthday Centennial Celebration 3-DVD OOP 2007 Winterset Iowa SEALED

Description: This 2007 3-DVD release from the John Wayne Birthplace Society in Winterset, Iowa features one disc commemorating the John Wayne Birthday Centennial Celebration, and two discs containing the Cowboy Symposiums from Saturday, May 26th and Sunday, May 27th. These discs are sealed in brand new condition (note tear in outer plastic of Centennial Celebration disc -- see photos), with the following write-up on back: Thousands from all over the world gathered the weekend of screen legend John Wayne's 100th birthday in Winterset, Iowa. Here's your chance to relive -- or experience for the first time -- the joy, the excitement, the laughs and the thrills of this spectacular once-in-a-lifetime event! See the parade. Ethan unveiling the statue of his father, and using a backhoe to make way for the New John Wayne museum. At the VIP event, see Wayne's granddaughter Jennifer sing "God Bless John Wayne." Wayne co-stars and friends share some of their stories of the Duke at the Cowboy Symposiums. And you've got the best seat in the house for the Wild West Revue, featuring daredevil professional stunt riders, trick ropers, a WWI- style cannon firing, an equestrian drill team with a bevy of beautiful gals, the thrilling attack on the Deadwood stagecoach and much more! Those attending the 100th Birthday Celebration of John Wayne in his birthplace of Winterset, Iowa on May 26-27, 2007 had the opportunity to learn more about the Duke from those who knew and worked with him. Here's the complete Cowboy Symposium for those days, packed with plenty of great first-person stories and fascinating tales! BOYD MAGERS (moderator) is a noted western film author and publisher of WESTERN CLIPPINGS. Boyd has moderated over 150 western celebrity guest star discussion panels. He regularly consults with many western celebrities, helping then acquire material on their careers or films. LUSTER BAYLESS worked for many years at Western Costume Co., the premier Hollywood costume company. He became John Wayne's personal costumer, working with him on 13 films in all, including True Grit, Chisum, Rio Lobo, The Train Robbers, Cahill U.S. Marshal, and The Shootist. ED FAULKNER began his TV and film career after service as a jet fighter pilot in the Air Force. Appearing in well over 250 TV shows and nearly 30 films, he co-starred with John Wayne in Chisum, The Green Berets, Hellfighters, McLintock!, Rio Lobo and The Undefeated. A.C. LYLES has worked for Paramount since he was 10, starting at his local theater. He moved to Hollywood after graduating from high school and worked his way up at the studio, became a producer in 1954 and formed his own production unit in 1956, producing the Rawhide TV series and numerous western films, and becoming good friends with John Wayne. GREGG PALMER has been a familiar face in TV and the movies for more than a half century. He's appeared in over fifty motions pictures and over 700 TV episodes. Gregg has been in six of John Wayne's films: The Commancheros, The Undefeated, Chisum, Rio Lobo, The Shootist and Big Jake. DEAN SMITH appeared with John Wayne in many of his films, including Rio Bravo, The Alamo, The Commancheros, How The West Was Won, McLintock!, El Dorado, True Grit, Rio Lobo, and Big Jake. Inducted into the Stuntman's Hall of Fame, Dean was given "The Duke Award" by the John Wayne Cancer Institute in 2006. SPECIAL APPEARANCE by ETHAN WAYNE, John Wayne's youngest son, who starred with his father in Rio Lobo and Big Jake. Ethan is now the head of Wayne Enterprises, which preserves and protects the name, image and likeness of his father. Immediate payment accepted for Buy It Now listings; for Auction or Best Offer items please pay within three days of purchase. Note that we do not grade CD or DVD cases, as they can be easily replaced. Combined USPS shipping discount available for multiple disc purchases -- listed shipping price for first item, $1.25 for each additional item. (Use "Add to Cart" to apply discount automatically; contact us for shipping discount on large orders.) CLICK HERE to check out our store for other awfully limited audio/film/literature releases, including additional documentary DVDs and more!

Price: 63.96 USD

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