The Searchers Fun Features

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Did You Know?

… The Searchers was one of the first movies to be marketed with a "The Making Of … " feature.

… Natalie Wood's younger sister Lana played the Debbie character in the beginning of the movie.

… John Wayne often gave his children small roles in his films. The Searchers was Patrick Wayne's first real speaking role. He plays a young military man who comes to speak with Ethan and Reverend Clayton (Ward Bond.)

... The final scene of the movie was ad-libbed by Wayne as homage to good friend and fellow actor Harry Carey who had recently died. As Wayne stands in the doorway he grabs his right arms and stands there for a minute. This was Carey's signature stance.

On Location

John Wayne and Natalie Wood are two of the many legendary celebrities to leave hand and footprints outside the famous Grauman's (now Mann's) Chinese Theater.

John Wayne Prints
Mann's Chinese Theater

6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
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Natalie Wood Prints
Mann's Chinese Theater

6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
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Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find the stars of The Searchers celebs John Wayne, Natalie Wood, Ward Bond and director John Ford:

John Wayne
Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Pictures)

1541 Vine St.
Hollywood, CA

Natalie Wood
Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Pictures)

7000 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA

Ward Bond
Walk of Fame Star
(Television)

6399 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA

John Ford
Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Pictures)

1640 Vine St.
Hollywood, CA



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Martin Pawley (Jeffrey Hunter):
"What if you'd missed?"
Ethan Edwards ( John Wayne ):
"Never occurred to me."

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What does the Indian chief Scar called Ethan Edwards?
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We have already dedicated Tributes to John Wayne, Natalie Wood and John Ford. Which of these other stars would you most like to see receive a Destination Hollywood Tribute?

Ward Bond
Jeffrey Hunter