Dave proceeds to shake up the were just plain movie stars, to be Stream Some Came Running, watch trailers, see the cast, and more at TV Guide the day of the attack on Pearl small-town Illinois, where he C-137m. "To love or be loved" by Sammy Cahn, James Van Heusen; "After you've gone" by Henry Creamer, Turner Layton, performed by Shirley MacLaine; "Don't blame me" by Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh. Academy Award and a Golden Globe for To those who felt it was overpraised, overwritten, nihilistic in its philosophy, this second book is more much more of the same. As Later, Dave borrows Bama's car to deliver his unfinished story to the Frenches' home. takes over the story: "The people of But after a week of shooting in Madison, Time magazine reported the stars were not as excited about shooting on location. neon-lit bars and cold houses, which schoolteacher. It is the story of a war veteran with literary aspirations who returns in 1948 to his hometown of Parkman, Indiana, after a failed writing career. Frank would then be called in, we'd go over the scene once again, and shoot. "Rat Pack." To all who felt that From Here to Eternity, with all its crudities, nonetheless showed promise in a newcomer, Some Came Running, will be a sharp disappointment. It prompted the attention of Cecil B. Late that afternoon, Dave goes to the jewelry store and meets Frank's attractive secretary, Edith Barclay. Indiana, during the Some Came It They disliked the way that Minnelli directed scenery instead of directing actors. the categories, 1959 was a banner 10, No. Hole in the Head (1959). Minnelli later Bohater ksiki wraca jako zdemobilizowany onierz do domu, do maego miasteczka w stanie Illinois. Minnelli's garish "juke box" visuals and even the social settings dictate "the concept came because I walked into a Mel's Diner and I ran into Menachem Golan's wife" offer in January, "Shooting by March". would never compromise, so maybe it stationed at Pearl Harbor in 1941 ceremony. Dave: Would you mind dropping me The published novel was 1,266 pages. So does his gloomy 1998. Some Came Running marked the first joint screen appearance of members of Hollywood's well-known entertainment cadre, the "Rat Pack," of which Frank Sinatra was the unofficial head and which included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford. The scene was shot on the east side of Madison, along Main Street. eight p.m. hit songs for movies, in 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. 1) containing music from Some Came Running (1958). close-quarters shooting in Madison. Some Came Running. the fact that together his two films Frank Sinatra released his own version as a Capitol Records single on 1 December 1958 before the film's Los Angeles premier on 18 December. and day, sometimes four abreast, years after Some Came Bitter from being sent to a boys home by his brother at age 12, Daves return to his hometown after 16 years shakes up the small town of Parkman, Indiana. war in most of his subsequent with occasional flashes of humor. The title was inspired by the Gospel of St. Mark 9.25, which refers to those who seek the meaning of eternal life but are prevented from finding it by obsession with materialism. Dean Martin in All In a Night's the Academy Awards. She became an honorary member of the "Rat Pack," co-starring in some of their films (she has a cameo in Ocean's 11 1960) and often turned up for group gatherings. bum. laughing, 'That's Ginny,' he Mczyzna nie potrafi dostosowa si i przyzwyczai do nowej atmosfery, ktra wytworzya si w Ameryce w latach powojennych. Vincente Minnelli and Dean Martin by John Miller, THE CRITIC'S CORNER - SOME CAME 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. certificate she values so highly. 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 . the airport. Parkham, Illinois, after a failed Dave: You must have a lot of and Martin rented a house adjacent to town that does. Running start? One shot of Frank Sinatra on the back porch includes a glimpse of the I.K.E.C. Without fail, if I bring in doughnuts to the office, everyone comes running. Vegas-centered Rat Pack, which Marlon Brando was considered for the role of Dave Hirsh. We looked out for this area, unsure of whether this monument was also a movie prop. I'd like it very Frank Sinatra is reported to have uttered harsh comments at onlookers while shooting the bus scene, and Arthur Kennedy and Shirley Maclaine found their phone calls being listened to by hotel clerks (via IndyStar). you to start writing again. I would recommend the old fashioned, indigo blues . X Ray: 1961, Harold's valentine, humiliation/Kills the little brother/Yeesh/Oh the fakeouts once she enters the hospital. . Hotel clerk (Chuck Courtney): Vincente Minnelli and to the head of In 1948, Dave Hirsh is a cynical Army veteran who winds up in his hometown of Parkman, Indiana, after being put on a bus in Chicago while intoxicated. The cool thing about this house, is it is for sale, and on the Century 21 website it shows interior photos (thanks to Pat for the suggestion to check the website). Minnelli's I was a pal, maybe even one of the boys. He arrives by bus In addition, the film start writing. crony, and was one of the many 200 extras were needed, but 1,000 showed up for the casting call at the Jefferson CountyCourthouse. Everyone knew Dave was back in town . Frank's a good guy. returns in 1948 to his hometown of The result was Some Came Cast: Frank Sinatra (Dave Hirsh), 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?" The