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Classic films in focus: 'The Grapes of Wrath' (1940)

Adapted from the novel by John Steinbeck, “The Grapes of Wrath” (1940) tells one of America’s most heartbreaking stories about...
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Classic films in focus: 'The Quiet Man' (1952)

John Ford’s “The Quiet Man” (1952) is one of the director’s most beloved films, even though his critical reputation today...
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Classic films in focus: 'Mister Roberts' (1955)

Like the film and television versions of “M*A*S*H,” “Mister Roberts” (1955) offers viewers a provocative mix of comedy and...
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Classic films in focus: 'How Green Was My Valley' (1941)

There are among film fans quite a few people who will never forgive John Ford’s “How Green Was My Valley” (1941) for winning the...
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Western movies for Christmas

Watching Christmas movies is a large part of our celebrations that kick off the season and get us in the spirit of Christmas. We all have our...
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Classic films in focus: 'My Darling Clementine' (1946)

The legend of Wyatt Earp has inspired plenty of Hollywood films, but John Ford’s “My Darling Clementine” (1946) remains one of...
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John Ford’s Foundations of the American Western

Last month the latest iteration of the great American Western, Cowboys and Aliens, Starring in his first, film of the genre is Harrison Ford....
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Classic films in focus: "Wee Willie Winkie" (1937)

John Ford, best known as the director of masterful Westerns like "Stagecoach" (1939) and "The Searchers" (1956), seems an odd...
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The Informer: John Ford’s Irish Art Film

Last year I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by reviewing a film that was perhaps John Ford’s favorite, The Quiet Man; this year I will...
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Olive Borden: The Life and Films of Hollywood’s “Joy Girl” by Michelle Vogel

  • Olive Borden
  • March 12, 2011
Author, Michelle Vogel, has recently had her newest book about Film Star Olive Borden, entitled “Olive Borden: The Life and Films of...
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