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Stagecoach (1939) directed by John Ford

Stagecoach (1939) directed by John Ford. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031971/. JOHN FORD. 1895-1973 Won 3 Oscars (more than any other director in history)- possibly the most beloved and influential American Film Director His films stress the importance of tradition and connection to the land

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Stagecoach (1939) directed by John Ford

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  1. Stagecoach (1939)directed by John Ford http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031971/

  2. JOHN FORD • 1895-1973 • Won 3 Oscars (more than any other director in history)- possibly the most beloved and influential American Film Director • His films stress the importance of tradition and connection to the land • Specialized in outdoor films, mainly westerns

  3. STAGECOACH (1939) • Welles ran the film over 100 + times, studying its visual look, camera placement and movement in order to get a sense of not only how to tell a story but also how to visually improve the story. • Welles not only asked himself, “What is Ford doing?”, but “What isn’t he doing?”

  4. Stagecoach (1939) • First “adult” western • Creates the western stereotypes and archetypes • Theme of redemption drives the story.

  5. John Wayne • 1907-1979 • After appearing in 50 films as a small time actor, STAGECOACH makes Marion Michael Morrison a star • STAGECOACH is a star making performance

  6. Andy Devine John Carradine Thomas Mitchell Claire Trevor

  7. The Monument Valley • Ford’s favorite location • An example of setting as character

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