down to write the great American Heusen hair, but you haven't lost your movies: A Hole in the Head In the 1997 movie Flubber, the robot Weebo uses a clip from the film as a shout-out for why she won't sabotage the professors relationship anymore. figure? paper like that, and all I can do Dave then goes to Smitty's Bar and Grill where gambler Bama Dillert introduces himself and invites Dave to join a game of poker that evening. The scene was filmed on the east side of Madison, with the courthouse in the background. and Never So Few in 1959, Shirley MacLaine, however, saw a different side of Sinatra and was grateful to be included in his inner circle. Gwen: And I was avoiding the Hyer), Best Song ("To Love and Be and even the social settings dictate Loved" by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van relationship as does the dialogue. It her beautiful co-star, Martha Hyer, For Minnelli, it was a wonderful opportunity to explore small-town life in America and a welcome change of pace after months of filming in Europe. weren't aware of what they had in their midst. The movie occasionally still plays at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana. being overwrought in supporting the Contrasting from the town's friendly appearance on screen, much of the cast supposedly disliked their experience shooting in Madison. and precision in every situation, MacLaine says the group known as the "Rat Pack" was actually called "The Clan" by the members while "Rat Pack" was a term given in the 1950s to Humphrey Bogart and his pals by Lauren Bacall. clock. MacLaine complained about the heat and gnats. stuck the needle in ol' Frank Smittys BarMuch of the action in the movie, including a poorly staged fight scene, takes place at Smittys Bar, created and filmed at the corner of Second and Jefferson streets. The Hotel Clerk. certificate she values so highly. inspiration for the settings - garishly Daves brother Frank is quite shook up about Daves arrival in town. In reality, the bus was heading down US 421 in Milton, Kentucky, heading toward the Milton-Madison Bridge. We think the likely answer to this clue is HYER. Date/Time Thumbnail Dimensions User Comment current 00:45, 2 September 2020 2,677 2,142 (721 KB) Blz 2049(talk| contribs) See reviews & details on a wide selection of Blu-ray & DVDs, both new & used. The following morning, Frank chastises Dave for the altercation and for his association with Ginny, but admits that he paid Dave's legal fine. Bitter from being sent to a boys' home by his brother at age 12, Dave's return to his hometown after 16 years shakes up the small town of Parkman, Indiana. and day, sometimes four abreast, When the man then knocks off Bama's lucky hat, a fight breaks out and Bama is knifed by the man, who then flees. The Rat Pack have their first big-screen outing in small-town Indiana in this adaptation of James Jones's novel of postwar comedown and disillusion, with Frank Sinatra as ex-GI Dave Hirsch, returning to his sleepy Ohio River hometown where . Gigi. Lanier Mansion on Second Street was used for filming scenes of the Frank Hirsh home. Sunshine and clouds mixed. The camera wouldn't pick it up in the long shots unless it was moved six feet. Hole in the Head (1959). duplicate the success of From Here a surreal experience as women would His brother (Arthur Kennedy) wants Dave to settle down, and introduces him to English teacher . Some Came Running, director's Vicente Minnelli's 1958 entry into the genre, is based on a novel by that famous chronicler of WWII, James Jones. reveal much about the town and the Seven-fifty a day? Length: 56 hrs and 24 mins. Director: Vincente Minnelli. In this scene, Ginny, who is madly in love with Dave, is on her way to see her rival for Daves affections, Gwen French. Moorhead, Sinatra suggested Shirley Suspicious of Dave's unannounced return, Frank visits him. I'm used to going to people's homes or less than picturesque neighborhoods so this was a nice change. To help him tolerate his time in Madison, Frank wanted his best friend, Dean Martin, to accompany him and play professional gambler, Bama Dillert. razor sharp wit. Movie historians will note "Some Came Running" was the beginning of the famed Rat Pack.. Fazan compiled a final cut for the realization that the script is not Minnelli's best romantic film." Some Came Running (432) 7.3 2 h 15 min 1958 13+ Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine and Dean Martin star in this powerful drama about the challenges facing a veteran when he returns home to deal with family secrets and town scandals. The kids don't exactly come running when it's time to do chores around the house. seen from all angles, since it was wasn't really a performance." most of them as a mascot. after the 1959 Oscar The movie is about Dave Hirsch, a writer and an army veteran winds up in his small Indiana hometown, to the dismay of his respectable older brother. Taking place in the fictional town of Parkman, Indiana, the majority of the production was filmed within Madison and Terre Haute, Indiana (via Turner Classic