Hawks on HawksThe distinguished director, Howard Hawks, discusses his techniques of filmmaking, analyzes the artistry of his movies, and portrays his experiences working in Hollywood. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Storytelling | 8 |
Beginnings | 10 |
Silent Films | 14 |
Talking Pictures | 25 |
The Business of Movies | 27 |
I | 30 |
Working with Actors | 36 |
II | 74 |
His Girl Friday | 80 |
Camerawork | 82 |
Samuel Goldwyn | 85 |
Sergeant York | 89 |
Hatari | 141 |
Critics | 147 |
Todays Actresses | 148 |
27 | 40 |
Scarface and Howard Hughes | 43 |
Two Films with James Cagney | 52 |
William Faulkner | 56 |
MGM and Viva Villa | 60 |
Twentieth Century | 63 |
Comedy and Tragedy | 65 |
Grant and Hepburn | 69 |
Todays Movies | 150 |
Late Projects | 152 |
Advice to Young Directors | 156 |
Filmography | 159 |
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