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The Genesis of Rio Bravo (2)
Repeated examinations of the TV series revealed all of them open with a gripping epilogue powerful enough to hold the audience when it breaks for commercials. This was one of the elements that Hawks employs in the opening scene. It has been noted that Rio Bravo came to life as a reaction to the very famous and successful movie High Noon (1952). Hawks frequently expressed his displeasure of the film. His objections were dominantly focused on principle and individuality, themes
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