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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1932 Vision of David Howard
In the storied career of David Howard, The Golden West stands as a the atmospheric immersion that David Howard achieves throughout The Golden West. Reflecting the political and social shifts of the 1932s, it reinforces the idea that cinema is a medium of infinite possibilities.
In The Golden West, David Howard pushes the boundaries of conventional narrative. The film's unique approach to its subject matter has sparked endless debates and interpretations among cinephiles and critics alike.
| Cinematography | Handheld |
| Soundtrack | Diegetic |
| Editing | Elliptical |
| Art Direction | Expressionist |
Visualizing the convergence of David Howard's style and the core Drama narrative.
Lovers David Lynch and Betty Summers are caught in the feud between their two families. When David kills the Summers' son, he escapes to the West. He marries, and when his son is two, he and his wife are killed by Indians who take the boy. Twenty years later the boy is now the Indian chief. Betty's daughter is nearby and the two are destined to meet.
Decades after its release, The Golden West remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying David Howard's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.