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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

Hawks felt he needed to reevaluate his career, and to do that, he left Hollywood for Eruope. He was aware of his reputation there. In 1953, Jacques Rivette wrote his famous piece called Genius of Howard Hawks, taking the first step in disseminating the idea that he is a true auteur. Even after screening Land of the Pharaohs, Faulkner attests to his authorship: "It is Red River all over again. The Pharaoh is the cattle baron, his jewels are the cattle, and the Nile is the Red