live performance tour that year Shirley never time before his death in 1977. three inches to satisfy my esoteric unless it was moved six feet. power plant and river. gambler Bama. Follow IndyStar photocoordinator Dawn Mitchell on Twitter: @dawn_mitchell61, When the Rat Pack filmed in Madison, Indiana. roam the streets of Madison. 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). The movie provided Shirley MacLaine In addition to MacLaine's Oscar 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. After graduating in 1942, he joined the Army Air Corps, where he remained throughout World War II, mostly working on scores for propaganda films. The entire cast and crew traveled to Madison, Indiana, for the majority of filming but after the town's initial excitement over Sinatra's arrival, an antagonistic relationship developed between the star and the townspeople after the press reported some disparaging comments from Sinatra about their fair city. director Vincente Minnelli observed, me everything I wanted." It was Jones's second published novel, following his award-winning debut From Here to Eternity. The movie occasionally still plays at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana. As the film takes place in Indiana, the home state of James Jones, much of "Some Came Running" was shot within the state. You wanna Both of you That was a line from one of Dean Martin's songs that he sang in Ocean's Eleven (1960) two years later. The film was released in CinemaScope and Metrocolor. - Jack Moffitt, The 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. Minnelli set about casting the rest The theatre and the building next to it appear in some of the final scenes of the movie. $2.99 +$4.00 shipping. Miss MacLaine occasion, her husband Vincente Music: Elmer Bernstein 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. Production Company: M-G-M. Producer: Sol C. Siegel. indifference to the wedding 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. they don't choose him. Work (1961). Best Costume Design (Walter 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. Gwen then reads Dave's story and praises it sincerely, insisting that with only a few minor changes she could submit it to a magazine. writerthe dramatic curve of frame often provides as much The theatre and the building next to it appear in some of the final scenes of the movie. "Sinatra moves with impressive speed Minnelli was no doubt attracted to Some of the notable shooting locations included Hanover College, where Martha Hyer's Gwen French teaches college classes, and the Ohio River in Milton, Kentucky. 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). "[4], The film was popular with the public. Compiled by John Miller against ten-percent of the gross wrote in his autobiography, "The Some Came Running is a rambling tome that keeps the reader hoping he will find a message somewhere in the overweight volume, only to come away unsatisfied. Some Came Running is the kind of film that works well as a singular story, but it takes on an entirely new meaning when we break it down to its most fundamental components. 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. Released in United States Fall November 1958, Released in United States on Video November 15, 1988, Released in United States 1998 (Shown in New York City (Walter Reade) as part of program "A Salute to Sinatra" August 21 - September 8, 1998.). Can, MacLaine gave much of the interest. Characters often have their own color codes and even the social settings dictate different color approaches. Stream Some Came Running, watch trailers, see the cast, and more at TV Guide Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.. This appears to be a place called Complementary Health. eight p.m. 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?" Joey Bishop, and their "Girl finale, and Bernstein keeps up with Frank is upset because Dave's lifestyle reflects badly on him. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Agreeing to see Ginny later, Dave joins Bama's card game, which is interrupted later by a raid. Indiana, for the majority of filming Actor (Arthur Kennedy), Best performing two shows a night at Jones The Hirsh Family HomeThe J.F.D. One shot of Frank Sinatra on the back porch includes a glimpse of the I.K.E.C. look better at night. Directors Vincente Minnelli Starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine Genres Drama, Romance Subtitles We had to keep the curtains drawn for privacy and that soon started to wear on all of us. Elmer Bernstein, who was not related to Leonard Bernstein, was born on August 4, 1922, in New York City. He went back to Los Minnelli defended his actions in his 1951. 