Code of Honor - by Michael F Blake (Paperback)

About the Book

This book lavishly illustrated with photos and other rare memorabilia, examines the controversies surrounding the films, the problems experienced in their production, and the drama or comedy-that occurred among the real life cast and crew members.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

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.

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

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

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.

You will thoroughly enjoy Code of Honor.

About the Author

Michael F. Blake is the author of three definitive works on silent screen star Lon Chaney, which were the basis for a 2000 TCM documentary. He is also an award-winning makeup artist and lives in Studio City, CA.