Director John Ford made an astonishing 50-plus films at 20th Century Fox, and it's one of his earliest works, 1924's The Iron Horse, that kicks off a special retrospective of his work at the Egpytian Theatre February 7 through 10, playing as part of the 85th anniversary series of films that originally premiered at the legendary Hollywood venue. Boasting several screenings with new 35mm prints, as well as the rare, pre-release version of My Darling Clementine, the series includes Young Mr. Lincoln, Prisoner of Shark Island, The Grapes of Wrath and Ford's first color film, Drums Along the Mohawk, among several others. While the retrospective proper ends on February 10, a special screening of 1952's The Quiet Man will be held on Valentine's Day at 7:30 p.m.

The Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard, between Highland and Las Palmas, in Hollywood. Tickets for all screenings are available through Fandango, but for 24-hour recorded information on directions, show times and the theater's upcoming schedule, phone (323) 466-FILM, or visit the Cinematheque's eponymous Web site by clicking here.