John Wayne and Humphrey Bogart: Feud or Friendly Acquaintance?

Do you know if Humphrey Bogart and John Wayne ever had a feud? The answer to that question is not straightforward. A feud? I doubt it. I don't know that they ever had a disagreement. As far as I know, John Wayne and Humphrey Bogart were not close friends and not enemies. It seems they were friendly acquaintances. They were two actors who lived in Hollywood at the same time, and probably came across each other at events, given the actors' A-List Hollywood scene was quite small.

Political Differences and Friendly Relations

They were different politically but that doesn't indicate they ever talked or disagreed. Both were high-profile for their respective beliefs. In any event, neither Bogart nor Wayne chose their friends purely along political lines.

What else is known is that John Wayne was extremely courteous to other actors and not nearly as personally hawkish with them personally as sometimes made out. Even people he disagreed with politically, such as Paul Newman, Kirk Douglas, and Henry Fonda, were amongst his larger circle of friends. They all called him courteous, respectful, and humane.

There were people he disliked, but that is a far cry from a feud. There may have been other meetings between Bogart and Wayne, but two are documented.

Noted Encounters

The first documented meeting was when Humphrey Bogart and his son, Stephen, visited their wife and mother, Lauren Bacall, on the set of the film "This Woman Is Dangerous" in 1955.

Understanding Hollywood Relationships

Hollywood was a small world where actors often intersected, and it's essential to understand the nuances of these relationships. While factual differences in political views can exist among well-known figures like Wayne and Bogart, friendly relations and professional respect often coexisted.

Hummocking the evidence, it's reasonable to conclude that despite political differences and occasional professional disagreements, John Wayne and Humphrey Bogart maintained a cordial relationship. Their respective roles in Hollywood, along with their courtesy to actors of all political affiliations, provide insight into the nature of their interactions.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while John Wayne and Humphrey Bogart lived in the same Hollywood-centric community, their relationship was more likely one of friendly acquaintances than a feud. Their courteous and respectful behavior towards each other and their fellow actors speaks volumes about the nature of their interactions in the film industry.