Famous Freemason: Marion Morrison "John Wayne"

Marion Morrison was born on May 26, 1907 in Iowa.   Early in his film career, he was given on-screen credit as

“Duke Morrison”.   Later Director Raoul Walsh suggested the name of “John Wayne” and it stuck.  Some of his best films are "Stagecoach" (1939), "The Searchers" (1956), "Rio Bravo" (1959) and "True Grit" (1969)

 

John Wayne was made a Master Mason in McDaniel Lodge #56.  He later became a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and joined Al Malaikah Shrine Temple in Los Angeles.