To produce and direct a movie today, a man really ought to have two heads. It is like trying to be a traffic cop and write a poem at the same time. You need an executive head to handle all the vast paraphernalia of movie-making. You need another, more sensitive head to get the delicate human emotional values you are trying to put on film.
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The audience too should be respected by being presented with a film as they remember it, and for those who have not seen it, as it was intended to be seen. Anything less is a degradation of the film and its audience.George Stevens
We felt that under the circumstances, it made perfect sense to honor his request, ... We are happy that he will be able to be honored next year.
George Stevens
This is the kind of game we come to expect when we play Poland. Unfortunately for us we came out of the wrong end.
George Stevens
I've always been of the opinion that a director should never touch a film without having a basic knowledge of its contents.
George Stevens
They played very aggressive and took it to us physically. They are a talented team with plenty of speed and that really showed tonight. They have a talented upper class that features the play of their 10 seniors.
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A motion picture should be respected as being more than a tool for selling soap, toothpaste, deodorant, used cars, beer and the whole gamut of products advertised on television.
George Stevens
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