John Ford the director of many classes went to MGM to film his last movie titled "7 Women".
This film was shot on the fabled old Culver City lot before most of it was sold off! Much praise must go for the set design of China that spread over several soundstage at MGM.
Jennifer Jones a great actress but high strong was initially listed as for this film. John Ford had a very sarcastic personality and all what one has to read Maureen O'Hara's book to learn of the many slights and insults John Ford gave O'Hara who was thought to be his favorite leading lady.!) Jennifer Jones r dropped out and was replaced by Patricia Neal who had a stroke and was replaced by Anne Bancroft. (both Katherine Hepburn and Roz Russell were said to be in line to star in this 7 Women
John Ford spent a career with great Male stars in Westerns but closed out his film career with a film set in Asia about Women
This film was shot on the fabled old Culver City lot before most of it was sold off! Much praise must go for the set design of China that spread over several soundstage at MGM.
Jennifer Jones a great actress but high strong was initially listed as for this film. John Ford had a very sarcastic personality and all what one has to read Maureen O'Hara's book to learn of the many slights and insults John Ford gave O'Hara who was thought to be his favorite leading lady.!) Jennifer Jones r dropped out and was replaced by Patricia Neal who had a stroke and was replaced by Anne Bancroft. (both Katherine Hepburn and Roz Russell were said to be in line to star in this 7 Women
John Ford spent a career with great Male stars in Westerns but closed out his film career with a film set in Asia about Women