Elia Kazan, the grand Hollywood filmmaker of the 20th Century, has undoubtedly earned his reputation for extracting the best possible performances from his cast. This ability is particularly apparent in his 1961 period drama, *Splendor in the Grass*, which single-handedly transformed the then-unknown Warren Beatty into a major Hollywood star and an enduring icon of 1960s cinema. The screenplay for *Splendor in the G…