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Citizen Kane (1941) | |
| Director(s) | Orson Welles |
| Producer(s) | Orson Welles, George Schaefer (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Drama, Mystery |
| Top Topics | Fame, Newspapers |
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Citizen Kane Overview:
Citizen Kane (1941) was a Drama - Mystery Film directed by Orson Welles and produced by Orson Welles and George Schaefer.
Citizen Kane was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1989.
Academy Awards 1941 --- Ceremony Number 14 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | Orson Welles | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Perry Ferguson, Van Nest Polglase; Interior Decoration: Al Fields, Darrell Silvera | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Gregg Toland | Nominated |
| Best Director | Orson Welles | Nominated |
| Best Film Editing | Robert Wise | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Mercury | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Herman J. Mankiewicz, Orson Welles | Won |
BlogHub Articles:
Book Review--Young Orson: The Years of Luck and Genius on the Path to Citizen Kane
By KC on Mar 8, 2017 From Classic MoviesYoung Orson: The Years of Luck and Genius on the Path to Citizen Kane Patrick McGilligan Harper, 2015 The universally acclaimed Citizen Kane (1941) alone would have assured Orson Welles a solid place in entertainment history. That the 25 years leading up to that unique cinematic achievement were fi... Read full article
The 75th Anniversary Of CITIZEN KANE
By Dan Day Jr. on May 3, 2016 From The Hitless Wonder Movie BlogThis week marks the 75th anniversary of the theatrical premier of CITIZEN KANE. I don't think I need to tell you that this is one of the most renowned and famous films of all time. Orson Welles' magnum opus remains a stunning cinematic achievement, and the title of the film itself has become a gener... Read full article
1001 Classic Movies: Citizen Kane
By Amanda Garrett on May 2, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsCitizen Kane (1941), starring Orson Welles, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). Throughout May, I'll celebrate the 75th anniversa... Read full article
Review: Citizen Kane (1941)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 15, 2016 From 4 Star Films“That’s all he ever wanted out of life… was love. That’s the tragedy of Charles Foster Kane. You see, he just didn’t have any to give.” – Jedediah Leyland It might seem rather trite to attempt to write anything on Citizen Kane, but as someone who can admitte... Read full article
Citizen Kane (1941) – Updated
By 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 15, 2016 From 4 Star Films“That’s all he ever wanted out of life… was love. That’s the tragedy of Charles Foster Kane. You see, he just didn’t have any to give.” – Jedediah Leyland It might seem rather trite to attempt to write anything on Citizen Kane, but as someone who can admitte... Read full article
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Quotes from
Charles Foster Kane III:
Mother, is Pop governor yet?
Emily: Not yet, Junior.
Stagecoach Driver / Hauler: There ain't no bedrooms in this joint, that's a newspaper building!
Bernstein: You're getting paid, Mister, for opinions or for hauling?
Matiste: [to Susan] Some people can sing, some people cannot. Impossible! Impossible!
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Emily: Not yet, Junior.
Stagecoach Driver / Hauler: There ain't no bedrooms in this joint, that's a newspaper building!
Bernstein: You're getting paid, Mister, for opinions or for hauling?
Matiste: [to Susan] Some people can sing, some people cannot. Impossible! Impossible!
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Facts about
The original nitrate negatives are gone; they were lost in a fire during the 1970s.
The scene with Charles Bennett and the "chorus girls" was supposed to have taken place in a brothel, but the Hays Office would not allow it. That didn't bother Orson Welles too much, as he knew the brothel setting would draw their attention away from other elements of the script he knew they would object to, which was why he had introduced it in the first place.
The film showcased a technique called "universal focus." To get the image of Kane and the poster picture during the speech sequence, short lenses were used. At the same time, the key light (the main lights) were gradually increased to get both images sharp and clear.
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The scene with Charles Bennett and the "chorus girls" was supposed to have taken place in a brothel, but the Hays Office would not allow it. That didn't bother Orson Welles too much, as he knew the brothel setting would draw their attention away from other elements of the script he knew they would object to, which was why he had introduced it in the first place.
The film showcased a technique called "universal focus." To get the image of Kane and the poster picture during the speech sequence, short lenses were used. At the same time, the key light (the main lights) were gradually increased to get both images sharp and clear.
read more facts about Citizen Kane...
