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Ron Howard Learns from John Wayne | San Antonio News
Ron Howard, fresh out of USC and stepping onto the set of John Wayne’s final film, The Shootist, found himself caught between a volatile director and the legendary star—yet he turned it into a masterclass. Despite the frosty tension between Don Siegel and Wayne, Howard broke through by earning Wayne’s respect through professionalism, even asking to run lines together. He witnessed firsthand how Wayne shaped every scene with precision and charisma, while also learning invaluable lessons in navigating set dynamics, managing personalities, and staying focused amid conflict. What began as a…
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