Ruby Gentry (1952)

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Ruby Gentry is a 1952 American southern Gothic film noir directed by King Vidor, and starring Jennifer Jones, Charlton Heston, and Karl Malden. Set in the backwoods of North Carolina, the film follows a poor woman who marries a man for his wealth, leading to tragic events.

Production

King Vidor, who was hired as director, had previously directed actress Jennifer Jones in Duel in the Sun (1946), produced by Jones's husband, David O. Selznick. Vidor had directed Bird of Paradise (1932), also produced by Selznick, decades earlier. During the filming of Duel in the Sun, tensions rose between Vidor and Selznick near the production's completion due to what Vidor felt was "near-constant intervention" from Selznick.

Commenting on Jones's performance style, Vidor stated: "When I first saw Jennifer, I was impressed by the fact that her emotional reactions registered so clearly on her face. It is difficult to exactly define this quality... Whatever gentleness and patience [a] director expanded on Jennifer, he was rewarded a hundred-fold with a sensitive and intriguing performance."

Though some establishing shots were completed in North Carolina, Ruby Gentry was mostly filmed in California in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, San Marino, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, and director King Vidor's private ranch in Willow Creek.

Unlike his previous film starring Jones, Duel in the Sun, Vidor reflected on the filming of Ruby Gentry favorably, feeling he had significant creative freedom during the production.

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