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For decades John Wayne<\/strong> was one of the biggest box office stars in the world. Wayne’s<\/strong> dream project was to direct the story of The Alamo<\/strong><\/em>. Although film fans know that Wayne<\/strong> did get the film made, most don’t know what a struggle it was.<\/p>\n Wayne<\/strong> had hoped to just direct The Alamo<\/strong><\/em>, but financing was impossible unless he not only starred in it, but signed a three picture deal with the studio. Casting was also a nightmare. Wayne<\/strong> was hoping to get Clark Gable<\/strong> or Frank Sinatra<\/strong> for one role and that didn’t work out. Burt Lancaster<\/strong> was Wayne’s<\/strong> first choice for another role but he ended up with Richard Widmark<\/strong>. To make matters worse Wayne<\/strong> and Widmark<\/strong> developed an instant dislike to each other.<\/p>\n During filming there were natural disasters, the murder of a co-star and more. Even after filing wrapped there were troubles.<\/p>\n Nolan Moore<\/strong> documents Wayne’s<\/strong> struggles to get The Alamo<\/strong><\/em> made in 10 Amazing Stories About John Wayne’s Epic Failure<\/a><\/strong>. It is well worth the read.<\/p>\n \n