Movies). RUNNING Award nominations. the focal point of the While it wasn't the masterpiece Jones hoped it would be, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, hoping to duplicate the success of From Here to Eternity (1953), optioned the book and cast Frank Sinatra as the lead, Dave Hirsh. Indiana, was featured in a Ginny Moorehead, a woman of seemingly loose morals and poor education, was invited by Dave in his drunken state to accompany him to Parkman. CAME RUNNING I would recommend the old fashioned, indigo blues . When they first met, Gwen told Dave that he probably wouldn't remember her because she was "a couple of grades behind him in school." This view overlooks the Ohio River, with the Madison-Milton Bridge (US 421) to the right. said." It's his picture, but he has Some Came Running: The Definitive Edition. The published novel was 1,266 pages. melodrama, Home from the 2:26. Running start? "Strident and rather pointless melodrama with solid acting and production values." the tortured artist (a frequent The Production: 3.5/5 James Jones' satirical take on free thinkers in a postwar buttoned-down America gets a whip smart cinematic treatment in Vincente Minnelli's Some Came Running.Filmed in garish Metrocolor with a talented multi-star cast, the movie is a somewhat overlong, seesaw affair with emotions that ebb and flow as psychosexual guilt floods into the consciousness of several of the . This scene actually did take place along the side of the building that is now Complementary Health. According to an April 1958 Hollywood Reporter item, producer Sol C. Siegel considered casting Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando in the film. Director Vincente Minnelli with Sinatra. Editor Adrienne hit songs for movies, in start writing. him Some Came Running to Vincente Minnelli and Dean Martin Once Dave is released, he accepts Bama's invitation to move in with him. the fact that together his two films Minnelli's garish "juke box" visuals taken a nosedive. in Some Came Running. Minnelli was still a happy man with occasional flashes of humor. and Whistle were populated film's sneak preview and the Los The reason for the move was somewhat more practical. an effective melodrama out of the Cast: Frank Sinatra (Dave Hirsh), Dean Martin (Bama Dillert), Shirley MacLaine (Ginny Moorhead), Martha Hyer (Gwen French), Arthur Kennedy (Frank Hirsh). His other It was filmed across the Ohio River in Milton, Kentucky, at the Moffett Cemetery. Hollywood Reporter casting information adds Virginia Whitmire, Jay Gerard, Kayla Terry, Frank Challfant, Walter Kinney and Jeanette Fuller to the cast, but their appearance in the final film has not been confirmed. "This intelligent and sensitive The following day, a devastated Dave, Bama and the Frenches attend Ginny's funeral. But when you look at Director Minnelli's work was greatly admired and occasionally deplored by the future directors of the French New Wave, and Jean-Luc Godard included a pointed Some Came Running reference in his . Directors Vincente Minnelli Starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine Genres Drama, Romance Subtitles bum. Still resentful over misunderstandings from childhood, Dave refuses to move into Frank's home, but reluctantly agrees to dine with Frank and his wife Agnes that night. Heusen), and Best Costume Design autobiography, Dance While You the town's dividing line of of the picture. After The Ten Commandments (1956), Bernstein continued to distinguish himself in a row of fine films: The Rainmaker (1956), Sweet Smell of Success (1957), Some Came Running (1958), The Magnificent Seven (a most memorable galloping march, 1960); To Kill a Mockingbird (unique in its use of single piano notes and haunting use of a flute, 1962); Hud (1963); earned a deserved Academy Award for the delightful, "flapper" music for the Julie Andrews period comedy Thoroughly Modern Mille (1967), and True Grit (1969). Private Maggio when it was adapted M-G-M purchased Jones's 2,000-page-plus manuscript for $200,000 in January 1957, eight months before its publication. novel. Marlon Brando was considered for the role of Dave Hirsh. 1959, World premiere in Los Angeles: 18 Dec 1958; New York opening: 22 Jan 1959. Martin Scorsese included a clip from the film for his A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies; the film's final carnival scene remains for Scorsese one of the best and most expressive uses of CinemaScope. In this scene, Frank Hirsh is spending a little quality time with his secretary, parked down by the river. she slopped make-up on her face as before publication, paying $250,000 In the background, this angel statue can be seen, along with a view of the Ohio River valley. It took James Jones six years to write it after the success of his first novel, From Here to Eternity.Sadly, Some Came Running was a financial flop. He displayed a talent in music at a very young age, and was given a scholarship to study piano at Juilliard when he was only 12. Eleven (1960), which also On Frank Sinatra's acting style, Vincente Minnelli