How Well Do You Know Hollywood’s Western Stars? Their roles built a legacy. Their regal presence on screen made them Western royalty. Dignified, brave, and righteous, John Wayne, Audie Murphy, and Gary Cooper’s successful careers launched them to greatness. But how well do you know the men behind Western’s most iconic characters? Can you match the fun fact to the right leading man? Correct! Gary Cooper Gary Cooper starred in 1932’s Farewell to Arms and 1943’s For Whom the Bell Tolls, which were both based on the books of his good friend for over twenty years, Ernest Hemingway. The correct answer is... Gary Cooper Gary Cooper starred in 1932’s Farewell to Arms and 1943’s For Whom the Bell Tolls, which were both based on the books of his good friend for over twenty years, Ernest Hemingway. Correct! John Wayne All three of John Wayne’s wives were of Latin descent. His first wife, Josephine Saenz, was Spanish American. His second wife, Esperanza Baur, was Mexican. And his third wife, Pilar Pallete, was Peruvian. The correct answer is... John Wayne All three of John Wayne’s wives were of Latin descent. His first wife, Josephine Saenz, was Spanish American. His second wife, Esperanza Baur, was Mexican. And his third wife, Pilar Pallete, was Peruvian. Correct! Audie Murphy Audie Murphy gained recognition as the most decorated soldier of WWII. The correct answer is... Audie Murphy Audie Murphy gained recognition as the most decorated soldier of WWII. Correct! Audie Murphy Audie Murphy hunted to provided food for his struggling family after his father abandoned them. The correct answer is... Audie Murphy Audie Murphy hunted to provided food for his struggling family after his father abandoned them. Correct! All of the Above Audie Murphy, Gary Cooper, and John Wayne all have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Audie Murphy and John Wayne’s star is on Vine St., and Gary Cooper’s star is on Hollywood Blvd. The correct answer is... All of the Above Audie Murphy, Gary Cooper, and John Wayne all have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Audie Murphy and John Wayne’s star is on Vine St., and Gary Cooper’s star is on Hollywood Blvd. Correct! John Wayne John Wayne loved to watch and play chess and even carried a small chess board with him to play during downtime on set. The correct answer is... John Wayne John Wayne loved to watch and play chess and even carried a small chess board with him to play during downtime on set. Correct! Gary Cooper Gary Cooper’s earning were over $400,000 in 1939, the equivalent to over $9 million today due to inflation. The correct answer is... Gary Cooper Gary Cooper’s earning were over $400,000 in 1939, the equivalent to over $9 million today due to inflation. Correct! Gary Cooper Gary Cooper left high school with aspirations of a career as a political cartoonist. He enrolled in a few different colleges to pursue his childhood dream until he ended up in Los Angeles. The correct answer is... Gary Cooper Gary Cooper left high school with aspirations of a career as a political cartoonist. He enrolled in a few different colleges to pursue his childhood dream until he ended up in Los Angeles. Correct! John Wayne After an injury that ended his surfing career, John Wayne worked for Fox Studios as a prop guy. The correct answer is... John Wayne After an injury that ended his surfing career, John Wayne worked for Fox Studios as a prop guy. Correct! All of the Above Audie Murphy, Gary Cooper, and John Wayne all have an official issued U.S. postage stamp. Audie Murphy’s stamp came out in 2000, Gary Cooper’s in 1990 and 2009, and John Wayne’s in 2004. The correct answer is... All of the Above Audie Murphy, Gary Cooper, and John Wayne all have an official issued U.S. postage stamp. Audie Murphy’s stamp came out in 2000, Gary Cooper’s in 1990 and 2009, and John Wayne’s in 2004. Correct! Audie Murphy Audie Murphy wrote about his experience as a soldier in WWII in the memoir, To Hell and Back. It later was adapted into a feature film, starring the soldier himself, Audie Murphy. The correct answer is... Audie Murphy Audie Murphy wrote about his experience as a soldier in WWII in the memoir, To Hell and Back. It later was adapted into a feature film, starring the soldier himself, Audie Murphy. You Got out of right! You’re the King of the Frontier Wow! Straighten that crown because when it comes to knowing the ins and outs of Western royalty, you reign supreme. Share the Results You’re the Prince of the Pioneers Impressive! You’ve been studying up to be king one day. Looks like coronation is right around the corner. Share the Results You’re the Baron of the Old West Way to go! You might not be top rank, but you know a thing or two about the bests of the West. Share the Results You’re the Knight in Shining Spurs You can’t win them all! 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