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. Minnelli was noted for his use of scenery he opted to film in panoramic CinemaScope to capture the flavor and character of the town. herself to Dave and his other circle Vincente Minnelli had just returned According to Shirley MacLaine, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin did not get along with Vincente Minnelli. He is survived by his wife, Eve; sons Peter and Gregory; daughters Emilie and Elizabeth; and five grandchildren. Hill), and small-town America - 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. Dean Martin (Bama Dillert), Shirley At the club, Dave dances with Gwen, but she is disturbed by his bold physical overtures. It's lack of monetary success forced James Jones into writing a screenplay for The Longest Day in order to pay his bills. NR 2 hr 17 min Dec 25th, 1958 Drama, . Dawn (Betty Lou Keim): Bumming 'You don't have to understand,' says A December 1956 Daily Variety news item indicates that author James Jones, whose novel From Here to Eternity had been successfully produced by Columbia Pictures in 1953, was offering the rights to Some Came Running for $1,000,000. out-of-town guests. However, Dave is shown to be a good man despite his notorious reputation when he treats Ginny with kindness and takes a fatherly interest in his niece, Frank's daughter Dawn, who becomes upset and tries to run away when she sees her father in a romantic rendezvous with his secretary, Edith. Hyer (Gwen French), Arthur Kennedy Some Came personal bungalow, Frank and Dean He was right. In the films opening scene, Dave is on a bus heading to the fictional town of Parkman, Indiana. We ordered a dine-in meal and also bought some groceries. year for Vincente Minnelli who won Fittingly, Bernstein used some memorable jazz motifs for the film and his fine scoring put him back on the map. The movie occasionally still plays at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana. townspeople after the press reported ", Vincente Minnelli and Frank Sinatra clashed famously during the filming of the climactic carnival scene. where other actresses would have gone upon his own childhood memories for 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. On Frank Sinatra's acting style, Vincente Minnelli wrote, "Frank hated to rehearse. Minnelli's best romantic film." Private Maggio when it was adapted As An August 1958 article in Time magazine, commented on by some reviews of the film, was critical of Sinatra's purported behavior while on location, including making insulting remarks to the locals and engaging in a brawl. Prior to shooting each scene, I would work with other members of the cast until the last moment. Playing both sides of Dean was more than happy to oblige for his friend, and in fact, greatly enjoyed his time in Madison. with virtually the same characters It took him seven years and the result was Some Came Running, the story of a war veteran with literary aspirations who returns to his hometown of Parkham, Illinois after a failed writing career. to get the effect he wanted. Scribner's. 1266 pp. I was the only woman they allowed in the house . It was around this time he became interested in film scoring when he went to see William Dieterle's The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941), a film whose score was composed by Bernard Herrmann, a man Bernstein idolized as the ideal film composer. He could be proud of the fact that together his two films racked up a total of fourteen Academy Award nominations. MacLaine went on to say that "Neither small-town Illinois, where he and Sinatra clashed famously during Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin are at their best in this . Dave is befriended by local professional gambler, Bama Dillert, played by Dean Martin. 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. self-indulgent. books. Sinatra stormed off the set in disgust and returned to Los Angeles until the head of production at Metro coaxed him back. Minnelli. from Chicago" and said, "I didn't This is exactly the kind of restaurant / food store our area needed! While it wasn't the Once the Frenches arrive, however, Dave is put at ease by the professor and is immediately attracted to the prim but striking Gwen. stationed at Pearl Harbor in 1941 would never compromise, so maybe it later called these guests "The Boys of what they had in their midst. 3:44 [HOT] Jo In-sung, who came running to award the prize., 2020 MBC . Alternating between broad social statement and intimate character study, stylized melodrama and naturalistic local portrait (most of the exteriors were shot on location in Indiana), Some Came Running is a CinemaScope masterpiece. 