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"Citizen Kane" is often considered the greatest masterpiece of the cinema,
hailed for its story, dramatic technique, and filmmaking innovations. The film
should have launched its director, Orson Welles, to superstar heights, instead,
this singular filmmaker spent his career facing constant financial and
organizational struggles. Yet despite these obstacles, Welles managed to
produce two other successful films - "The Magnificent Ambersons" and "Touch of
Evil". This encyclopaedia follows Welles' career from his early days as a radio
performer with "Mercury Theater on the Air" to his rise and prolonged decline
in Hollywood. More than 300 entries cover all aspects of Welles' life and
career, including all of his film projects - even those never realized - major
performers in his films; key crew members; sources of inspiration; music and
composers; and television, stage, and radio appearances. This encyclopaedia follows Orson Welles' career from his early days as a
radio performer with "Mercury Theater on the Air" to his rise and prolonged
decline in Hollywood. More than 300 entries cover all aspects of Welles' life
and career.
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