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Frank Capra was a prop man, I think. John Ford was a prop man. It was a little bit of a father and son thing, and you ki
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"Frank Capra was a prop man, I think. John Ford was a prop man. It was a little bit of a father and son thing, and you kind of worked your way up"

- Francis Ford Coppola

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In this quote, Francis Ford Coppola is reflecting on the early days of his profession in the film market. He points out 2 legendary directors, Frank Capra and John Ford, who were both prop males before becoming successful filmmakers. Coppola sees this as a sort of custom or initiation rite in the market, where one begins at the bottom and works their way up. He likewise mentions a familial aspect, with the concept of a "daddy and kid thing," recommending that there is a sense of mentorship and giving of knowledge and abilities from one generation to the next. Overall, this quote highlights the value of effort and determination in the film market, and the idea that success is earned through dedication and experience.

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Francis Ford Coppola This quote is written / told by Francis Ford Coppola somewhere between April 7, 1939 and today. He was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 36 other quotes.

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