The American Film

Uses excerpts from Fred Zinneman's High Noon, Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest , William Wyler's Friendly Persuasion , Elia Kazan's On the Waterfront , and George Stevens' Shane to examine the American cinema as an art form. Incorporates comments by Charlton Heston on the artistic viewpoint and philosophy of each director. Examines each director's style and the techniques he characteristically employs in achieving dramatic objectives.

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Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record