Review of The Fountainhead (1949) by Sv G — 27 Mar 2009
A good adaption from the classic book as the screenplay was written by Ahn Rand herself. She told Warner he could make the movie ONLY if she could do the screenplay and not one word will be changed. When King Vidor who directed tried to cut down the length of the big court-room speech - she threatened to pull her name from the film, publically denounce the film, etc and Warner studios directed Vidor promptly to leave the script as is.
MUCH like the book she held to what was her own. Great movie with Gary Cooper in the lead as the architect who was not willing to sacrifice his own style, ideas and integrity to conform to society values.
Patricia Neal in her first film role is lovely here.
This review of The Fountainhead (1949) was written by Sv G on 27 Mar 2009.
The Fountainhead has generally received positive reviews.
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