Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Introduction 1
4. Part I: Origins
5. 1. Dreams of a Writer 11
6. 2. Getting Started (1952 to Summer 1953) 23
7. 3. Two Programs, Two Movies (1952 to 1954) 34
8. 4. Original Dramas for Studio One (Summer 1953 to Spring 1954) 46
9. Part II: The Television Program
10. 5. A Visit to Foley Square (Spring 1954) 57
11. 6. “Twelve Angry Men” (Summer 1954) 71
12. 7. Gaining Momentum (Fall 1954 to Spring 1955) 81
13. Part III: The Movie
14. 8. Henry Fonda and the Deal for 12 Angry Men (Spring and Summer 1955) 95
15. 9. Developing the Screenplay (Fall 1955 to Spring 1956) 103
16. 10. Assembling the Team (Spring 1956) 113
17. 11. Six Weeks of Work (Summer 1956) 122
18. 12. Release and Reviews (Fall 1956 to Spring 1958) 133
19. Part IV: The Defenders
20. 13. New Directions (1957 to 1960) 145
21. 14. The Defenders (1960 to Spring 1962) 155
22. 15. The Defenders (Fall 1962 to 1965) 166
23. 16. After The Defenders 179
24. Part V: The Journey of 12 Angry Men
25. 17. A Life on Stage 193
26. 18. A Lesson in the Law 208
27. 19. A Masterclass in Human Behavior 220
28. 20. New Versions, New Meanings 230
29. Epilogue 239
30. Appendix: “Twelve Angry Men” (TV Featurette) 245
31. Acknowledgments 251
32. Notes 257
33. Selected Bibliography 291
34. Index 297
35. Select titles from Empire State Editions 319