Narrated by Ben Mankiewicz, the series takes on the mystery of the legendary director. Filled with interviews from actors, stuntmen and those who were directly involved with Ford, the series takes a deep dive into the history of a man who could sometimes hide behind a mask and be withdrawn. Many of those commentaries have never been broadcast. Irascible, moody and tough was John Ford’s framework. Or, as Katharine Hepburn referred to him, “You are just odd!”
The series ranges from his early days under the shadow of his successful actor/producer brother, Francis to his risk taking in remarkable filmmaking; his friendships with John Wayne and Ward Bond, his ability to define America through his artist’s eye while making his own rules with studios and the search for the lost footage of D-Day. TCM is pulling back the curtain on this legend. Not to be missed! The series opens on June 6th… be there! Go to TCM.com.
2024 TCMFF Recap:
Sunday, April 21
Highlights:
- Mel Brooks introduced a closing night presentation of his film Spaceballs(1987) marking his 7th appearance at the TCM Classic Film Festival
- Alexander Payne presented a world premiere restoration of The Searchers (1956), restored by Warner Bros. with The Film Foundation
- The Mont Alto Orchestra performed alongside The Goat (1921) and Sherlock Jr. (1924)
- Cora Sue Collins appeared at a presentation of The Sin of Nora Moran(1933), a film she starred in at 6 years old
- The TCM Hosts made a toast to TCM’s 30th anniversary at the Closing Night Party
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: (L-R) John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson attend the Opening Night Gala and 30th Anniversary Screening of "Pulp Fiction" during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 18, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for TCM)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: TCM Host Eddie Muller speaks onstage at the "The Bellboy" screening during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 19, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for TCM)
John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson attend Opening Night Red Carpet Gala premiere of Pulp Fiction (1994) at the TCL Chinese Theatre during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood, California.
Dave Karger and Rosanna Arquette attend Opening Night Red Carpet Gala premiere of Pulp Fiction (1994) at the TCL Chinese Theatre during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood, California.
Pam's circular white pin states "Hey....!" , has a photo of her and her dog, and then states,"I'm only an opera singer!"
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: TCM Host Dave Karger speaks onstage at the "The Prisoner of Shark Island" screening during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 19, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for TCM)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: Billy Dee Williams attends Tribute Conversation during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 19, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: Jodie Foster is seen as TCM honors actress Jodi Foster with Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 19, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for TCM)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: (L-R) Samuel L. Jackson, Harvey Keitel, Uma Thurman and John Travolta attend the Opening Night Gala and 30th Anniversary Screening of "Pulp Fiction" during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 18, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for TCM)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: (L-R) Jacqueline Stewart and Billy Dee Williams attend Tribute Conversation - Billy Dee Williams during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 19, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: (L-R) Charlie Tabesh, SVP, Programming and Content Strategy, TCM, Genevieve McGillicuddy, Executive Festival Director, TCM Classic Film Festival, Steven Spielberg, TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz, Michael De Luca, Chairperson & CEO, Warner Bros. Film Group and Michael Ouweleen, President, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, TCM attend the "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" screening during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 19, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: (L-R) Steven Spielberg and TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz speak onstage at the "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" screening during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 19, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz attends "The Little Foxes" screening during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 19, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM)(Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM)
A tag that has "Center Stage with Pamela Kuhn" printed in simple sans-serif font
Pamela Kuhn and Ben Mankiewicz
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 19: John Landis speaks onstage during the "Mighty Joe Young" screening during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 19, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: Samuel L. Jackson attends the Opening Night Gala and 30th Anniversary Screening of "Pulp Fiction" during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 18, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for TCM)
TCM presenters introducing the new podcast!
TCM presenting The Plot Thickens
Pam with TCM host Jacqueline Stewart
