Tag Archives: William Wyler

3 things about William Wyler’s DETECTIVE STORY

Posted on December 4, 2021 by robchristopher

Detective Story [1951] 1. On his farm he grows lettuce, cabbage, and kale. 2. She stays behind in the records room, powdering her nose. 3. Lee Grant’s pungent Bronx accent.

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3 things about William Wyler’s WUTHERING HEIGHTS

Posted on February 15, 2018 by robchristopher

Wuthering Heights [1939] 1. His right eye partially hidden by a lock of his hair. 2. “I’m not lovely. What I am is very brilliant. I have a wonderful brain. It enables me to be superior to myself.” 3. Deathbed … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Wyler’s DODSWORTH

Posted on January 15, 2018 by robchristopher

Dodsworth [1936] 1. He strides through the gathering of factory workers. But the film skips the farewell speech. 2. “Have you ever noticed how transparent people are when you really look at them?” 3. Khakis, tennis shoes, a white shirt … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Wyler’s THE BIG COUNTRY

Posted on May 10, 2015 by robchristopher

The Big Country [1958] 1. Fistfight in long shot. 2. Leech picks up the shotgun that Rufus has thrown down, confirms that it’s loaded. 3. Together they look out over the landscape, and say everything that needs to be said … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Wyler’s THE LETTER

Posted on June 1, 2008 by robchristopher

The Letter [1940] 1. In the beginning of the movie, to calm her nerves, they give Bette Davis a drink. It’s black as molasses, almost looks like grape juice. What drink is it supposed to be? It’s too dark for … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Wyler’s THE LITTLE FOXES

Posted on June 1, 2008 by robchristopher

The Little Foxes [1941] 1. “Go ahead, say it. Say it and see what happens.” 2. The ornate, cut-glass pitcher of elderberry wine. Birdie drinks steadily. During the single scene she has four glasses. 3. Bette Davis stares off in … Continue reading →

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