Oral history interview with Henry Hathaway, 1971

Biographical Note

Moving-picture director

Scope and Contents

Making of Western films: work with John Wayne, other stars; pioneering use of color in "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine"; choice of site: authentic region vs. studio; problems of interior shooting; use of light

Subjects

• Color motion pictures.
• Hathaway, Henry, 1898-1985--Interviews.
• Higham, Charles, interviewer.
• Interviews.
• Motion picture locations.
• Motion picture producers and directors--Interviews.
• Motion pictures--Production and direction.
• Oral histories (literary works)
• Western films.

Access Conditions

Copyright by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, 1991