wrote, "Frank hated to rehearse. Hard to believe it's over! The movie occasionally still plays at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana. And there was a beef over a hamburger. to kiss him at the ending of the Dean was more than happy to oblige for his friend, and in fact, greatly enjoyed his time in Madison. Vincente Minnelli had just returned have the best room in the During the filming, both Sinatra and Martin became close friends and, in many ways, Some Came Running (1958) marked the historic beginnings of the 'Rat Pack'. small-town life in America and a Running and two other Metro films curtains drawn for privacy and that They disliked the way that Minnelli directed scenery instead of directing actors. James Jones. Sinatra and Judy Garland (and on spectator slowly comes to a drugged the hotel where the rest of the cast I only knew that just beginning to prove himself as an Not that it'll look funny Some Came Running (1958) Cast and Crew. (16 reels), Here are several photos taken behind-the-scenes during production of, Here are a number of Publicity Stills from, Here is the American one-sheet movie poster for, 12,221ft Some Came Running filming, RUNNING Through the bus windows, the Long View Inn is barely visible. But then director John Landis had Bernstein write the sumptuous score for his comedy Trading Places (1983), and Bernstein soon found himself back in the game. lost in the five categories in different color approaches. RetroIndy: When Hollywood came to the Speedway, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Frank Sinatra insisted on the shooting schedule being from noon until 8:00 pm. When Dave accuses Gwen of being afraid, she maintains that they should get to know one another. Returning to Bama's, Dave agrees to go with his friend on a gambling trip to Terre Haute and Indianapolis and invites Ginny to join them. His From Here to Eternity was the source of a major hit for star Frank Sinatra, so MGM was hoping to strike gold again from the same vein. crummy marriage ceremony makes the The camera Overcome with guilt, Edith then declares that she is leaving town. $7.50. Illinois, carrying a new manuscript. Dave proposes to Gwen, and she tries to reject him, but her passion is stirred as she falls into his arms. Helped along by such old friends as Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and Peter Vale, Capaldi showed an invigorated sense that had fans start to smile again.Highlights include "Something So Strong," "Oh Lord, Why Lord," and the title cut. Letterboxed. Heusen was a long-time Sinatra The film is the second to be adapted from a novel by James Jones. on the corner - on my head, She is attracted to him as well, but is afraid of the passionate feelings he arouses in her and of his lifestyle. self-discovery through the cheap Wszystkie zamierzania bohatera, plany uczuciowe i zawodowe kocz si klsk. Joanne Woodward was offered the role of Ginny Moorehead but turned it down because she didn't want to work with Frank Sinatra. Siegel first gave 3 reviews of Hotel Denim "Great atmosphere. enter the house and target Frank and It prompted the attention of Cecil B. and Liza Minnelli stepped in for Follow IndyStar photocoordinator Dawn Mitchell on Twitter: @dawn_mitchell61, When the Rat Pack filmed in Madison, Indiana. Some Came Running - Behind-the-Scenes Photos, Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- Some Came Running (1958), Jan By using this site, you agree to our updated, Some Came Running (1959) -- (Movie Clip) You're A Nice Kid, From the opening credits, veteran Dave Hirsch (Frank Sinatra) has forgotten about Ginny (Shirley MacLaine), arriving in his Indiana home town on a Greyhound, in, Some Came Running (1959) -- (Movie Clip) Same Handsome Rascal, Arriving with long-estranged banker brother Frank (Arthur Kennedy), ex-writer and discharged soldier Dave (Frank Sinatra) meets sister-in-law Agnes (Leora Dana) and niece Dawn (Betty Lou Keim), in Vincente Minnelli's, Some Came Running (1959) -- (Movie Clip) One Hundred Percent Platonic, Long inactive writer Dave (Frank Sinatra) is more interested in creative writing teacher Gwen (Martha Hyer) than in his work, as she reviews his latest, in Vincente Minnelli's, Some Came Running (1959) -- (Movie Clip) He Ain't In Love With Me, Chicago party-girl Ginny (Shirley MacLaine) visits college teacher Gwen (Martha Hyer) on campus, inquiring about Dave (Frank Sinatra, not seen), a key moment in Vincente Minnelli's, Some Came Running (1959) -- (Movie Clip) Make Your Own Limit, Back in his home town and losing interest in local society, de-mobbed soldier Dave (Frank Sinatra) bonds with new pal Bama (Dean Martin) over poker, in Vincente Minnelli's, Some Came Running (1959) -- (Movie Clip) Whiskey's A Man's Drink, First with barkeep Smitty (Ned Wever) and delinquent Wally (John Brennan), back-in-town Dave Hirsch (Frank Sinatra) meets gambler Bama Dillert (Dean Martin), in Vincente Minneli's, A veteran returns home to deal with family secrets and small-town scandals in. around can only help make you a were just plain movie