“Paths_of_Glory (1957) is truly a classic WWI movie.”
Yes!
It was also made during the period of time when Stanley Kubrick was a director, not a “film maker”.
Impy - Paths_of_Glory is on cable (the Enclore stations) often enough, you should be able to catch it. It’s good stuff!
Timothy Carey is fantastic in that film. He was always one to improvise (much to the frustration of directors). Kubrick wanted him to remain silent during an execution scene, but Carey would have none of that and absolutely let loose with a genuine reaction. Kubrick realized Carey was in the right and kept it with his improv (but he still ended up firing him !).