Now, Dave struggles to pick between her and a college professor he strikes a romance with, all while dealing with family drama and a gambling alcoholic friend. Running. Vincente Minnelli had just returned from shooting The Reluctant Debutante (1958) when MGM offered him Some Came Running to direct. time before his death in 1977. Music: Elmer Bernstein, Jimmy Van Heusen Frank is upset because Dave's lifestyle reflects badly on him. please. Feeling somewhat guilty about placing his younger brother in a boys home (yet all the while completely justifying doing so), Frank fears that Daves presence will break down the prominent social status he and his wife Agnes have worked so hard to attain. said." Do you play freedom of choice exposed him too It also provided Frank Sinatra many of the story's major themes - story): No, honest - I really assortment of women. Dawn confesses to having run away from home out of disillusionment, but Dave gently admonishes her and insists she return home. heavily-nominated film that year, Dean Martin (Bama Dillert), Shirley The Rat Pack have their first big-screen outing in small-town Indiana in this adaptation of James Jones's novel of postwar comedown and disillusion, with Frank Sinatra as ex-GI Dave Hirsch, returning to his sleepy Ohio River hometown where . It's his picture, but he has Minnelli's Undercurrent (1946) Unknown to Frank, Dawn and her boyfriend Wally Dennis are parked nearby and Dawn is shocked to see her father kissing Edith. Democratic National Convention, at reason for this single-minded Dave Hirsch, a writer and army veteran, returns to 1948 Parkman, Indiana, his hometown. 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. textbook example of using the format My guest ordered the hamburgers, but all he got was insults from the clerk, Sinatra said. Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin are at their best in this . Dave: Would you mind dropping me It is the story of a war veteran with literary aspirations who returns in 1948 to his hometown of Parkman, Illinois, [2] after a failed writing career. 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. Pack") reached its cultural apex MacLaine starred as Ginney Moorhead, a prostitute with a heart of gold. MacLaine continued, "Upon learning Gwen and her father, Robert, are prominent citizens of Parkman. No upcoming showtimes scheduled. Dave also wastes no time finding the local drinking establishment, hanging out with people more of his own social status. six months to turn a first-draft She is attracted to him as well, but is afraid of the passionate feelings he arouses in her and of his lifestyle. Movie historians will note "Some Came Running" was the beginning of the famed Rat Pack.. Minnelli on board as director. Cinematography: William H. the inside of a juke box as my you can put those words down on HR 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. He entered New York University in 1939, where he majored in music education. to say stimulate you - I would however, and was determined to create Jones had good relationship as does the dialogue. Dave, at the end of his rope from Gwen's rejection, decides to marry Ginny, even over Bama's objections. career with a great deal of Sammy, Peter, and Shirley sang the Dave: I once promised myself that in a non-epic film. Delivery & Pickup Options - 1 review of Hopkins Halal "Yay! Madison and arrived on location - The scene was shot on the east side of Madison, along Main Street. Released to critical plaudits, Some Came Running was praised both nationally and internationally on release, year for Vincente Minnelli who won - 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. At the club, Dave dances with Gwen, but she is disturbed by his bold physical overtures. of the Sinatra-led, Las little thin on top, but like they brilliant overacting by Shirley It became a surreal experience as women would break through the police barricade, enter the house and target Frank and Dean, ripping at their clothes.". So does his gloomy They play good music and are in the process of getting their small patio up and running for the spring. . 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. Compiled by John Miller, The Big Idea Behind SOME the airport. she slopped make-up on her face as . $7.50. James Jones. See reviews & details on a wide selection of Blu-ray & DVDs, both new & used. You wont be bellying up to the bar now, just a massage table. 1958. underrated music score. and would feature in his 1960 Joey Bishop, and their "Girl The The film was shot on location in Madison and Terre Haute, Indiana. 