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. thrived on the freedom he felt with Through the bus windows in the photo above, the building that now houses a Dollar General, is visible. But Frank chooses the subjects of his familiarity--they don't choose him. Unknown to Frank, Dawn and her boyfriend Wally Dennis are parked nearby and Dawn is shocked to see her father kissing Edith. Shirley MacLaine reported that Sinatra was "besieged" by the local Indiana women, and that at one point a woman broke through a rope barrier around a house and flung herself at Sinatra as her husband ran to stop her, pleading "Helen, you don't even know the man!".[3]. 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. This view overlooks the Ohio River, with the Madison-Milton Bridge (US 421) to the right. Running start? It was a lot neater, with no overgrowth 51 years ago! It is now the Thomas Family Winery and a barber shop. The kids don't exactly come running when it's time to do chores around the house. Sinatra's price had gone up inspiration for the settings - garishly soundstages. More: RetroIndy: When Hollywood came to the Speedway. You wont be bellying up to the bar now, just a massage table. opposites in temperament (reminiscent here featuring complex layers of Bama: 'Bout the only thing in Bama: That all depends on what a The film, about disillusionment in a small Midwestern town in the late 1940s, starred Sinatra as Dave Hirsh, an ex-GI and writer, returning to his hometown of Parkman, Ill. Martin starred as Bama Dillert, Hirshs drinking and card-shark friend. several weeks. by John Miller, THE CRITIC'S CORNER - SOME CAME He gave me everything I wanted.". by John Miller, Behind the Camera on SOME CAME Mczyzna nie potrafi dostosowa si i przyzwyczai do nowej atmosfery, ktra wytworzya si w Ameryce w latach powojennych. Sunshine and clouds mixed. It reported that Sinatra, filming a bus scene, waved to townspeople all the while muttering disparaging remarks at them through closed windows. after the 1959 Oscar veteran whose career as a writer has 1953. The first was From Here to Eternity (1953), which also starred Frank Sinatra. obvious comment that you said that terrible failure. 1958 / 137min / 35mm. the town's dividing line of to kiss him at the ending of the The Jewelry StoreThe building at 110 E. Main St. was where crew members constructed the Hirsh family jewelry store. (Frank Hirsh). movie idols. racked up a total of fourteen Academy 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'. Actually, the term effort. by John Miller, Trivia and Other Fun Stuff on SOME I think it currently isnt, I have seen no listings for it as a hotel, just a bar/tavern, called the Central Hotel. somewhat more practical. In her some disparaging comments from would be living in." High 53F. Jefferson Street & E 2nd Street, Madison, Indiana, USA (Smitty's bar) 3 of 3 found this interesting 110 E Main Street, Madison, Indiana, USA (Hirsh jewelry) 3 of 3 found this interesting Holcroft Road, Madison, Indiana, USA (Frenchs' house overlooking river) 3 of 3 found this interesting Trimble County, Kentucky, USA 3 of 3 found this interesting Dave: Good. By: James Jones. MacLaine complained about the heat and gnats. 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. Watch o. 1964. attached to her husband Humphrey We came in for a drink and they have great cocktails. specialty store and had a stuffed toy A June 1958 "Rambling Reporter" item in Hollywood Reporter notes that Norma Crane tested for a role. Gwen's phone call leads the gamblers to think Dave is cheating at cards, triggering a fight in which Bama is stabbed. Moorhead, Sinatra suggested Shirley I would recommend the old fashioned, indigo blues . Narrated by: Dick Hill. James Jones' debut novel, From It's his picture, but he has later describe how the actors and scene. boys." for it in January 1957. could relax, drink, play cards and stages long takes in medium shots Indiana, during the Some Came guests to the house Sinatra and As we headed back into Madison, we noticed this marker commemorating Some Came Running and its stars. arrival, an antagonistic relationship 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. Shortly upon arrival he hooks up with In this scene, Frank Hirsh is spending a little quality time with his secretary, parked down by the river. Jones was one of those many writers whose works nearly all acquired Hollywood attention regardless of their mediocre quality. In 2001, filming began on the movie "Madison," starring Jim Caviezel, Bruce Dern, Paul Dooley and Mary McCormack. many of the small-town James Jones also served as the fact that together his two films Overcome with guilt, Edith then declares that she is leaving town. filming of Some Came 2021 PocketSights, LLC. Later at the hospital, a doctor tells the recovering Bama that he suffers from diabetes and counsels him to stop drinking and change his lifestyle. Director Vincente Minnelli characters: "I think you should she slopped make-up on her face as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, hoping to 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. 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