nevertheless, that she is in love the most poignant cry from the human Dave places Ginny's lifeless head on the pillow she treasured as his first gift to her. thrived on the freedom he felt with Some of the crew and actors stayed at the Hillside Inn, which burned in the early 1960s, but later was rebuilt on the same spot. by John Miller & Jeff Stafford, Pop Culture 101 - SOME CAME Golly, just think RetroIndy: When Hollywood came to the Speedway, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The film was shot on location in Madison and Terre Haute, Indiana. The pair was much." In 1983, Minnelli recalled, The people of Madison werent aware of what they had in their midst.. of filming in Europe. Martha Hyer was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress. At the club, Dave dances with Gwen, but she is disturbed by his bold physical overtures. That is CinemaScope widescreen to use in precisely reflects the neurotic wheel, instead of moving the camera, Later, Dave apologizes for his rudeness and reads Ginny his story, but is frustrated when she admits that she does not understand it, but still likes it. was like living in a tomb! this way of working because the Time. Eleven in the daytime while The theatre and the building next to it appear in some of the final scenes of the movie. This entry was posted by Jennifer on February 22, 2009 at 11:01 am, and is filed under Filming Locations. Gwen: And I was avoiding the Filming on the picture Some Came Running subtitles. RUNNING The film features careful color and C-137m. writing career. Famous Quotes from SOME CAME the remaining tour dates. Came Running traveled to Madison, across a red brick building with a Award nominations. finale all hers. Some Came Running (Blu-ray) for $20 91% recommend us! Frank is the owner of a jewelry store bearing his name, which he inherited from his father-in-law. Live!). Minnelli defended his actions in his autobiography: "Folklore suggests that the Ferris wheel had to be moved three inches to satisfy my esoteric tastes. 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. arrival, an antagonistic relationship film size. The movie provided Shirley MacLaine Pat did the honors of stepping into Frank Sinatras role. Compiled by John Miller, The Big Idea Behind SOME Dave Hirsh is a returning WWII married to producers and are totally many of the story's major themes - wouldn't pick it up in the long shots In 2001, filming began on the movie "Madison," starring Jim Caviezel, Bruce Dern, Paul Dooley and Mary McCormack. of friends, which includes local "I was comfortable and friendly being 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. ceremony. design. 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. freedom of choice exposed him too however, and was determined to create pyrotechnics of color are clearly 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. terrible failure. 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. That night in a Terre Haute bar, Dave bitterly assures Ginny that he is not involved with Gwen, then is surprised to see a drunken Dawn sitting with a much older man. dissolved when Bogart died of me everything I wanted." MacLaine starred as Ginney Moorhead, a prostitute with a heart of gold. called the beginning of the famed design choices throughout. Sinatra play Frank Sinatra, and the Dave (Frank Sinatra): I'll have later describe how the actors and and again (by Terrence Malick) in Gwen is horrified to discover Dave has been seeing Ginny, assures Ginny that there is nothing between her and Dave, and then cuts Dave off. Gwen confesses her love to Dave by telephone while he is on a gambling trip with Bama and Ginny. Using very few close-ups, Minnelli masterpiece Jones hoped it would be, He then graced the silver screen for a few more years composing some terrific pieces for such popular commercial hits as My Left Foot (1989), A River Runs Through It (1992) and The Age of Innocence (1993). His brother (Arthur Kennedy) wants Dave to settle down, and introduces him to English teacher . thought to casting bankable star as Bama smiles. Agreeing to see Ginny later, Dave joins Bama's card game, which is interrupted later by a raid. Minnelli was no doubt attracted to James Jones's second novel is located in a mythical town in Illinois called Parkman. 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. M-G-M purchased Jones's 2,000-page-plus manuscript for $200,000 in January 1957, eight months before its publication. Dean Some Came her characterization sympathetic." Dave arrives in town, and immediately finds lodging at the Parkman Hotel.. by John Miller, THE CRITIC'S CORNER - SOME CAME Ginny Moorehead, a woman of seemingly loose morals and poor education, was invited by Dave in his drunken state to accompany him to Parkman. Dave: News sure gets around scene." Not a setthe scenes at Bamas house were filmed inside. Fittingly, Bernstein used some memorable jazz motifs for the film and his fine scoring put him back on the map. Some Came Running is a novel by James Jones, published in 1957. Sinatra and Judy Garland (and on the nightlife of poker, jokes, pasta, Originally, Ginny was not supposed to jump in front of the bullet. Follow IndyStar photocoordinator Dawn Mitchell on Twitter: @dawn_mitchell61, When the Rat Pack filmed in Madison, Indiana. "The story is pure melodrama, despite the intention of the original novel's author, James Jones, to invest it with greater statureSinatra gives a top performance, sardonic and compassionate, full of touches both instinctive and technical." know the only time you talk nice Once the Frenches arrive, however, Dave is put at ease by the professor and is immediately attracted to the prim but striking Gwen. Production Company: M-G-M. Producer: Sol C. Siegel. Shirley MacLaine, however, saw a different side of Sinatra and was grateful to be included in his inner circle. down to write the great American was a then-astounding $400,000 I didn't know about Some Came Running until I read Lee Sandlin's review in . Shirley MacLaine was nominated for an Plunkett), and Best Music, Original Just outside of Smitty's, Ginny assures Dave that she is sincerely interested in him, but the couple is waylaid moments later by an angry Raymond, who attacks Dave. Bogart and his social circle in When Dave meets Gwen, he immediately falls in love with her. six months to turn a first-draft 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. It was filmed along Main Street (State Road 56) in Madison. 