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OverviewBy the time of his death in 1973, John Ford was probably the most celebrated director of Hollywood's golden age. The winner of four best director Oscars, he was the first filmmaker to be awarded his country's highest civilian honour, the Medal of Freedom, and the man chosen by the American Film Institute to receive its first life achievement award. In his work, Ford returned regularly to the same themes, employed the same actors and had a visual style that was personal and distinctive. This volume explores his preoccupations throughout his long, garlanded career, showing how he attempted to come to terms with American history, with how America kept changing its relationship with history and with how many of the myths of the 'West' were just that myths. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeffrey RichardsPublisher: Manchester University Press Imprint: Manchester University Press ISBN: 9781526173812ISBN 10: 1526173816 Pages: 350 Publication Date: 25 June 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1 John Ford: the man and his films 2 American history 3 American leaders 4 The South 5 The West 6 The Cavalry 7 Race 8 Americana Index -- .ReviewsAuthor InformationJeffrey Richards is Emeritus Professor of Cultural History at Lancaster University Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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