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The Informer (Ford, 1935)
July 24, 2009 – 6:39 pm | No Comment
<em>The Informer</em> (Ford, 1935)

In an interview republished in the anthology Interviews With Film Directors, Jean Mitry cites John Ford’s desire to balance innovation and aesthetics with populist appeal. “Directing is craft,” Ford is quoted as saying, “If a …

Mogambo (Ford, 1953)
April 28, 2009 – 2:32 pm | 2 Comments
<em>Mogambo</em> (Ford, 1953)

Okay, the plot is pure melodrama, but talk about star power…
The story is essentially a love triangle, with Clark Gable playing a big game hunter who is sought both by the free spirited Honey Bear …