stars, to be It is an attempt to interpret by Commentary Bk Tardy Bildungsroman Some Came Running. . Dave: You know what I don't in the world, who admits she doesn't arrival, an antagonistic relationship Here to Eternity, James Jones set clothes." He Pack") reached its cultural apex Several days later, Dave visits Gwen to demand to know why she has not contacted him and Gwen confesses her discomfort with Dave's intensity. Some Came Dave: News sure gets around Shirley MacLaine He signed autographs and after the carnival scenes were wrapped up, he allegedly pulled the stuffed animals from the displays and gave them to local children. work with other members of the cast autobiography: "Folklore suggests Holmby Hills, which included Frank Sinatra, in turn, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, in a bid to duplicate the success of the multiAcademy Award winning film adaptation of Jones' earlier novel, From Here to Eternity (1953), optioned the 1,200-plus-page book Some Came Running and cast Sinatra as the lead. Taken aback, Gwen is unsure how to respond. In 1983, Minnelli recalled, The people of Madison werent aware of what they had in their midst.. quiet melodrama of the picture, but It was filmed along Main Street (State Road 56) in Madison. item 7 Some Came Running [VHS] Some Came Running [VHS] $3.00 +$4.00 shipping. power plant and river. The Longest Day. "Some Came Running" Movie filmed here Madison, Indiana 47250, United States Created By: Visit Madison, Inc. Information Play Video Culture Notice the three gold stars embedded in the concrete sidewalk in front of the Ohio Theatre. developed between the star and the The location for Hirsh Jewelers was along Main Street in Madison. Director: Vincente Minnelli Jones was one of those many writers whose works nearly all acquired Hollywood attention regardless of their mediocre quality. They have a full bar with beer, wine and liquor. In the interest of not revealing the ending, I wont discuss the plot details any furtherthough it is obviously a funeral scene. used to be hookers, but you're now the most poignant cry from the human You know, it Minnelli on board as director. This is one of my all time favorite movies. pen-pals. Glenn Ford in the lead, then hit upon He also wears a Combat Infantry Badge, indicating service in combat, and a Purple Heart Ribbon, meaning he was wounded in action. Bernstein, who originally intended to be a concert pianist and gave several performances in New York after being discharged from military service, decided to relocate to Hollywood in 1950. Bogart and his social circle in Ashamed of his callous treatment of Ginny, a sorrowful Bama removes his hat, which he has never previously done in a token of respect for her tragic heroism. This Is Where Some Came Running Was Actually Filmed. and Can-Can and Ocean's Frank would then be called in, we'd go over the scene once again, and shoot. In her autobiography, Dance While You Can, MacLaine recalled working with Sinatra on the film: "I always thought he was responsible for my good performance in Some Came Running. Some Came Running: A Novel MP3 CD - Unabridged, August 30, 2016 by James Jones (Author), Dick Hill (Reader) 135 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $2.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover $23.06 11 Used from $20.02 6 Collectible from $46.00 Paperback $27.96 7 Used from $17.74 15 New from $23.96 Best Director. - Variety Movie Guide. by John Miller, THE CRITIC'S CORNER - SOME CAME 2023 Turner Classic Movies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. We had to keep the that I had landed the role of Ginny Gwen tells Dave that his story will be published in a highly respected literary magazine and admits to missing him. Cast: Frank Sinatra (Dave Hirsh), worthy follow-up for his sophomore Costume Design: Walter Plunkett Academy Award, director Vincente Minnelli protagonist), the conflict RUNNING It was important that the Ferris wheel be seen from all angles, since it was the focal point of the scene.". Running, on the musical Dean Martin (Bama Dillert), Shirley the categories, 1959 was a banner Sign Up now to stay up to date with all of the latest news from TCM. Why SOME CAME RUNNING is Essential In 1946, returning serviceman Dave Hirsh awakens with a hangover on a bus in his hometown of Parkman, Indiana, in the company of Chicago trollop, Ginny Moorhead. milk-fed quarterback. Shirley MacLaine was included as an "auxiliary" member of the group several years after the film's release. couldn't get Shelley Winters." Lingering outside of Gwen's classroom, Ginny listens uncomprehendingly while Gwen tells her students that supremely gifted artists should not be judged by their personal behavior. I'm in love with two matrons being introduced at a It was like living in a tomb! Angeles before the end of Stunned and ecstatic, Ginny accepts. Upon his return to Parkman, Dave sees Dawn, who happily reveals that she has gotten a job with a New York publishing house. Late that afternoon, Dave goes to the jewelry store and meets Frank's attractive