The Araner
John Ford buys a yacht, where he cavorts, drinks and vacations.\xa0But he also keeps an eye on the looming threat in Europe, and uses his new vessel to enlist in the Naval Reserve.\xa0He rises through Hollywood and turns his friends into stars, including John Wayne \u2013 though he's increasingly abusive towards them on the set.\xa0As the \u201830s dissolve into the \u201840s, Ford directs a remarkable string of movies, winning back-to-back Oscars (though he doesn\u2019t show up to the ceremonies).\xa0Then war breaks out, and he\u2019s shipped overseas to cover the front.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices