John Wayne writes a letter to thank John Ford for helping launch his acting career. Wayne has found success, earning money and gaining fans who ask for his autograph. He has a large stack of fan mail. Wayne asks Ford about their next movie project, inquiring about the character name he will play. Their last film together was True Grit, and Wayne's first role was in The Big Trail. Wayne acknowledges that Ford played a key role in helping him achieve a successful career in acting.