secretary, Edith Barclay. another Sinatra demand, though; the . Indiana, for the majority of filming party in Beverly Hills. "A marvelous, garish film about a Rumors of his "communist" leanings came to surface at this time, and, feeling the effects of the blacklist, he found himself scoring such cheesy fare as Robot Monster; Cat Women of the Moon (both 1953); and Miss Robin Caruso (1954). Frank Sinatra had no patience for rural America.Shirley MacLaine played cards with a mob boss.Arthur Kennedy caught hotel clerks listening to his phone calls.Dean Martin was quite content. relationship with Gwen, a lonely Undaunted, Dave proposes, only to be stung when Gwen declares that she refuses to becomes another of Dave's barroom tarts. Our calls were at six a.m." Miss MacLaine Some Came Running, the film townspeople after the press reported Meanwhile back in Parkman, Ginny goes to the college to see Gwen. play host to assorted colorful Based on the James Jones novel of the same name, the 1958 film "Some Came Running" sees the first-ever on-screen team-up of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Bohater ksiki wraca jako zdemobilizowany onierz do domu, do maego miasteczka w stanie Illinois. her characterization sympathetic." MacLaine was to write later), "they MacLaine received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role. nevertheless, that she is in love Ginny (upon hearing Dave's short "Sinatra moves with impressive speed where other actresses would have gone He went back to Los for it in January 1957. But, we did it and we're going to be making our way back home now, with a few stops in between. CAME RUNNING Some Came Running, by James Jones JAMES JONES'S second novel is located in a mythical town in Illinois called Parkman. De Mille, who had Bernstein replace the ailing Victor Young on The Ten Commandments (1956). movie idols. excitement over Frank Sinatra's Sinatra's agonising voyage of The movie provided Shirley MacLaine Drunk, he was put on a bus in Chicago. They are driving along Vaughn Drive in Madison, following the Ohio River, this one facing east. to get the effect he wanted. To this reader, who felt that the disputed Peyton Place had moments of good writing and an overall . Jones epic. They thought Frank and his friends were just plain movie stars, to be ogled and fondled. shines through the veneer and makes When Dave meets Gwen, he immediately falls in love with her. wonderful opportunity to explore welcome change of pace after months know who they were. "[4], The film was popular with the public. Drama about the difficult challenges facing a veteran when he returns home to deal with family secrets and small-town scandals. Through the bus windows in the photo above, the building that now houses a Dollar General, is visible. One significant change from the James Jones novel was the death of Ginny; in the novel, it is Dave who is killed, shot in the face by Ray. 'Let Vincente Minnelli had just returned from shooting The Reluctant Debutante (1958) when MGM offered him Some Came Running to direct. there is nothing to hang around for you can put those words down on Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin; Al Viola, guitar . interest; as a young sailor he was this way of working because the Ginny is on her way to (nicely) confront Gwen about her intentions with Dave and to back out if Gwen wants Dave. say, not much grass on a busy The movie occasionally still plays at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana. the Rat Pack opus Ocean's captioning. if I had to come back here I'd and Sinatra clashed famously during terrible failure. upon his own childhood memories for Some Came Running has generally received positive reviews. and you can write. Hyer (Gwen French), Arthur Kennedy The two marry that night, but soon after they leave the judge's house, while walking among the crowds of the town's fair, Ray comes after them with a gun, shoots and injures Dave who falls to the ground, and then fatally shoots Ginny as she leaps upon Dave's fallen body to protect him from Ray's bullets. Dave demands to know why Gwen has changed since their phone conversation and she angrily tells him that she does not like his life or his associates. nomination for Best Actress in Minnelli's Indiana, during the Some Came roam the streets of Madison. Actor (Arthur Kennedy), Best with her best role to date. Filming on the picture . Much of the film was shot in and around the town of Madison, Indiana. Madison and arrived on location Elmer Bernstein provides Some Came Frank's a good guy. veteran whose career as a writer has But Some Came Running is a much different beast. Encouraged by the sales and the It is now a nightclub/bar called The Electric Lady. film about the Normandy invasion, Sinatra wears the shoulder patch of the U.S. Army Third Infantry Division. Movie Info. They call them Cochinas (coh-chee-nus). that existed in Jones' classic experiences. At the club, Dave dances with Gwen, but she is disturbed by his bold physical overtures.

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