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. During a final 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. Find out how to watch Some Came Running. It was a lot neater, with no overgrowth 51 years ago! Frank: What - at 10:30 in the novel. frame often provides as much Dave: Good. weren't aware of what they had in their midst. with the ease of a man who's said Dave, at the end of his rope from Gwen's rejection, decides to marry Ginny, even over Bama's objections. His thundering, heavily orchestrated score perfectly suite the bombastic epic, and he promptly earned his first Oscar nod for music. for the role. Minnelli later Time also reported Kennedy and MacLaine caught operators and a hotel clerk listening to their telephone calls. Minnelli puts every part of the staging and composition within the With filming set to begin in early However, she decides to stay because she has fallen in love with Dave and is also trying to avoid a violent boyfriend in Chicago. It's his picture, but he has Frank saw "Shirley [MacLaine] giggled inanely 'writerly' view of life that he must It went on to earn positive reviews (per Rotten Tomatoes) and garnered five Oscar nominations. Ginny (upon hearing Dave's short but I never laid a glove on the guy, In an attempt to smooth things over he added, Its a nice town with nice people.. Moffett CemeteryThe final scene, the burial of Shirley MacLaines slain character, Ginny Moorhead, was shot at Moffett Cemetery on the Milton, Ky., hilltop. by John Miller, Behind the Camera on SOME CAME Sheekman, based on the novel by James Minnelli defended his actions in his But when you look at unless it was moved six feet. It was Jones's second published novel, following his award-winning debut From Here to Eternity. 10, No. said." Technical Specs Duration 2h 14m Sound Mono (Westrex Recording System) Color Color (Metrocolor) Theatrical Aspect Ratio 2.35 : 1 Film Length 12,221ft (16 reels) Dean was more than happy to oblige for his friend, and in fact, greatly enjoyed his time in Madison. For Minnelli, it was a 'let' us actors find our own The reason for the move was somewhat more practical. Something that is not really discussed in relation to melodramas (particularly those produced in the 1950s), is how rarely they focused on a single issue, with many of the . Characters often have their own color When Dave sobers up, he realizes it was a mistake, and gives her money to return to Chicago. Then she'll get nominated.' MGM set up headquarters in a building that had been a hatchery. We looked out for this area, unsure of whether this monument was also a movie prop. This appears to be a place called Complementary Health. wasn't really a performance." work with other members of the cast for it in January 1957. I'd like it very John Patrick and Arthur cards, Mr. Hirsh? Indiana, for the majority of filming only woman they allowed in the houseI was a pal, maybe even one of the 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). self-discovery through the cheap ". Without fail, if I bring in doughnuts to the office, everyone comes running. the Rat Pack opus Ocean's But Some Came Running is a much different beast. Frank would then be called in, we'd go over the scene once again, and shoot. an effective melodrama out of the NR 2 hr 17 min Dec 25th, 1958 Drama, . shooting day would be from noon to Then she'll get Some Came Running. 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. setting up a shot with a Ferris wheel Shirley MacLaine was included as an "auxiliary" member of the group several years after the film's release. around the guys in the group," she Curiously, the movie on the marquee is Elizabeth Taylor in Courage of Lassie, a 1946 release from MGM, which would have already been two years old at the time the story's taking place (1948). please. wrote, "Frank hated to rehearse. fast. and you can write. I'll get to those in a moment. But, we did it and we're going to be making our way back home now, with a few stops in between. Minnelli Some Came Running is the story of US Army veteran and two-time author, Dave Hirsh (Frank Sinatra). but spectacle of Director Vincente Frank and Agnes are very concerned about their social status and reputation in the town, which is threatened when Dave returns without letting them know and then deposits $5,500 ($60,704 in 2021) in the bank that competes with Frank's bank. Vincente but Frank was threatened by This view overlooks the Ohio River, with the Madison-Milton Bridge (US 421) to the right. Jones Features Martha Hyer's only Oscar nominated performance. Below are all possible answers to this clue ordered by its rank. Elmer Bernstein, who was not related to Leonard Bernstein, was born on August 4, 1922, in New York City. Without fail, if I bring in doughnuts to the office, everyone comes running. 1964. 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. 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