On the Set with Orson

"This is how you split a board in half fellas."

Orson directing the Chronicle Staff for the upcoming photo shoot.

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"Okay boys we got a lot of papers to deliver. Remember, this paper route is paying for the movie."

The famous shot of Kane surrounded by a sea of papers is set up.

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"Wait a minute, where'd you get this? That's my bracelet."

Orson discusses costuming while a shorn Everett Sloane looks on.

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Thing from the Addams Family adjusts the light.

Orson watches the rushes (or dailies) with an absolutely exhausted looking Joseph Cotten.

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"You can see the ladies shower across the soundstage."

Using the viewfinder to set up the shot. Orson worked hand in hand with his cinematographers to achieve the visuals he wanted.

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"I can't believe you just called FDR and asked to speak to I.P. Freely."

Not sure what Erskine Sanford finds so funny but Orson seems amused.

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Thing to the rescue again, this time with the camera.

Orson with cinematographer Gregg Toland behind the camera.