Description
Whether relating the historic conflicts of the Irish Civil War or World War II, or exploring the epic toll of the Great Depression, the myths of the American West, or the early years of Abraham Lincoln, legendary director John Ford pierced the heart of the human condition in landmark films featuring compelling narratives, unforgettable performances, and stunning camerawork with iconic imagery. Stars ranging from Claudette Colbert and Henry Fonda to Claire Trevor and John Wayne will be featured in large-format screenings of eight cinema masterpieces, from 1935’s The Informer to 1946’s My Darling Clementine. PowerPoint lectures will provide unique production insights and place the films within their historical contexts.
The films:
- The Informer (1935) starring Victor McLaglen
- Stagecoach (1939) starring John Wayne & Claire Trevor
- Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) starring Henry Fonda
- Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) starring Claudette Colbert & Henry Fonda
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) starring Henry Fonda
- How Green Was My Valley (1941) starring Walter Pidgeon & Maureen O’Hara
- They Were Expendable (1945) starring Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, & Donna Reed
- My Darling Clementine (1946) starring Henry Fonda, Linda Darnell, & Victor Mature
