Director George Stevens Stevens, who had directed 'Swing Time' and was close friends with both Fred & Ginger, recalled how he quite ironically had to defend Joan Fontaine after she was cast in 'Damsel.' Stevens had wanted Ginger for the role; he "believed then, and still believe, there ...
Giant, directed by George Stevens, is based on the novel of the same name by Edna Ferber. Stevens won an Academy Award as best director for the film.Giantis a saga about change: change in Texas, change in the lives of Bick and Leslie Benedict and their children and grandchildren, and, ...
Director George Stevens Cast Elizabeth Taylor , Rock Hudson , James Dean , Carroll Baker , Jane Withers , Chill Wills Runtime 201 Main Genre Drama Writers Edna Ferber , Fred Guiol , Ivan Moffat Tagline The legendary epic that's as big as Texas. Summary Edna Ferber's best-selling...
George Stevens was a brilliant director (his 'A Place in the Sun' is one of the greatest films ever made), but his film version of 'The Diary of Anne Frank' is not one of his better efforts. It was supposed to be a claustrophobic drama about several desperate people hiding in close ...
And we see the ways in which actors and directors work together, how each director has his or her own approach, and how they share techniques and theories.George Stevens, JrKnopf
The sweeping landscapes of the Wyoming countryside serve as a backdrop for the story, with director George Stevens making full use of the natural beauty of the area to create a visually arresting film. The movie is also notable for its use of symbolism, with Shane often portrayed as a ...
Director: Hector Galan Director George Stevens’ 1956 feature film GIANT received ten Oscar nominations and was based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize winning novelist and playwright, Edna Ferber. Yet, after all these years, it’s still best known as James Dean’s final film (he received a pos...
It made me float on air. And I still buy into all of it – lock, stock and barrel. There is deep love portrayed here by highly sensitive actors and a tapestry of love woven by a sensitive director. What more would you want from a movie, but that it make you feel? I’...
George Stevens Jr. Actor 1 Separate But Equal (1991) Mervyn LeRoy Actor 1 Gypsy (1962) Henry Mancini Actor 1 Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) Rouben Mamoulian Actor 1 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) Miklós Rózsa Actor 1 Ben-Hur (1959) William A. Fraker Actor ...
Pierce (June 16, 1938 – March 5, 2010) was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, set decorator, cinematographer and actor, and is considered one of the first modern independent filmmakers. Pierce directed thirteen films over the span of 26 years, but is best known for his cult...