Johnny Guitar -

: Initially overlooked in the US, it was championed by French New Wave directors like François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard . The Musician: Johnny "Guitar" Watson

John Watson Jr. adopted his stage name after the 1954 film and became a titan of blues, funk, and soul. Remembering Mr. John Watson, Jr. ( Facebook Johnny Guitar

: Joan Crawford stars as Vienna, a saloon owner facing off against her rival, Emma Small. : Initially overlooked in the US, it was

: Known for its bold use of color, operatic dialogue, and theatrical "Western dream" atmosphere. : Initially overlooked in the US