| John Ford's Westerns: A Thematic Analysis, with a Filmography Contributor(s): Darby, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786429542 ISBN-13: 9780786429547 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2006 Annotation: John Fords 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. Fords sound Westerns and his major silent films are compared in this work, revealing how his creative genius changed over time. A complete filmography of Fords Westerns is also provided. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - Direction & Production - Performing Arts | Reference |
| Dewey: 791.430 |
| LCCN: 964041 |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.08" W x 9.1" (0.98 lbs) 317 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |