Wayne's Rio Lobo Screen Worn Blouse & Trousers

Production used, U.S. Cavalry Officer’s Tunic with Pants, worn by John Wayne in the 1970 film “Rio Lobo.” John Wayne starred as Colonel Cord McNally, a Union officer. Both pieces have Western Costume Co. labels sewn in; the tunic also bears WCC stamps as well as handwritten "1007166".

Howard Hawks’ final film, the tag line was, “Give ‘Em Hell, John”.

Includes original promotional photos (including a fantastic photo of Wayne playing chess between shots).

Exhibited: National Firearms Museum exhibit “Hollywood Guns,” in the William B. Ruger Gallery of the National Firearms Museum 2010-2011.

Lot 115, Sold $10,030.
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 23, 2021. Mesa, AZ.

John Wayne's Rio Grande Bib Front Shirt

Film-used, bib front shirt worn by John Wayne starring as Lieutenant Colonel Kirby Yorke, alongside Maureen O’Hara in Tom Ford’s “Rio Grande” (1950). Deep blue, military style bib front shirt, with 7 brass eagle buttons per side, shoulder boards, and sewn-in Western Costume Co. label (faded type). WCC stamps and notations also present. A featured costume in many of the movie’s scenes and promotional materials. Three original black and white promotional photographs included in the lot.

Lot 111, Sold $14,160.
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 23, 2021. Mesa, AZ.

John Wayne's Bib Shirt from Red River

A bright blue 8 button bib front shirt worn by John Wayne as Texas cattleman, Thomas Dunson in 1948’s “Red River” directed by Howard Hawks. Alongside Wayne was Montgomery Cliff, Harry Carey, Harry Carey Jr. and Noah Beery Jr. Western Costume Co. label sewn in, hand written specs, with stamp.

“Red River” was the first important collaboration between Howard Hawks and John Wayne. Nominated for 2 Academy Awards, it was a commercial and critical success.

Lot 274, Sold $21,240.
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 23, 2021. Mesa, AZ.