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In a famous production anecdote, Orson Welles complained to the director that the background actors playing royals were not bowing low enough to him. King pointed out that the extras were actual Italian royalty donating their salaries to charity. 🎨 The Black & White Dilemma

While star Tyrone Power gave a physically impressive performance (he was widely regarded as one of Hollywood's greatest fencers), he was notoriously unhappy with his "pretty boy" image. TBT: Prince of Foxes (1949) - Frock Flicks Prince of Foxes(1949)

The film's most striking visual element is its sharp, moody cinematography by Leon Shamroy, which earned him one of his 18 Oscar nominations. In a famous production anecdote, Orson Welles complained

While most Hollywood historical epics at the time were shot on massive studio backlots in California, director Henry King insisted on shooting the majority of Prince of Foxes on location in Italy. TBT: Prince of Foxes (1949) - Frock Flicks

Twentieth Century Fox strived for ultimate authenticity, utilizing real Italian cities and historical sites.

Playing the villainous Cesare Borgia, Orson Welles didn't just chew the scenery in front of the camera; he also worked his genius behind it.