RE: The "topic" is one of the greatest films of all time directed, written

Have you seen the film Mank starring Gary Oldman? From that film's point of view, Wells hired Herman Mankiewicz to write the screenplay, but Mankiewicz's condition was that his name not be attached to the film because of his relationship with Hearst's inner circle, particularly Marion Davies. When Mankiewicz's relationship with Hearst began to deteriorate, he then decided he wanted credit for the screenplay since there weren't any bridges left to burn.

He and Wells then fought over giving Mankwiewicz credit for the screenplay, but Wells refused to take his name off the screenplay, and instead reluctantly added Mankiewicz's name. According to Frank Mankiewicz (who was also Kennedy's press secretary), Wells' name was on the screenplay only because, per his contract with the studio, he would only be paid if his name was on the screenplay.

On the other hand, journalist/historian Harold Lebo claims that Wells extensively rewrote parts of the Mankiewicz' original screenplay. Who knows where the truth lies.

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Topic - Criterion Citizen Kane 4K in the queue; should arrive soon. - Audiophilander 00:52:48 11/26/21 (18)

RE: Criterion Citizen Kane 4K in the queue; should arrive soon. - Revolver66 08:44:52 11/28/21 (3)

I just reread what I'd written; I must've been channeling Jack Kerouac. - Audiophilander 01:40:11 11/30/21 (2)

Some have found it tough sledding. I've found that with subsequent viewings, the - tinear 07:35:28 11/30/21 (1)

RE: Some have found it tough sledding. I've found that with subsequent viewings, the - Tom Brennan 18:47:32 12/01/21 (0)

Amazing performances (many Welles' former co-actors from the Mercury Theater), - tinear 14:41:58 11/26/21 (0)

I prefer The Third Man. Nt - geoffkait 07:42:21 11/26/21 (12)

Welles didn't direct it. nt - tinear 07:31:23 11/27/21 (11)

The topic is film not director. Nt - geoffkait 10:44:09 11/28/21 (8)

The "topic" is one of the greatest films of all time directed, written - tinear 13:40:46 11/28/21 (7)

RE: The "topic" is one of the greatest films of all time directed, written - jamesgarvin 11:04:08 12/08/21 (0)

Joseph Cotton was in both films, too. He starred in The Third Man, which I prefer by wide margin. Nt - geoffkait 14:03:39 11/28/21 (5)

All I can say to you is, "Rosebud." nt - tinear 11:48:16 11/29/21 (4)

Roses are red - geoffkait 12:22:42 11/29/21 (3)

RE: Roses are red, violets are orange. - tinear 07:38:14 11/30/21 (2)

Forange. You're welcome in advance. Nt - geoffkait 08:10:29 11/30/21 (1)

Forange not in dictionary. Not those in polite company. :-) nt - tinear 10:29:09 12/07/21 (0)

He did direct; "F for Fake" - ArdRi 20:32:13 11/27/21 (1)

RE: He did direct; "F for Fake" - Revolver66 09:13:06 11/28/21 (0)

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