Code of Honor

The Making of Three Great American Westerns

Published by Taylor Trade Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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Code of Honor: The Making of High Noon, Shane and The Searchers is the first book to provide a detailed history of the struggles and triumphs in the production of these three classic Amerian Western films. With access to the collections of directors Fred Zinnemann George Stevens and John Ford, author Michael F. Blake incorporates script drafts, memos, personal notes and daily production reports to explain how each film was made. Rare photos include behind the scenes shots, memorabilia.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing (April 9, 2003)
  • Length: 284 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780878333004

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Raves and Reviews

Code of Honor gives readers a lavishly illustrated insider's view of the twists and turns that arose during the making of these three Westerns.

– Melissa Ragsdale, Cowboys and Indians

Much has been written about Western film, but Blake's focus and combination of passion and scholarship make this title truly unique. It should be a required purchase for academic libraries supporting film studies programs and is highly recommended for public libraries as well.

– M.C. Duhig, Library Journal

If you like westerns, Code of Honor is mandatory reading.

– Scott Eyman, Cox News Service

You will thoroughly enjoy Code of Honor.

– Western Clippings

Manages to add to our knowledge of films that have been analyzed to death. On-set photos are priceless.

– Laura Wagner, Classic Images

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