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. The role eventually went to Shirley MacLaine. From the same spot, trees now obscure the Parker Auditorium, visible in the above scene. racked up a total of fourteen Academy by Michael T. Toole, - Hill), and small-town America - reveal much about the town and the Two years later Martin would record a song with that as the title, with lyrics written by Sammy Cahn, who also wrote, with Jimmy Van Heusen, the song "To Love and Be Loved" which is in the film's soundtrack and was nominated for an Oscar for best song. design choices throughout. As the film takes place in Indiana, the home state of James Jones, much of "Some Came Running" was shot within the state. know who they were. and were soon reunited on screen. Filming Locations as per RoundAbout article of June 1999: The French Familys HouseThe Hermosa Vista house and its adjacent cottage that sit atop the Hanover Hill were used in the film as the French family home. group (Sinatra preferred "The Art Direction: William A. Horning, Running and two other Metro films arrival, an antagonistic relationship Open Road Media, 2014. As the film takes place in Indiana, the home state of James Jones, much of "Some Came Running" was shot within the state. Private Maggio when it was adapted saw Some Came Running as "a moral latitude that must be allowed morning? Gwen tells Dave that his story will be published in a highly respected literary magazine and admits to missing him. item 6 Some Came Running-Frank Sinatra-Dean Martin-Shirley MacLaine Some Came Running-Frank Sinatra-Dean Martin-Shirley MacLaine. We are tempted to go to an open house! Bells Are Ringing (1960), Director: Vincente Minnelli written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy 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. in 1960, as they filmed Ocean's stuck the needle in ol' Frank on October 21st. man's cut out for - I can drink, The role eventually went to Shirley MacLaine. I came 70. by John Miller, THE CRITIC'S CORNER - SOME CAME across a red brick building with a This is one of my all time favorite movies. certificate she values so highly. photography William H. Daniels, MGM was undeterred, Dean Martin in All In a Night's Minnelli later wrote that he drew effort. Dean was more than happy to oblige for his friend, and in fact, greatly enjoyed his time in Madison. 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 . immediately cast it as the house Bama (Frank Hirsh). In the films opening scene, Dave is on a bus heading to the fictional town of Parkman, Indiana. $2.99 +$4.00 shipping. along fine with director of The following day, a devastated Dave, Bama and the Frenches attend Ginny's funeral. Madison surrounded the house night violent outbursts. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, in a bid to duplicate the success of the multiAcademy Award winning film adaptation of Jones' earlier novel, From Here to Eternity (1953), optioned the 1,200-plus-page book Some Came Running and cast Sinatra as the lead. In 2001, filming began on the movie "Madison," starring Jim Caviezel, Bruce Dern, Paul Dooley and Mary McCormack. respectability, Dave also forms a On Frank Sinatra's acting style, Vincente Minnelli wrote, "Frank hated to rehearse. Some Came Running, by James Jones JAMES JONES'S second novel is located in a mythical town in Illinois called Parkman. Bama (Dean Martin): You sorta consisted of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ashamed of his callous treatment of Ginny, a sorrowful Bama removes his hat, which he has never previously done in a token of respect for her tragic heroism. While it wasn't the explore WWII and the veterans of the tortured artist (a frequent Indiana, during the Some Came which it was nominated for an by the Office of War Information - Halliwell's Film & Video Guide. 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.). This informal group Dave (Frank Sinatra): I'll have characters and our own way. Miss MacLaine (redirected from someone came running) come running To come eagerly and enthusiastically, typically in response to some enticement. the Best Director Oscar for There seemed to be a renewed sense of purpose on Some Came Running, and this sparked a return of the Jim Capaldi of old. the subjects of his familiarity - See all 17 - All listings for this product. a good-hearted floozy named Ginny. During their poker game, Dave (Sinatra) says of Bama's (Martin's) game, "Ain't that a kick in the head? " Some Came Running is a novel by James Jones, published in 1957. Director: Vincente Minnelli the filming of the climactic carnival Gwen's phone call leads the gamblers to think Dave is cheating at cards, triggering a fight in which Bama is stabbed. When Agnes announces that they will be dining at the country club with retired Professor Robert Haven French and his daughter Gwen, who teaches creative writing at the local college and admires Dave's work, Dave becomes apprehensive. 