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Pappy: The Life of John Fordby Dan Ford
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Although he is best remembered for his classic westerns like Stagecoach, My Darling Clementine, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Irish-American director John Ford (1895–1973) made 136 diverse films during his 51-year career, winning Oscars for The Informer, The Grapes of Wrath, The Battle of Midway, and The Quiet Man. A master of psychological manipulation, Ford had a knack for goading brilliant performances out of his actors, albeit often through intimidation and verbal abuse. In Pappy, Dan Ford, John's grandson, draws on the director's personal archives and on intimate reminiscences from his family and friends—including John Wayne, whose acting career Ford had launched, Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, and George O'Brien—to produce the most complete and honest portrait ever written of the man and his astonishing output. Pappy was often cantankerous, irascible, and drunk and rarely made time for his family, but few who worked with him could resist his appealing energy. This revealing biography brings John Ford to life while painting a vivid panoramic picture of Hollywood as well as of the American landscapes that he so dramatically evoked in his films. Book News Annotation:This biography of director John Ford (1895-1973) is an unabridged
republication of the edition first published in Englewood Cliffs, New
Jersey in 1979. Written by one of Ford's grandsons, the book draws
on the director's personal archives and intimate reminiscences from
his family and friends, including such greats as John Wayne,
Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, and Clark Gable. Includes some 30 b&w
photographs.
Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews@booknews.com) Synopsis:John Ford's grandson draws on the director's personal archives and on intimate reminiscences from his family and friends--including John Wayne, Katherine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, and George O'Brien--to produce the most complete and honest portrait ever written of the man and his astonishing career. 38 photos. About the Author Dan Ford is a production manager/producer who has been active in the entertainment industry for twenty-five years. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Kathy and their two daughters. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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