John Wayne filmography into other genres as well, including several films dealing with the Second World War (notably "The Longest Day" and "In Harm's Way)". Wayne made some of his most prominent films during this period, including John Ford's "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" (1962) with James Stewart. Wayne's political views came under harsh attack from film critics with the release of "The Green Berets" (1968), which Wayne produced and co-directed as well as starred in. The following year, however, he would be praised by critics for his performance in "True Grit", which would earn him an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Only the Lonely (film) this story: On the set of "Only the Lonely", the producers stuck Maureen O’Hara in a tiny trailer. When John Candy complained on her behalf, he was told the budget was being spent on the picture, not on accommodations for old movie stars. Candy responded by giving O'Hara "his" trailer and going without one until the studio finally caved in and got a trailer for each actor. John Hughes co-produced the film. This movie marked Macaulay Culkin's third film with Hughes and Candy (after "Home Alone" and "Uncle Buck"). Other than "New Port South", it was the only film Hughes