Cheyenne Autumn was received not too successfully. I still think it was a very good movie. It was kinda Ford's apology for the way he had treated Indians in his past pictures.

Many of my friends were blacklisted. America should be ashamed of it forever.

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.

Kazan was an old friend, I met him in 1938. He picked up radio jobs for eating money, so I met him on a couple of radio shows. Later on I was in a play he directed.

You have to compromise all the way. The only thing that counts is the result.

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.

Mankiewicz was a brilliant director.