Tag Archives: Allan Dwan

“It’s the pictures that got small.”

Posted on November 5, 2007 by sheila

Smoky-eyed photo of Gloria Swanson. I’m reading a book of Bogdonavich’s interviews with directors – and it starts off with Allan Dwan, one of the true creators of the whole business. He’s the type of guy who was like, in … Continue reading →

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John Wayne Appreciation Day

Posted on November 15, 2005 by sheila

From Who the Hell’s in It: Conversations with Hollywood’s Legendary Actors, by Peter Bogdonavich: His performances in these pictures [Rio Grande, The Quiet Man, The Searchers, The Wings of Eagles, Man Who Shot Liberty Valance] rate with the finest examples … Continue reading →

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