Citizen Kane: Writing Critique

Citizen Kane is an original screenplay written by Herman J. Mankiewicz and Orsen Welles, with additional input from John Houseman, Roger Q. Denny and Mollie Kent. This is known as Orsen's first film, and what a success it was! After the first screenplay was written by Herman J. Mankiewicz, Orsen Welles added his touches to it and did some revisions. These placed him on the map for his innovative creativity. The film began with the end of the movie and gave the audience flashbacks which allowed us to figure out and piece together what Mr. Kane meant by his symbolic dying word, "Rosebud". Starting with the end was one of many firsts for Orsen Welles, as it was something that has not been done until its time. Mr. Kane is anything but sharp with his true feelings which helps to add a sense of mystery in Citizen Kane. Other characters are more clear and open when it comes to their speech.