Welles covertly revised the script, asking for no screen credit.
Historians believe Welles did this to keep Sloane happy and available to star as Iago in Welles' own indie production of Othello , which was notoriously dragging on in production. ⚔️ Tyrone Power's Matinee Struggle
He expanded the character of Mario Belli, the assassin played by Everett Sloane.
The film's most striking visual element is its sharp, moody cinematography by Leon Shamroy, which earned him one of his 18 Oscar nominations.
While most Hollywood historical epics at the time were shot on massive studio backlots in California, director Henry King insisted on shooting the majority of Prince of Foxes on location in Italy.
An excellent piece exploring this film is the The Guardian's retrospective on Prince of Foxes , which breaks down its fascinating production history, visual triumphs, and its relationship with historical accuracy. 🇮🇹 Filmed on Location in Italy