Superb vintage matte-finish 8 x 9.75 full-length photo of John Wayne walking with Pal the rough collie during the 1953 film Hondo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Al—Keep saving me. I like it around here. Duke, John Wayne.” In fine condition. Accompanied by six photos of the recipient, Al Yank, on movie sets with various celebrities. Yank worked as a Hollywood horse trainer and wrangler for several decades, prepping horses and their riders in over thirty films that featured stars like Wayne, James Dean, Elvis Presley, Clark Gable, Lee Marvin, and many more. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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