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3 things about John Ford’s THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance [1962] 1. He grabs the steak from off the floor and mashes it down on the table. Possible influence on Young Frankenstein? (“There, I’ve touched it. Happy now?”) 2. Train timetable blackboard in the “schoolroom.” … Continue reading

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3 things about John Ford’s THE SEARCHERS

The Searchers [1956] 1. She looks on in rapture as the two men fight over her. 2. Pesky flamenco dancer. 3. Quick scalping.

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3 things about John Ford’s THE QUIET MAN

The Quiet Man [1952] 1. “He’ll regret it till his dying day, if ever he lives that long.” 2. Awestruck, he ponders the newlyweds’ broken bed. 3. Haystack brawl.

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3 things about John Ford’s STAGECOACH

Stagecoach [1939] 1. He looks at the bartender and says, “Don’t ever let me do that again.” 2. She looks down helplessly at the baby in her arms, holds it closer. 3. The food’s on the table: chili con carne.

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