According to Orson Welles, who was himself a phenomenal director and quite an authority about the art, the three greatest American directors were, “John Ford, John Ford, and John Ford.” At our house, we agree with that assessment. Even so, we don’t agree with what many people say, that our Film of the Week is his most magnificent achievement. That ho…
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