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While John Ford remains one of the most influential and revered directors in film history, he is also one of the most frequently misunderstood. One widespread assumption is that he was almost exclusively a man's director, dismissive of, or at best not well attuned to, the stories, perspectives and concerns of women. Challenging this assumption, this book gives readers a richer understanding of the director's view of the world and of the women ...

Beginning in the mid-1940s, the bleak, brooding mood of film noir began seeping into that most optimistic of film genres, the western. This book covers the stylistic shift in westerns in mid-20th century Hollywood, offering close readings of the first noir westerns, along with revealing portraits of the eccentric and talented directors who brought the films to life.

When the movie business adopted some of the ways of other big industries in 1920s America, women were systematically squeezed out of key behind-the-camera roles. Yet, a number of female film editors remained and rose to the top of their profession. Focusing on nine of these women and presenting shorter glimpses of nine others, this book tells their captivating personal stories and examines their professional achievements.