The Southern whites are in many respects a great people. Looked at from a certain point of view, they are picturesque. If one will put oneself in a romantic frame of mind, one can admire their notions of chivalry and bravery and justice.
“Well, in 1947... in Europe and in Italy especially, we thought of America as all-powerful.”
“I always think that a director who knows about the technical side, but cares about the acting performances and casting as well, is ahead of the game.”