Overview

John Ford's early Westerns reflect an optimistic view of society and individual capacity; as his thematic vision evolved, he became more resigned to the limitations of humanity. His thematic evolution was evident in other films, but was best shown in his Westerns, with their stark depictions of the human condition. Ford's sound Westerns and his major silent films are compared in this work, revealing how his creative genius changed over time. A complete filmography of Ford's Westerns is also provided.

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Author:   William Darby
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.426kg
ISBN:  

9780786429547

ISBN 10:   0786429542
Pages:   317
Publication Date:   30 August 2006
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Adult education ,  General/trade ,  Further / Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments     Introduction     1. Ford and the Filming of the West     2. Straight Shooting, The Iron Horse, and Three Bad Men     3. Thematic and Narrative Continuities: Drums Along the Mohawk and How the West Was Won     4. The Horse Soldiers     5. Ford's Western Literary Sources and Their Adaptations     6. Fort Apache and Rio Grande     7. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon and Sergeant Rutledge     8. My Darling Clementine and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance     9. Wagonmaster and Two Rode Together     10. Three Godfathers and The Searchers     11. Stagecoach and Cheyenne Autumn     Conclusion     Notes     Bibliography     Filmography: Ford's Westerns     Index    

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directs our attention to many things we may have forgotten or overlooked...worthy --Cult Movies

Author Information

William Darby professes English in Detroit. He is also the author of Deconstructing Major League Baseball, 1991–2004 (2006).

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