The Bomb That Killed John Wayne

About this episode

This episode discusses the fall of the studio system and the impact of the nuclear age on the film industry, focusing on John Wayne and the production of The Conqueror.

Episode 8 | The fall of the studio system, the rise of the nuclear age, and the lives caught in the fallout. John Wayne and the staggering production of The Conqueror close us out. Learn more about the wonderful books, movies, and articles that made this season possible at dotlnotes.blog. Looking to get in touch with us with questions or feedback? Shoot us an email at DeathontheLot@hyperobjectindustries.com. Unlock all episodes of Death on the Lot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Death on the Lot show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. A HyperObject Industries & Sony Music Entertainment production. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Death on the Lot

Topics covered

• studio system
• nuclear age
• John Wayne
• film production
• cultural impact

Keywords

• John Wayne
• The Conqueror
• studio system
• nuclear age
• film history
• cultural fallout

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Conqueror

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