I loved Jack Ford. I got him in his later days, and he was a total tyrant and a total autocrat and an Irish drunk. But I had a great time.

- Richard Widmark

Hoods are good parts because they're always flashy and attract attention. If you've got any ability, you can use that as a stepping stone.

- Richard Widmark

Death's a path we're all on, son

- Richard Widmark

Mankiewicz was a brilliant director.

- Richard Widmark

There was something about Marilyn. She couldn't act her way out of a bag, but she became an icon because something happened between her and the lens,…

- Richard Widmark

Ford used to come to work in a big car with two Admiral's flags, on each side of the car. His assistant would be there with his accordion, playing, H…

- Richard Widmark

I felt pretty comfortable with Westerns, apart from the fact I couldn't ride.

- Richard Widmark

Marilyn was terrible to work with. I was fond of her, she was a nice girl, but she was a damaged girl. She was very difficult. You couldn't get her o…

- Richard Widmark

I think a performer should do his work and then shut up.

- Richard Widmark