John Farrow: the star Australian director who Hollywood forgot
History has largely ignored John Farrow. Despite the Marrickville-born film-maker carving out a staggering body of work – directing about 50 features for major American studios and working with stars like John Wayne and Bette Davis – it’s as if he barely even existed, beyond his name appearing in credits.
The story of cinema is punctuated by those who rise to fame while countless others are relegated to the ash heap of history. John Farrow: Hollywood’s Man in the Shadows is a new documentary that shines a light on the Australian artist who was once a mover and shaker in Tinseltown, but whose legacy went the way of the dodo – similar to, which examines the life of Australian-born costume designer Orry-Kelly.
