Richard Widmark quotes

Richard Widmark was an American actor renowned for his intense performances in film noir and Westerns. His breakthrough came with his chilling debut in "Kiss of Death," earning him an Academy Award nomination. He established a long and respected career, often portraying complex and morally ambiguous characters. Here are 20 of his quotes:

Many of my friends were blacklisted. America should be ashamed of it forever. (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. View quote
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Marilyn was terrible to work with. I was fond of her, she was a nice girl, but she was a damaged girl. She was very difficult. You couldn't get her on the set; she didn't know the words. View quote
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You have to compromise all the way. The only thing that counts is the result. View quote
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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. View quote
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I think a performer should do his work and then shut up. View quote
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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. View quote
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There was something about Marilyn. She couldn't act her way out of a bag, but she became an icon because something happened between her and the lens, and no one knows what it is. View quote
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Mankiewicz was a brilliant director. View quote
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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. View quote
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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)
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. View quote
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Most movies are made today for teenage boys. Once in a while a good one comes along. View quote
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I felt pretty comfortable with Westerns, apart from the fact I couldn't ride. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Other actors like to rehearse on film-they like 30 or 40 takes. When you get an actor like that, it becomes difficult for me because I'm ready to quit after number two. View quote
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John Ford was so funny that I couldn't wait to go to work in the morning. View quote
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I was playing this horrible part. I didn't didn't want to play it because the character was an awful racist. But I'm glad I did it because I met Sidney Poitier. View quote
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Anne Baxter was a very good actress, Donna Reid was great. You couldn't name an actress I wasn't crazy about. View quote
Richard Widmark

Richard Widmark

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: December 26, 1914
Died: March 24, 2008
Quotes count: 20