Despite the System: Orson Welles Versus the Hollywood Studios

About this book

Revealing the facts rather than the myths behind Orson Welles Hollywood career this groundbreaking history analyzes the career of one of the most well-known American filmmakers. Exploring why Welles films never matched his youthful masterpiece Citizen Kane this investigation delves into the enemies that hounded him his unwaning faith in his audience and the brilliance of his filmsbefore they were butchered by the studios. Based on shooting scripts schedules internal memos interviews articles lectures and personal correspondence this work creates a concrete picture of his professional and artistic struggles and successes. This heartbreaking tale brings to life the intelligent perceptive and passionate man who for all his failings as a person was utterly uncompromising in his art.