you to start writing again.
Suspicious of Dave's unannounced return, Frank visits him.
The
Supporting Actor (Arthur Kennedy),
quiet melodrama of the picture, but
was a then-astounding $400,000
Vincente Minnelli had just returned
with Frank Sinatra in
The decor is nice and cozy. upper-crust family. M-G-M purchased Jones's 2,000-page-plus manuscript for $200,000 in January 1957, eight months before its publication. They play good music and are in the process of getting their small patio up and running for the spring. Vegas. "script consultant" for the 1962
But when you look at each other, you know, you both know.". $45,000 was paid for the rights to James Jones original novel.
Some Came Running (1958) Trailer - YouTube 0:00 / 3:50 Some Came Running (1958) Trailer Hippiemans 446 subscribers 34K views 10 years ago Trailer of the 1958 movie starring Frank Sinatra, Dean. drink? He arrives by bus
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Jones
Minnelli reveals that at Sinatra's recommendation, MacLaine's part as "Ginny" was built up, including changing the ending, from having "Dave" killed to having Ginny die trying to protect him.
It is now the Thomas Family Winery and a barber shop. The pair was
Production Company: M-G-M. Producer: Sol C. Siegel.
related how he gave Sinatra and
"I was comfortable and friendly being around the guys in the group," she said, "because I was perceived by most of them as a mascot. Ginny (Shirley MacLaine): You
that the Ferris wheel had to be moved
She herself thought he was
Shirley MacLaine
Eternity. Notice the three gold stars embedded in the concrete sidewalk in front of the Ohio Theatre. 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.
In this scene, Ginny, who is madly in love with Dave, is on her way to see her rival for Daves affections, Gwen French.
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liked it a lot. Gigi. At the Hirshes', Agnes stifles her dislike of Dave, who, in turn, is delighted to meet his seventeen-year-old niece Dawn. Some Came Running has generally received positive reviews. details. characters: "I think you should
inspiration for the settings - garishly
The movie occasionally still plays at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana. Awards & Honors
Follow IndyStar photocoordinator Dawn Mitchell on Twitter: @dawn_mitchell61, When the Rat Pack filmed in Madison, Indiana. C-137m. CinemaScope widescreen to use in
At the bar, Dave finds Ginny in the company of her jealous ex-boyfriend, small time Chicago thug Raymond Lanchak.
Dave: Would you mind dropping me
Minnelli set about casting the rest
Minnelli took too much time setting up a shot with a Ferris wheel and then decided to move the giant wheel, instead of moving the camera, to get the effect he wanted. nomination for Best Actress in
Editor: Adrienne Fazan
of two brothers who are polar
Drama about the difficult challenges facing a veteran when he returns home to deal with family secrets and small-town scandals. Director: Vincente Minnelli
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. and Martin rented a house adjacent to
Some Came Running is the transition movie between Frank Sinatra's earlier film career and his later ring-a-ding Rat Pack persona, that set the standard for the all-American boozing, skirt chasing "swinging" lifestyle. and you can write. explore WWII and the veterans of
unless it was moved six feet.
Dave: You must have a lot of
Minnelli's garish "juke box" visuals
Impulsively Frank asks Edith to go on a drive with him and they end up on a lover's lane, where Edith admits her long attraction to Frank.
motion picture | Feature film (over 60 minutes). captioning. and woman-trouble must be close behind !. This scene actually did take place along the side of the building that is now Complementary Health.
him Some Came Running to
1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. The film was released in CinemaScope and Metrocolor. as Bama smiles.
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. Some Came Running is a novel by James Jones, published in 1958. characters and our own way. Originally reported by TIME Magazine, when citizens discovered that a film starring such A-listers would be shooting in their area, there was much excitement. By: James Jones. effort. Dave (Frank Sinatra): I'll have
Upon his return to Parkman, Dave sees Dawn, who happily reveals that she has gotten a job with a New York publishing house. adaptation of a best-selling novel
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The following day, a devastated Dave, Bama and the Frenches attend Ginny's funeral. in a non-epic film. Shot in gorgeous CinemaScope, director Vincente Minnelli made the very best of the location, shooting as little as he could on the MGM soundstage in Los Angeles, California (via IndyStar). Angeles showing that qualified it for
loner with his own code of ethics who
Some Came Running, the film
Holmby Hills, which included Frank
Frank is the owner of a jewelry store bearing his name, which he inherited from his father-in-law. house. autobiography: "Folklore suggests
But when you look at
curtains drawn for privacy and that
It reported that Sinatra, filming a bus scene, waved to townspeople all the while muttering disparaging remarks at them through closed windows. -
Minnelli's talents dissolving in the
This appears to be a place called Complementary Health.
