The Other Side of Citizen Kane
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Lady P is joined by film historian Professor Joseph McBride to celebrate the centennial birthday of Orson Welles(1915-1985).
For some, Welles is known strictly as the man who wrote, directed, and starred in what many consider to be the greatest film ever made: CITIZEN KANE. Others have come into contact with Welles as a television personality with guest appearances on shows like I LOVE LUCY and THE DEAN MARTIN CELEBRITY ROASTS. However, while the popularity of his first feature film–and his public persona–may steal a lot of the spotlight, the truth is Welles had a long and fruitful film career that continued until the day he died.
Today’s guest, Joseph McBride, in addition to being a renowned Welles scholar and author of three books on the director, also worked with Welles for six years as an actor on one of his independent projects, the still-unfinished feature: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND. Lady P talks with Joe about his experience being on the set, taking direction from Mr. Welles, and what viewers can expect when the film is eventually completed. They also talk about Welles’ career as whole, and where THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND fits into his legacy.
For more Orson talk be sure to check our Sunset Boulevard & Orson Welles episode, which also features Joseph McBride.
And If you’re interested in learning more about Welles’ later career, be sure to check out these books:
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO ORSON WELLES?: A PORTRAIT OF AN INDEPENDENT CAREER by Joseph McBride
ORSON WELLES’ LAST MOVIE: THE MAKING OF THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND by Josh Karp
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