William Darby

John Ford's Westerns

A Thematic Analysis, with a Filmography

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Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 318
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. August 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 518g
• ISBN-13: 9780786429547
• ISBN-10: 0786429542
• Artikelnr.: 21559074

Autorenporträt

William Darby is the author of several books on cinema. He teaches English at Wayne County Community College and Henry Ford Community College in Detroit, Michigan.

Inhaltsangabe

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