Citizen Kane (1941)
Newspaper magnate, Charles Foster Kane is taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. As a result, every well-meaning, tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event.
13 Kinolab Clips
Breakfast Table Montage
The change in the relationship between Charles Foster Kane and his first wife, Emily, is shown over time.
Duration: 00:02:14
Contributor: David Francis
El Rancho
A drunken Susan Alexander refuses to talk to Thompson, the reporter.
Duration: 00:02:55
Contributor: David Francis
Inquirer Party
The staff of The Inquirer celebrate the success of their newspaper with a party hosted by Kane.
Duration: 00:05:27
Contributor: David Francis
Jigsaw Puzzles
Susan Alexander Kane does jigsaw puzzles to pass her time at Xanadu.
Duration: 00:03:20
Contributor: David Francis
Kane and Susan Meet
Kane and Susan meet for the first time.
Duration: 00:05:31
Contributor: David Francis
No Trespassing
Kane's residence, Xanadu, is established as the setting and Kane speaks his dying words.
Duration: 00:02:41
Contributor: David Francis
Primal Scene
Mrs. Mary Kane makes arrangements with Mr. Thatcher about raising young Charles in the city, while Charles plays outside.
Duration: 00:04:00
Contributor: David Francis
Projection Room
Journalists speculate over Kane's death and reporter Jerry Thompson is tasked with the job of investigating further.
Duration: 00:01:53
Contributor: David Francis
Rosebud Recovered
After Susan leaves him, Kane destroys the things in her bedroom and finds a snow globe that says "rosebud".
Duration: 00:03:07
Contributor: David Francis
Rosebud Reveal
Kane's belongings at Xanadu are catalogued or discarded, and the truth behind "rosebud" is revealed to the audience.
Duration: 00:04:43
Contributor: David Francis
Salammbo
Susan gives performs her first Opera show at Salammbo.
Duration: 00:03:33
Contributor: David Francis
Susan's Suicide Attempt
Kane lets Susan quit Opera singing after she attempts suicide by overdose.
Duration: 00:02:54
Contributor: David Francis
Thatcher Library
Thompson visits the Thatcher Library to find more information on Kane.
Duration: 00:01:41
Contributor: David Francis