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Oscar-winner John Wayne is one of the most enduring symbols of the Western genre, having ruled the box office for over three decades. Wayne has a mind-boggling one hundred and eighty-four acting credits to his name, and dozens of those roles were in Westerns. With such a robust body of work, it can be hard for the audience to know where to begin, but some of Wayne's films are certified classics.

Working alongside legendary directors like John Ford and Howard Hanks, Wayne helped define the Western genre. Digging into his filmography reveals the origins of many tropes, character archetypes, and storytelling elements that still echo through modern cinema.

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Part of a perfect 1956 matinee double bill, Alex Gordon’s supernatural thriller features an iconic monster, a piece of real horror art from monster-maker Paul Blaisdell. The production can best be described as ‘pedestrian’ but there’s no denying that the movie is an odd nostalgic favorite — a great poster helps. The cast mixes veterans with new blood — but the real reason to watch is starlet Marla English. This one should have been a classic.

The She-Creature

Blu-ray

1956 / B&w / 1:85 widescreen / 77 min. / Street Date June 28, 2022

Starring: Chester Morris, Marla English, Tom Conway, Cathy Downs, Lance Fuller, Ron Randell, Frieda Inescort, Frank Jenks, El Brendel, Paul Dubov, William Hudson, Paul Blaisdell.

Cinematography: Frederick E. West

Production Designer: Art Director: Don Ament

Creature costume: Paul Blaisdell

Film Editor: Ronald Sinclair

Original Music: Ronald Stein

Written by Lou Rusoff

Produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff, Alex Gordon

Directed by Edward L. Cahn

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