Mark Robson(1913-1978)

Directed seven different actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Kirk Douglas, Arthur Kennedy, Susan Hayward, Russ Tamblyn, Lana Turner, Hope Lange and Diane Varsi.

[on modern films, circa 1970] The most obsolete, yet most persistent Hollywood tradition, is the practice of attempting to make all films appealing to all audiences. In today's market, this is absurd. Only a handful of films made each year might appeal to all audiences, and these indeed will be smash hits. Where companies fail is in their continual efforts to soften every film's impact in order to appeal most broadly.