John Ford''s America

This volume explores John Ford's preoccupations throughout his long career, showing how he attempted to come to terms with American history, with how America kept changing its relationship with history and how many of the myths of the 'West' were just that - myths.

About the author

Jeffrey Richards is Emeritus Professor of Cultural History at Lancaster University

Summary

This volume explores John Ford's preoccupations throughout his long career, showing how he attempted to come to terms with American history, with how America kept changing its relationship with history and how many of the myths of the ‘West’ were just that – myths. -- .

Product details

• Authors: Jeffrey Richards, Richards Jeffrey
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2024
• EAN: 9781526173812
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-7381-2
• No. of pages: 350
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; USA, United States of America, USA, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General, Individual Film Directors, Film-Makers, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Guides & Reviews, PERFORMING ARTS / Individual Director, Film, television, radio and performing arts: companion works