'Allowed' is a question not often asked about storytelling in a free country.
Given that Mr Welles was working in the United States, certainly his free speech rights would have supported his telling of this story.
Citizen Kane, by Orson Welles.
Both Orson Welles (who was also director and producer of the same film) and Herman J. Mankiewicz wrote the screenplay for "Citizen Kane".
In addition to producing, co-writing and directing Citizen Kane, Orson Welles starred in the film in the role of Charles Foster Kane. Kane was a character based in part upon the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst.
Orson Wells starred in "Citizen Kane" in 1941.
Boss Jim W Getty is a character in Orson Welles Citizen Kane.
Citizen Kane, by Orson Welles.
Both Orson Welles and Herman J. Mankievicz wrote the screenplay for Citizen Kane.
Orson Welles for "Citizen Kane."
Both Orson Welles (who was also director and producer of the same film) and Herman J. Mankiewicz wrote the screenplay for "Citizen Kane".
"Citizen Kane" (1941).
Orson Welles
In addition to producing, co-writing and directing Citizen Kane, Orson Welles starred in the film in the role of Charles Foster Kane. Kane was a character based in part upon the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst.
Many critics adored Orson Welles' interpretation of Charles Foster Kane in the movie Citizen Kane. It is the number one movie on the American Film Institute's list.
No, Orson Welles was never sent to jail. He was a renowned filmmaker, actor, and producer known for his work in classic films such as "Citizen Kane" and "Touch of Evil."
Mr Welles always deined that the film was based on William Randolph Hearst, Jr.
Orson Welles plays Charles Foster Kane (and directs the film), and Agnes Moorehead plays Mary Kane, his mother.
Orson Wells starred in "Citizen Kane" in 1941.