Podcast
Behind the Bastards
It was mentioned as a source for insights into John Wayne's early life, including his parents' personalities and the difficult circumstances of his childhood.
Biographer Richard Douglas Jensen describes Marion's mother is straight up abusive, probably physically abusive and definitely mentally abusive.
— Episode: Part One: John Wayne: A Dude Who Sucked
Episode: Part One: John Wayne: A Dude Who Sucked
It was mentioned as a source for insights into John Wayne's early life, including his parents' personalities and the difficult circumstances of his childhood.
Biographer Richard Douglas Jensen describes Marion's mother is straight up abusive, probably physically abusive and definitely mentally abusive.
Marion became a neurotic kid, unable to sleep normally without nightmares.
Like all children growing up in a household filled with abuse, he internalized the strain of the abuse and blamed himself for their unhappiness.
The movies were his respite from reality.
Duke was a rambunctious kid, athletic and imaginative. He was also restless.