#QueerQuote: “It Is Easier To Get An Actor To Be A Cowboy Than To Get A Cowboy To Be An Actor.” – John Ford

By Stephen Rutledge on February 1, 2021 1:20 pm

You might not think John Ford (1894-1973) and #QueerQuote would go together but stick with me here. His career spanned more than 50 years, directing more than 140 films. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential film-makers of his generation. Ford's work … [Read more...]

#BornThisDay: Oscar-Winning Actor, Jane Darwell

By Stephen Rutledge on October 15, 2020 3:35 am

Fox publicity still, Wikimedia Commons October 15, 1879 – Jane Darwell: "I've played Henry Fonda's mother so often that, whenever we run into each other, I call him 'son' and he calls me 'Ma', just to save time." Jane Darwell enjoyed a long career, admirable, especially … [Read more...]

#BornThisDay: Actor, Maureen O’Hara

By Stephen Rutledge on August 17, 2020 3:03 am

August 1917, 1920 -Maureen O’Hara: ''It's been a good life. I've had a wonderful career and enjoyed making movies. I was fortunate to have made pictures with many of the greats, both actors and directors. I've no regrets.'' Irish born, Maureen O'Hara never received an Academy … [Read more...]

#BornThisDay: Filmmaker, John Ford

By Stephen Rutledge on February 1, 2020 3:03 am

Photo from BBC via YouTube February 1, 1894 - John Ford: "When in doubt, make a western." You might not think John Ford and The WoW Report would go together, but stick with me here. In 2019, I purchased an original poster for the Italian release of the film … [Read more...]