Ya know, this movie
is at the top of my list of favorite John Wayne movies.
I like the way he's strong but also admits when he's wrong, and knows when to be gentle and kind with the boys.
My other two very favorites are Rooster Cogburn and The Quiet Man.
The rest of the favorite list is El Dorado, Liberty Valance, Rio Bravo, Hondo, and The Searchers.