Human: What did Ayn Rand think of the film version of The Fountainhead? Assistant: 
Ayn Rand thought that the film version of The Fountainhead was a "real triumph". She conceded to friend DeWitt Emery that "I can see your point in feeling that Gary Cooper's performance should have been stronger," but concluded "I would rather see the part underplayed than overdone by some phony-looking ham."