Author: Richard Widmark

Quotes

A lot of actors said they hated the studio system, but I loved it. It was like a college; it was a great place to learn.

A lot of actors said they hated the studio system, but I loved it. It was like a college; it was a great place to learn.

- Richard Widmark

Gary Cooper was a good friend. He was a great nature lover. He was like an American Indian, he knew every leaf that was turned over. It was an education to go for a walk with him.

Gary Cooper was a good friend. He was a great nature lover. He was like an American Indian, he knew every leaf that was turned over. It was an education to go for a walk with him.

- Richard Widmark

Ford used to come to work in a big car with two Admiral's flags, on each side of the car. His assistant would be there with his accordion, playing, Hail to the Chief.

Ford used to come to work in a big car with two Admiral's flags, on each side of the car. His assistant would be there with his accordion, playing, Hail to the Chief.

- Richard Widmark

Most movies are made today for teenage boys. Once in a while a good one comes along.

Most movies are made today for teenage boys. Once in a while a good one comes along.

- Richard Widmark

I was never a part of the Actor's Studio, because two friends of mine started it in 1947 and by that time I'd gone to California.

I was never a part of the Actor's Studio, because two friends of mine started it in 1947 and by that time I'd gone to California.

- Richard Widmark

I loved Jack Ford. I got him in his later days, and he was a total tyrant and a total autocrat and an Irish drunk. But I had a great time.

I loved Jack Ford. I got him in his later days, and he was a total tyrant and a total autocrat and an Irish drunk. But I had a great time.

- Richard Widmark

John Ford was so funny that I couldn't wait to go to work in the morning.

John Ford was so funny that I couldn't wait to go to work in the morning.

- Richard Widmark

I think a performer should do his work and then shut up.

I think a performer should do his work and then shut up.

- Richard Widmark

Hoods are good parts because they're always flashy and attract attention. If you've got any ability, you can use that as a stepping stone.

Hoods are good parts because they're always flashy and attract attention. If you've got any ability, you can use that as a stepping stone.

- Richard Widmark

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