Personal Faves: Patrick Wayne in 'The Searchers'

Patrick Wayne's first major speaking role in "The Searchers", alongside his father John Wayne and veteran actor Ward Bond.

Patrick Wayne:

„I have made a few film appearances and spoken a line or two before „The Searchers”. But this was really the first big, mouthful of dialogue that I had on camera. It was unnerving with all those professionals standing around – most prominently my dad. He was a large, looming figure. He was a huge presence, he demanded respect and that you keep attention to him. And the director was my godfather. I wanted them to be proud of me. I didn't want them to be ashamed or dissapointed. None of the interruptions were in the script. Whatever word my dad broke in, it was ad-libed. I've been plowing through, because I didn't know what else to do. But that had been Ford's plan all along.”

[TinyHousekeep]

Just watched this movie! This scene had me giggling throughout, alongside the later gimmick with his sword. The added context it was all ad-libbed makes it even better! Haha

[chrisgreulich]

Pat Wayne is still alive. This was a great scene. I really like Pat Wayne.

[berndtherrenvolk]

Soldiers, keep their hats on indoors when they are under arms (carrying weapons).

[swastikausa]

patrick got sick too from the radiation poisoning that killed his dad.