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Best known for his enduring western sagas (Stagecoach, The Searchers) and classic films (The Grapes of Wrath, The Quiet Man) American film director John Ford received an unprecedented six Academy Awards over his lifetime. This collection of essays offers a comprehensive examination of Ford's life and career, revealing the frequent intersections between Ford's personal life and artistic vision. Part One provides an overview of Ford's importance in the history of the cinema. Part Two focuses on selected aspects of Ford's personal life, especially his genealogy, Irish heritage, and roots in the coastal community of coastal Maine. Part Three situates Ford's films within a broader cultural and intellectual context, exploring theories that explain why Ford's movies have sparked such interest, debate, and enjoyment among Hollywood critics and the general cinema public. 234 Pgs Paperback
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