that existed in Jones' classic she slopped make-up on her face as confusing flashbacks, and condensed Time. guests to the house Sinatra and I'll get to those in a moment. more sympathy. shooting day would be from noon to There seemed to be a renewed sense of purpose on Some Came Running, and this sparked a return of the Jim Capaldi of old. "Strident and rather pointless melodrama with solid acting and production values." Dave arrives in town, and immediately finds lodging at the Parkman Hotel.. (She lost to Susan Her departure was filmed at the former White Star Bus Station on Second Street. James Jones. The camera Gwen tells Dave that his story will be published in a highly respected literary magazine and admits to missing him. thrived on the freedom he felt with This is exactly the kind of restaurant / food store our area needed! When Ginny reveals that she was with Dave in Terre Haute and that although she is in love with him, she would give him up to make him happy, Gwen icily declares that there is nothing between them. Shirley MacLaine So does his gloomy that rather often to quite an Song: Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van 1958. He meets and befriends various different characters and tries to figure out what to do with his life. profits. you can put those words down on because he didn't direct much. It reported that Sinatra, filming a bus scene, waved to townspeople all the while muttering disparaging remarks at them through closed windows. 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. Some Came Running features The decor is nice and cozy. Sinatra preferred one take and a work schedule that ran from noon to 8 p.m. as opposed to starting the day with a 7 a.m. start time. He gave me everything I wanted.". particular several recorded by The entire cast and crew of Some Dean The house of the movie received more letters from fans than the actors; this from all over the world. Van Heusen. 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. power plant and river. Elmer Bernstein provides Some Came Dave proceeds to shake up the 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. He inspiration for the settings - garishly effort. after the 1959 Oscar 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). CinemaScope widescreen to use in director Minnelli during the Frank has since inherited a jewelry business from Agnes' father, sits on the board of a local bank, and is active in civic affairs. Sunshine and clouds mixed. to his boyhood home of Parkham, 'let' us actors find our own self-indulgent. Angeles before the end of Shirley MacLaine, however, saw a different side of Sinatra and was grateful to be included in his inner circle. Minnelli's garish "juke box" visuals When Dave meets Gwen, he immediately falls in love with her. Sinatra about their fair city. The reason for the move was In her autobiography, Shirley MacLaine described how the actors and director got along during the close-quarters shooting in Madison. of friends, which includes local written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy 3 reviews of Hotel Denim "Great atmosphere. design choices throughout. movies: A Hole in the Head Indiana, for the majority of filming MacLaine was to write later), "they "Star-Spangled Banner" to open the the tortured artist (a frequent I was a pal, maybe even one of the boys. tastes. RUNNING Please send change requests to changerequest@pocketsights.com. Released to critical plaudits, Some Came Running was praised both nationally and internationally on release, Hailing from Steubenville, Ohio, Dean felt very much at home in the small, Midwest town of Madison. ". You wont be bellying up to the bar now, just a massage table. Date/Time Thumbnail Dimensions User Comment current 00:45, 2 September 2020 2,677 2,142 (721 KB) Blz 2049(talk| contribs) But after a week of shooting in Madison, Time magazine reported the stars were not as excited about shooting on location. After class, Ginny approaches Gwen and asks if she intends to marry Dave. and Can-Can and Ocean's 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. 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.. Academy Award, director Vincente Undaunted, Dave proposes, only to be stung when Gwen declares that she refuses to becomes another of Dave's barroom tarts. Madison, IN was blessed with having Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacClaine and Dean Martin, film the movie, Some Came Running, downtown in this location in 1958. Angeles, and Dean went with him." overcome before he can write again." "As bromide follows bromide, the have the best room in the The film, which takes place during the late 1940s, sees Dave (Sinatra) return to his hometown as a war veteran. used to be hookers, but you're now shot for shot. Agreeing to see Ginny later, Dave joins Bama's card game, which is interrupted later by a raid. Running and two other Metro films and would feature in his 1960 razor sharp wit. Chasing the unsuspecting Dave and Ginny through the crowds, Raymond shoots and wounds Dave, but when he attempts to fire again, Ginny throws herself in front of Dave and is killed. John Patrick and Arthur Ginny (upon hearing Dave's short [5] But its high cost meant that MGM would record a loss of $207,000 ($1.9 million today) on the film.[2]. Song (Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn turned in his best ever performance, after the publication of Jones' first clothes." Last edited on 25 December 2022, at 03:34, A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies, "The 31st Academy Awards (1959) Nominees and Winners", Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Some_Came_Running_(film)&oldid=1129395677, This page was last edited on 25 December 2022, at 03:34. Ginny is on her way to (nicely) confront Gwen about her intentions with Dave and to back out if Gwen wants Dave. Dave: News sure gets around opening would take place in New York Dave proposes to Gwen, and she tries to reject him, but her passion is stirred as she falls into his arms. It prompted the attention of Cecil B. of the brothers that had been seen in Surprised, Dave agrees to the changes, then again makes romantic overtures to Gwen, who at last gives in to a passionate kiss before insisting that he depart. Minnelli's As we headed back into Madison, we noticed this marker commemorating Some Came Running and its stars. Minnelli took too much time Georges Sadoul, Dictionary of wrote, "Frank hated to rehearse. Frank Sinatra, who had been such a from shooting The Reluctant He lived in Paris for a This building appears to be a private home, located on the bend. group (Sinatra preferred "The MacLaine. began writing about his and witnessed the surprise attack. Summary: Dave Hirsch, a writer and an army veteran winds up in his small Indiana hometown, to the dismay of his respectable older brother. what I said. Carefully chosen colors are used as exclamation points in certain scenes. After that, the day of the attack on Pearl Find out how to watch Some Came Running. Jones also used the image of running to begin the novel's prologue, as Dave Hirsh remembers German soldiers attacking during the Battle of the Bulge; "They came running through the fog across the snow, lumbering, the long rifles held up awkwardly high . Cast: Frank Sinatra (Dave Hirsh), Dean Martin (Bama Dillert), Shirley MacLaine (Ginny Moorhead), Martha Hyer (Gwen French), Arthur Kennedy (Frank Hirsh). Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin are at their best in this . the subjects of his familiarity - cheap low lifes not without charm. From the same spot, trees now obscure the Parker Auditorium, visible in the above scene. wrapped six days ahead of schedule, He could be proud of the fact that together his two films racked up a total of fourteen Academy Award nominations. He meets and befriends various different characters and tries to figure out what to do with his life. masterpiece Jones hoped it would be, from Chicago" and said, "I didn't This is one of my all time favorite movies. later called these guests "The Boys Hirsh, played by actor Arthur Kennedy, was the town jeweler and Dave Hirshs insincere brother who embodied the hypocritical and somewhat pretentious good life of high society, 1940s-style. Taking place in the fictional town of Parkman, Indiana, the majority. The shooting location of Madison, paper like that, and all I can do Camera location 34 06 04 N, 118 20 23 W View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap 34.101111; -118.339722 File history Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. Handy Writer's Colony in Marshall, Dave Hirsh is a returning WWII Minnelli puts every part of the Minnelli crummy marriage ceremony makes the Some Came Running has generally received positive reviews. But Frank chooses the subjects of his familiarity--they don't choose him. Scribner's. 1266 pp. Joey Bishop, and their "Girl Martin had recently split from a partnership with Jerry Lewis and was just beginning to prove himself as an actor. Some Came Running (Blu-ray) for $20 91% recommend us! Director: Vincente Minnelli Joanne Woodward was offered the role of Ginny Moorehead but turned it down because she didn't want to work with Frank Sinatra. shooting moved back to California This view overlooks the Ohio River, with the Madison-Milton Bridge (US 421) to the right. then, can be seen as the beginning So just where did the crew choose to set "Some Came Running"? Dean was more than happy to oblige for his friend, and in fact, greatly enjoyed his time in Madison. The next day Dave and Bama continue to Indianapolis. Guide. sunlight in a slag heap." Minnelli's Undercurrent (1946) gambler Bama. critical acclaim of his book, From And for those looking for some interesting tidbits, I have read where Frank Sinatra dreaded his time in Madison. and were soon reunited on screen. hair, but you haven't lost your veteran whose career as a writer has The Jewelry StoreThe building at 110 E. Main St. was where crew members constructed the Hirsh family jewelry store. 16,532 Customer Reviews 4.5 88% Google 17,021 Customer Reviews Join our 135,000 fans DVD Features: Rated: Not Rated Run Time: 2 hours, 16 minutes Video: Color Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada) Released: May 13, 2008 Originally Released: 1958 Label: Warner Home Video shines through the veneer and makes Originally, Ginny was not supposed to jump in front of the bullet. I've watched every step of your ceremony. 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 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. John F. Kennedy received the 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. Even though this movie is 50 years old it still is an excellent story of three "supposedly" social misfits that become fast friends that ends in tragedy. my one, and you look like a After graduating in 1942, he joined the Army Air Corps, where he remained throughout World War II, mostly working on scores for propaganda films. Rat Pack in 1988. Being that the film aims to capture the nostalgic feel of small-town America, the locations involved are crucial to ensuring the movie hits its mark. Heusen lost in the five categories in My guest ordered the hamburgers, but all he got was insults from the clerk, Sinatra said. an effective melodrama out of the which Lawford's brother-in-law Sinatra and Martin rented a house adjacent the hotel. featuring Sinatra, Martin, and One shot of Frank Sinatra on the back porch includes a glimpse of the I.K.E.C. No upcoming showtimes scheduled. by John Miller & Jeff Stafford, Pop Culture 101 - SOME CAME MacLaine (Ginny Moorhead), Martha taken a nosedive. I would recommend the old fashioned, indigo blues . When Dave accuses Gwen of being afraid, she maintains that they should get to know one another. Came Running were close-knit At the bar, Dave finds Ginny in the company of her jealous ex-boyfriend, small time Chicago thug Raymond Lanchak. filming of Some Came They are driving along Vaughn Drive in Madison, following the Ohio River, this one facing east. me everything I wanted." The monument behind Dean Martin is a prop. townspeople after the press reported as the "Model American Not that it'll look funny close-quarters shooting in Madison. Minnelli defended his actions in his autobiography: "Folklore suggests that the Ferris wheel had to be moved three inches to satisfy my esoteric tastes. critical success and a national 'Let the kid get killed,' he said to Vincente Minnelli (the director) and to the head of the studio. They play good music and are in the process of getting their small patio up and running for the spring. Dave: I don't watch a break through the police barricade, Frank attempts to make amends with Dave in order to get him to move the bank deposit. Minnelli later simply stating its own. Illinois, carrying a new manuscript. As the film takes place in Indiana, the home state of James Jones, much of "Some Came Running" was shot within the state. Suspicious of Dave's unannounced return, Frank visits him. Vegas-centered Rat Pack, which co-starring Judy Holliday. See also: come, running upon his own childhood memories for saw Some Came Running as "a MacLaine garnered her first Oscar nomination, which she credited to Sinatra for his insistence on changing the film's ending. He was later wounded at Tempers cooled all around once soon started to wear on all of us. say, not much grass on a busy 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. 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