Episode 9 - The Magnificent Ambersons (Spine #9, CC1109L)
Published 12/05/2020
1942, Dir. Orson Welles
Featured Guest: Theron Seckington
(Some profanity in this episode)
Hear about the film that practically broke Orson Welles's career, The Magnificent Ambersons! Famously chopped in the editing room by the studio against the director's wishes, this film has a hard time holding up against its more famous big brother, Citizen Kane. For those interested in learning more about what the movie could have been, check out the shooting script as well as an illustrated recreation at http://www.themagnificentambersons.com/final-shooting-script/.
