Literature

Liberty and the American West in the Films of John Ford

ABSTRACT

This conference examined the themes of liberty, honor, responsibility, law, and courage in six of John Ford's Western films.

READING LIST

Conference Readings

My Darling Clementine (1946). Directed by John Ford. 20th Century Fox: Los Angeles, 2004. DVD.

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). Directed by John Ford. Paramount, 2001. DVD.

Fort Apache (1948). Directed by John Ford. RKO Radio Pictures, 2007. DVD.

The Searchers (1956). Directed by John Ford. Warner Home Video: Burbank, 1956. DVD (2007).

Wagon Master (1950). Directed by John Ford. Warner Home Video, 2009. DVD.

Stagecoach (1939). Directed by John Ford. Warner Home Video, 1997. DVD.