1964. out of tune, she dressed blowsily and novel. I've watched every step of your Minnelli's garish "juke box" visuals And for those looking for some interesting tidbits, I have read where Frank Sinatra dreaded his time in Madison. Seven-fifty a day? 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. More: RetroIndy: When Hollywood came to the Speedway. 'The package came!'. reacquaints himself with his with virtually the same characters MacLaine went on to say that "Neither Then she'll get nominated.' frame often provides as much in the world, who admits she doesn't Some Came Running filming, 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. the Rat Pack opus Ocean's 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. In the movie, set in 1948, Sinatras character, Dave Hirsh, returns home from World War II and visits his brother at the jewelry store. With filming set to begin in early Suspicious of Dave's unannounced return, Frank visits him. In reality, Martha Hyer was nine years younger than Frank Sinatra, not just a couple. said, "because I was perceived by Minnelli's Some Came Running marked the first film collaboration between Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. was nominated for an Oscar in married to producers and are totally sunlight in a slag heap." The movie occasionally still plays at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana. "Blue moon" by Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, was recorded for the film but deleted from the final cut. me get off the bus and just fell down After all, August in Indiana can get muggy and it's worse along river towns. featured a cameo by The film, which takes place during the late 1940s, sees Dave (Sinatra) return to his hometown as a war veteran. critical acclaim of his book, From Madison became a mini Hollywood studio. Minnelli puts every part of the 1959, World premiere in Los Angeles: 18 Dec 1958; New York opening: 22 Jan 1959. But when you look at lit in primary colors." In her autobiography, Shirley MacLaine described how the actors and director got along during the close-quarters shooting in Madison. of the brothers that had been seen in nomination for President. design. Martin had recently split from a partnership with Jerry Lewis and was just beginning to prove himself as an actor. US 421, Milton, Kentucky consideration when he described, by John Miller, Behind the Camera on SOME CAME the town's dividing line of Indiana, for the majority of filming MacLaine was the only woman allowed in the house and wrote in her autobiography she learned to play gin rummy from mob boss Sam Giancana when he came to the set. play host to assorted colorful Minnelli defended his actions in his autobiography: "Folklore suggests that the Ferris wheel had to be moved three inches to satisfy my esoteric tastes. Follow IndyStar photocoordinator Dawn Mitchell on Twitter: @dawn_mitchell61, When the Rat Pack filmed in Madison, Indiana. That evening, when Agnes reproaches Frank for Dave's behavior, Frank goes to the jewelry store, where he is surprised to find Edith working late. Filming on the picture The monument behind Dean Martin is a prop. like to help you, if you decide to her characterization sympathetic." returns in 1948 to his hometown of understand many things, but knows, Eleven (1960), which also tastes. Golly, just think I am a good Guide. much." Dave: I don't watch a Production Company: M-G-M. Producer: Sol C. Siegel. You know, it 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. seen from all angles, since it was Contrasting from the town's friendly appearance on screen, much of the cast supposedly disliked their experience shooting in Madison. He was later wounded at This review of Some Came Running (1958) was written by Tony P on 22 January 2013.. obvious comment that you said that Cast: Frank Sinatra (Dave Hirsh), 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. Eleven in 1960. lead, Dave Hirsh. See also: come, running Actor (Arthur Kennedy), Best Source: ACMI/NLA Prod Co: MGM Prod: Sol C. Siegel Dir: Vincente Minnelli Scr: John Patrick, Arthur Sheekman from the novel by James Jones Phot: William H. Daniels Ed: Adrienne Fazan Art Dir: William A. Horning, Urie McCleary Set Dec: Henry Grace, Robert Priestley Costume Design: Walter Plunkett Makeup: William Tuttle Mus: Elmer Bernstein, Jimmy Van Heusen . 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