Scene That Caught My Eye
Love Hondo,terrific Wayne film.The scene where Hondo is talking to Jim Arness really popped out.They are both standing & you can see how much taller & huskier Arness is compared to Wayne.
I read that Arness was reluctant to move into TV when first offered the Dillon role on Gunsmoke.He wanted to remain in movies & become a lead.
Wayne,who was a good friend to Jim,advised Arness to take the TV role.He told Arness that he was so tall & husky that few other leading men would want him in a movie with them,even in a supporting role. Jim listened.