Nicholas Ray
Nicholas Ray

An actor can be as talented as another, but if he doesn't stick to what the director's intentions are, it all falls down. I adore working with actors.

Nicholas Ray
Nicholas Ray

If it were all in the script, why make the film?

Nicholas Ray
Nicholas Ray

I never try to show an actor what to do or what to say. He has to find out for himself. The role of the director is to guide him to that state, and then to implement it.

Nicholas Ray
Nicholas Ray

As a human being, Joan Crawford is a great actress.

Nicholas Ray
Nicholas Ray

The imagination is a pretty precious source of protection.