Richard widmark

John Ford was so funny that I couldn't wait to go to work in the morning.

A lot of actors said they hated the studio system, but I loved it. It was like a college; it was a great place to learn.

Other actors like to rehearse on film-they like 30 or 40 takes. When you get an actor like that, it becomes difficult for me because I'm ready to quit after number two.

Many of my friends were blacklisted. America should be ashamed of it forever.

Kazan was an old friend, I met him in 1938. He picked up radio jobs for eating money, so I met him on a couple of radio shows. Later on I was in a play he directed.

Most movies are made today for teenage boys. Once in a while a good one comes along.

I think a performer should do his work and then shut up.

Cheyenne Autumn was received not too successfully. I still think it was a very good movie. It was kinda Ford's apology for the way he had treated Indians in his past pictures.

You have to compromise all the way. The only thing that counts is the result.

Hoods are good parts because they're always flashy and attract attention. If you've got any ability, you can use that as a stepping stone.