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1001 Classic Movies: The Magnificent Ambersons

Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on May 26, 2017

The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. This Orson-Welles directed drama about a turn-of-the-century Indiana family stars from left: Richard Bennett; Joseph Cotten; Dolores Costello; Don Dillaway; Agnes Moorehead, and Ray Collins. This series will now ap read more

The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on May 2, 2017

The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) On May 2, 2017May 2, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) was one of the many, many movies I saw in the glorious summer of 2007. That was the year I fell in love with classic movies, and that s read more

The Magnificent Ambersons

Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Dec 5, 2016

Today, I'm reviewing director Orson Welles drama The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), starring (from left) Richard Bennett; Joseph Cotten; Dolores Costello; Don Dillaway; Agnes Moorehead, and Ray Collins. This article is part of The Agnes Moorehead Blogathon hosted by In the Good Old Days of Classic read more

The Magnificent Ambersons (1942, Orson Welles)

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on May 9, 2016

Unfortunately, I feel the need to address some of the behind the scenes aspects of The Magnificent Ambersons. Not because I plan on talking about them, but because director Welles’s career is filled with a lack of control. There are always questions–what did editor Robert Wise do on his read more

The Magnificent Ambersons

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on Jul 23, 2014

The Magnificent Ambersons (Orson Welles, 1942) The spoiled young heir to the decaying Amberson fortune comes between his widowed mother and the man she has always loved. The Magnificent Ambersons plays like a nice classical music from a classic composer, it is a story about pride, richness, family read more

The Magnificent Ambersons, the Second Welles’ Masterpiece

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Apr 23, 2014

Classic Film Aficionados Prologue:The Devil is in the details. It all began with the signing of the new contract by Orson Welles with RKO. With Kane came unprecedented freedoms and choices for Welles, the new agreement gave cast and script approval along with the final cut to RKO for The Magnificent read more

The Magnificent Ambersons, the Second Welles’ Masterpiece

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Apr 23, 2014

Classic Film Aficionados Prologue:The Devil is in the details. It all began with the signing of the new contract by Orson Welles with RKO. With Kane came unprecedented freedoms and choices for Welles, the new agreement gave cast and script approval along with the final cut to RKO for The Magnificent read more

The Magnificent Ambersons, the Second Welles’ Masterpiece (3)

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Apr 23, 2014

Originally posted on Classic Film Aficionados: Prologue:The Devil is in the details. It all began with the signing of the new contract by Orson Welles with RKO. With Kane came unprecedented freedoms and choices for Welles, the new agreement gave cast and script approval along with the final cut to R read more

The Magnificent Ambersons, the Second Welles’ Masterpiece (2)

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Feb 22, 2014

  Prologue: The Devil is in the details. It all began with the signing of the new contract by Orson Welles with RKO. With Kane came unprecedented freedoms and choices for Welles, the new agreement gave cast and script approval along with the final cut to RKO for The Magnificent Ambersons. In return read more

The Magnificent Ambersons, the Second Welles’ Masterpiece

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Feb 22, 2014

  Prologue: The Devil is in the details. It all began with the signing of the new contract by Orson Welles with RKO. With Kane came unprecedented freedoms and choices for Welles, the new agreement gave cast and script approval along with the final cut to RKO for The Magnificent Ambersons. In return read more

The Magnificent Ambersons, the Second Welles’ Masterpiece

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Feb 22, 2014

  Prologue: The Devil is in the details. It all began with the signing of the new contract by Orson Welles with RKO. With Kane came unprecedented freedoms and choices for Welles, the new agreement gave cast and script approval along with the final cut to RKO for The Magnificent Ambersons. In return read more

"The Magnificent Ambersons"

Studies in Cinema Posted by Jeremy Carr on Nov 10, 2013

Every American film made since Citizen Kane has, to a certain extent, lived in the shadow of this acclaimed production. Widely and frequently heralded as the greatest film ever made, Orson Welles' 1941 feature looms large in the annals of motion picture history. Now, imagine you are Welles himsel read more

The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Sep 7, 2012

(Image via 1001 Movies… Before I Die!) Eugene Morgan (Joseph Cotten) is a young and dashing man with a bit of a reputation for being wild. He wants to marry Isabel Amberson (Dolores Costello), a girl from an upper-class family, but she marries Wilbur Minafer instead. Wilbur is a dull man, but read more

The Magnificent Ambersons (Found!)

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Aug 1, 2010

Written, directed and narrated by the amazing Orson Welles, The Magnificent Ambersons tells the story of a well-to-do family in a changing world.  In a time where young men would serenade pretty girls under their window, Eugene Morgan (Joseph Cotten) accidentally crushed a cello, embarrassing his gi read more

The Magnificent Ambersons & The Pied Piper (Double Missing)

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on May 25, 2010

You know I hate to admit defeat, but I’ve been looking for these two for months; no dice.  As always, I’ll keep looking and if you have any suggestions, they’re always appreciated.  Here’s to swimmin’ with bow legged women. read more