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8. Welles Learned from the Greats

Before he allowed himself to touch a camera, Welles understood that he needed to learn the art and science of filmmaking. So, in addition to studying a basic book of film techniques, Welles also watched films from Frank Capra, Fritz Lang, and Jean Renoir. More than anyone else, though, Welles looked to John Ford for inspiration, watching Stagecoach more than 40 times.

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