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The career of John Ford exemplifies a director who was much more than the sum of his parts. His complex intellect and emotional depth shaped his filmmaking techniques and relationships with actors. Through his choices in the starkness of black and white, his dynamic directing style, and the joy-infused environment of Donovan's Reef, Ford’s legacy remains an enduring testament to the art of storytelling in cinema. His deep understanding of human emotion, combined with a playful spirit, made Ford not just an iconic filmmaker but a pivotal figure in American cinema's history.