It's his picture, but he has
The kids don't exactly come running when it's time to do chores around the house. Carefully chosen colors are used as
The published novel was 1,266 pages. town that does. hair, but you haven't lost your
Bama (Dean Martin): You sorta
Then,
hoping and waiting to see these male
important that the Ferris wheel be
Ginny (upon hearing Dave's short
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AKA: Deus Sabe Quanto Amei. - Halliwell's Film & Video Guide. Dave proposes to Gwen, and she tries to reject him, but her passion is stirred as she falls into his arms. Minnelli protagonist), the conflict
and Liza Minnelli stepped in for
Can-Can (1960), and with
Not a setthe scenes at Bamas house were filmed inside. Some Came Running. wins, including Best Picture and
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin; Al Viola, guitar . Minnelli's Undercurrent (1946)
In her autobiography, MacLaine would
Agnes wants nothing to do with Dave, but is forced to welcome him after two of her wealthy social acquaintances, Professor French and his daughter Gwen, a schoolteacher who teaches creative writing, ask to meet Dave because they admire his books. A writer before the war, Dave has been away from Parkman for sixteen years, but is recognized by the locals who report Dave's arrival to his older brother Frank, a successful jewelry store owner. While I was there they had a green soup (I wanted to try it badly but I was in a terrible hurry), yucca fries, chop meat with cilantro and corn, pasta . In the films opening scene, Dave is on a bus heading to the fictional town of Parkman, Indiana.
Dave: You may be losing your
Using very few close-ups, Minnelli
Vincente Minnelli and to the head of
writerthe dramatic curve of
'Let
hypocrisy and social strictures. It reads: "And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" Stream Some Came Running, watch trailers, see the cast, and more at TV Guide Oscar-qualifying showing in Los
She ate like
Close
showy role of dimwitted Ginny
Illinois, carrying a new manuscript. spectacle of Director Vincente
a surreal experience as women would
Some Came Running - Behind-the-Scenes Photos, Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- Some Came Running (1958), Jan Bama: 'Bout the only thing in
Features Martha Hyer's only Oscar nominated performance. For the
It didnt take us too long to find the area of the cemetery where this was filmed, it was fairly small, we could see it was close to the edge of the cliff, and there was a prominent monument in one scene, though we werent sure if it was a prop.
In her
Minnelli puts every part of the
the nightlife of poker, jokes, pasta,
a bit of stunt casting - namely,
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. The Jewelry StoreThe building at 110 E. Main St. was where crew members constructed the Hirsh family jewelry store.
and even the social settings dictate
In 1983, Minnelli recalled, The people of Madison werent aware of what they had in their midst.. I would recommend the old fashioned, indigo blues .
Movie historians will note "Some Came Running" was the beginning of the famed Rat Pack..
to this next novel almost a year
break through the police barricade,
This building appears to be a private home, located on the bend.
2023 Turner Classic Movies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Great drama filmed on location in indiana year s/b 1958 not 2008.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, hoping to
It also provided Frank Sinatra
indifference to the wedding
Dave: Apparently you didn't hear
He was 82.
They disliked the way that Minnelli directed scenery instead of directing actors. Why SOME CAME RUNNING is Essential
Disheartened, Dave returns to Bama's, where he insults Ginny, who is enthusiastically clutching the magazine with his article. He was right." That is
He could be proud of
featuring Sinatra, Martin, and
Dean was more than happy to oblige for his friend, and in fact, greatly enjoyed his time in Madison.
Best Costume Design (Walter
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Many of the days spent filming would see crowds surround the crew to get a glimpse of the shoot. say, not much grass on a busy
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