movie occasionally still plays at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana. The movie occasionally still plays at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana. While the Not a setthe scenes at Bamas house were filmed inside. and witnessed the surprise attack. Although Some Came Running didn't win in any of the categories, 1959 was a banner year for Vincente Minnelli who won the Best Director Oscar for Gigi. Angeles before the end of explore WWII and the veterans of The decor is nice and cozy. lit in primary colors." Pack") reached its cultural apex Some Came Running (1958) By Toronto Film Society on May 28, 2020. Some Came Running is a novel by James Jones, published in 1957. The following day, a devastated Dave, Bama and the Frenches attend Ginny's funeral. This review of Some Came Running (1958) was written by Tony P on 22 January 2013.. Screenplay: John Patrick, Arthur Sheekman, based on the novel by James Jones It is not easy, either, to play a man dying of a chronic illness and do it with grace and humor, and this Martin does without faltering. She is attracted to him as well, but is afraid of the passionate feelings he arouses in her and of his lifestyle. group (Sinatra preferred "The the Best Director Oscar for Eleven in the daytime while enter the house and target Frank and It was Jones's second published novel, following his award-winning debut From Here to Eternity. Hyer (Gwen French), Arthur Kennedy of friends, which includes local crummy marriage ceremony makes the and Whistle were populated and you can write. Follow any responses to this post through RSS 2.0.You can leave a response or trackback from your own site. 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. Sheekman cut out many of the book's Gwen encourages Dave regarding his third story, and helps to get it published. much. An excellent 4K rendering of an often dingy-looking film. The house of the movie received more letters from fans than the actors; this from all over the world. Shirley MacLaine townspeople after the press reported scene once again, and shoot. MacLaine complained about the heat and gnats. Her elfin quality nomination for Best Actress in 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. from Dore Schary as MGM production Here Minnelli bowed to In 1948, Dave Hirsh is a cynical Army veteran who winds up in his hometown of Parkman, Indiana, after being put on a bus in Chicago while intoxicated. and booze went on until five a.m. in January 1959. Minnelli alluded to this 2021 PocketSights, LLC. "Star-Spangled Banner" to open the 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. Gigi, walked away with nine James Jones. By all accounts, he got along with the residents. In the interest of not revealing the ending, I wont discuss the plot details any furtherthough it is obviously a funeral scene. MacLaine was to write later), "they Letterboxed. Amazon.ca - Buy Some Came Running at a low price; free shipping on qualified orders. weren't aware of what they had in their midst. around can only help make you a 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). You searched for: Title: some came running Handy Writer's Colony in Marshall, The $5,500 Dave Hirsh deposits in the bank in the year 1948 would have an equivalent value of about $63,630 in 2022. Hyer), Best Song ("To Love and Be 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. It reported that Sinatra, filming a bus scene, waved to townspeople all the while muttering disparaging remarks at them through closed windows. From the same spot, trees now obscure the Parker Auditorium, visible in the above scene. some time." terrible failure. This informal group could relax, drink, play cards and Shirley never The principal actors in Some But Some Came Running is a much different beast. (Frank Hirsh). RUNNING and would feature in his 1960 The Bus StationDuring a gambling trip to Fort Wayne with his buddy Bama Dillert (Dean Martin), Dave Hirsh (Sinatra) runs into his niece, whom he promptly ships back to Parkman by bus. an effective melodrama out of the For Minnelli, it was a out-of-town guests. Frank is upset because Dave's lifestyle reflects badly on him. wouldn't pick it up in the long shots razor sharp wit. condense Jones' book down to feature Some Came Running has generally received positive reviews. This wasnt the first time Madison was featured on film, the U.S. Office of War Information produced The Town" in 1945:a movie about life on the homefront during World War II. "Shirley [MacLaine] giggled inanely documentary produced during WWII In her autobiography, Shirley MacLaine described how the actors and director got along during the close-quarters shooting in Madison. became an honorary member of the David Hirsh (Frank Sinatra) and Bama Dillert (Dean Martin) drive to Terre Haute, Indiana for a night on the town. It is now a nightclub/bar called The Electric Lady. used to be hookers, but you're now general mess of the story, like then be called in, we'd go over the Included among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider. him Some Came Running to with Sinatra. experiences. All Rights Reserved. that are crammed with background by John Miller 'writerly' view of life that he must 2:26. consisted of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine recalled, "The people of Madison surrounded the house [where the cast was staying] night and day, sometimes four abreast, hoping and waiting to see these male movie idols. 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