Synopses & Reviews
This radical re-reading of Ford's work studies his films in the context of his complex character, demonstrating their immense intelligence and their profound critique of our culture.
Synopsis
'Here at last is a book that richly documents his life and catalogs with sound critical commentary all of Ford's films.' - Howard Ziff, The Boston Sunday Globe.
About the Author
Ted Gallagher's articles have appeared in Sight and Sound, Film Comment, Artforum, and many other publications.
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Prologue: Youth and Apprenticeship
2. First Period (1927-1935): The Age of Introspection
3. Second Period (1935-1947): The Age of Idealism
4. Third Period (1948-1961): The Age of Myth
5. Final Period (1962-1965): The Age of Mortality
6. Conclusion
Notes
Appendix: Grosses and Earnings
Filmography
Selected Bibliography
Index