Howard Hawks and John ford were both American film directors of the late twentieth century classic Hollywood era. Howard Hawks worked on many film genres from screwball comedy to western. Howard Hawks most notable films each served as an excellent representation of each genre he worked on. Credit for hawks’ success could be due to his freedom as an independent producer, making a number of films in his own manner. Most of Howard Hawks films centered on the themes of friendship, trust, and ultimately, growing faith in another human being. In contrast, John Ford was also well known for his renowned western films and adaptations of classic 20th century American novels. John Ford gained directorial recognition with his film creation,
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Matthew stood up to Dunson authority as he saw Dunson had been drinking too much and being unreasonable in wanting to kill two stranded men. The tone and music being played during this altercation showed the seriousness in Matthew to lead his men and the cattle to a new route and stop this tyrannical reign of Dunson. Even Dunson long time friend witness what Dunson had become and decides to join Matthew. In the ending scene, Dunson has a standoff with Matthew, looking to kill him. The both of them exchange blows, but it is ended quickly. Dunson finally puts aside his pride and recognizes his faults and cruelty. He credits Matthews on his success by making him co-owner of the …show more content…
Howard Hawks film, “Red River” centered around the idea of individual will. As seen in both characters, Thomas Dunson and Matthew Garth. One being a prideful and tyrannical leader and the other being an ambitious and understanding man. This film tests the idea of human wills and the limitations of old ways of going about things to earn something. John Ford’s film “Stagecoach” also shared the same traditional setting of a westernn film like “Red River” but it just used comedy in place of violence. The main theme was community and collective effort of the American society to bring civilization to the societies deemed uncivilized. American tradition in the scene of eating together in a ruined shack is evident of how a civilized group should behave. Although each person has their difference they can live in harmony. This is something the uncivlized societies like the Apache seem to be lacking. Anyone imposing on their terrority and disagreeing with their rule is seen as a threat that is only resolved through violence and war. Each film had the traditional elements of a wester film from uses of horses, native Americans as the enemy, to the use of a stagecoach. Although each film stayed true to their nature, it didn’t center around the idea of just fighting native Americans or cowboys having shootouts. There was a
Matthew stood up to Dunson authority as he saw Dunson had been drinking too much and being unreasonable in wanting to kill two stranded men. The tone and music being played during this altercation showed the seriousness in Matthew to lead his men and the cattle to a new route and stop this tyrannical reign of Dunson. Even Dunson long time friend witness what Dunson had become and decides to join Matthew. In the ending scene, Dunson has a standoff with Matthew, looking to kill him. The both of them exchange blows, but it is ended quickly. Dunson finally puts aside his pride and recognizes his faults and cruelty. He credits Matthews on his success by making him co-owner of the …show more content…
Howard Hawks film, “Red River” centered around the idea of individual will. As seen in both characters, Thomas Dunson and Matthew Garth. One being a prideful and tyrannical leader and the other being an ambitious and understanding man. This film tests the idea of human wills and the limitations of old ways of going about things to earn something. John Ford’s film “Stagecoach” also shared the same traditional setting of a westernn film like “Red River” but it just used comedy in place of violence. The main theme was community and collective effort of the American society to bring civilization to the societies deemed uncivilized. American tradition in the scene of eating together in a ruined shack is evident of how a civilized group should behave. Although each person has their difference they can live in harmony. This is something the uncivlized societies like the Apache seem to be lacking. Anyone imposing on their terrority and disagreeing with their rule is seen as a threat that is only resolved through violence and war. Each film had the traditional elements of a wester film from uses of horses, native Americans as the enemy, to the use of a stagecoach. Although each film stayed true to their nature, it didn’t center around the idea of just fighting native Americans or cowboys having shootouts. There was a