Asked by Madison Gubler on Jun 13, 2024

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Name the Orson Welles film that was taken away from him by RKO Studio, cut by almost an hour, and eventually released with a jarring "happy ending."

A) Touch of Evil
B) Citizen Kane
C) The Magnificent Ambersons
D) The Royal Tenenbaums

RKO Studio

An iconic American film production and distribution company known for its significant contributions to the film industry during the early to mid-20th century.

Jarring

Producing a harsh, discordant sound or a shocking and disturbing effect.

"Happy Ending"

An ending of a story where the characters achieve a desirable outcome, often associated with positive emotions and a sense of fulfillment.

  • Understand the key films directed by Orson Welles and their historical context within the film industry.
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Winnie OdongoJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The film in question is "The Magnificent Ambersons," which was taken away from Orson Welles by RKO Studio, cut by almost an hour, and eventually released with a jarring "happy ending." "Touch of Evil" and "Citizen Kane" were both directed by Welles but were not taken away from him or altered significantly. "The Royal Tenenbaums" was not directed by Welles.