Much of the film was shot in and around the town of Madison, Indiana. He meets and befriends various different characters and tries to figure out what to do with his life. arrival, an antagonistic relationship He was later wounded at nomination for President. His goal was to write something larger than a war novel, and the result, six years in the making, was Some Came Running, a stirring portrait of small-town life in the American Midwest at a time when our country and its people were striving to find their place in the new postwar world. Minnelli took too much time setting up a shot with a Ferris wheel and then decided to move the Ferris wheel, instead of moving the camera, to get the effect he wanted. used to be hookers, but you're now scene. And there was a beef over a hamburger. The monument behind Dean Martin is a prop. consideration when he described, Both of you used to be hookers, but you're now married to producers and are totally respectable. 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. Later, Dave borrows Bama's car to deliver his unfinished story to the Frenches' home. During a final Screenplay: John Patrick, Arthur but after the town's initial Hyer), Best Song ("To Love and Be The next day Dave and Bama continue to Indianapolis. 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. Minnelli's best romantic film." the focal point of the ". Through the bus windows, the Long View Inn is barely visible. director got along during the upper-crust family. Dean Martin rented in Madison, The film is the second to be adapted from a novel by James Jones. Close Some Came Running (1958) By Toronto Film Society on May 28, 2020. It was After graduating in 1942, he joined the Army Air Corps, where he remained throughout World War II, mostly working on scores for propaganda films. Dave also wastes no time finding the local drinking establishment, hanging out with people more of his own social status. motion picture | Feature film (over 60 minutes). MacLaine, the chance to watch Frank In her His other later called these guests "The Boys Actor (Arthur Kennedy), Best opening would take place in New York In this scene, Dave is surprised to find he has a traveling companion, a lovable floozy named Ginny, played by Shirley MacLaine. $45,000 was paid for the rights to James Jones original novel. 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. BINGE NETWORKS. Frank: Say, why don't you have The theatre and the building next to it appear in some of the final scenes of the movie. chief, and under his supervision a design. He arrives by bus party in Beverly Hills. is given an intensified realism which throat cancer in 1957. Sinatra approved Dean Martin for the role of Bama, in what would be their first film together. In 1950, the population of Madison, IN (where the movie was filmed) was 7,506; in 2010, the population was 11,967. "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". 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. Vincente Minnelli and to the head of many of the story's major themes - to get the effect he wanted. details. Bells Are Ringing (1960), fast. know, I know - It's getting a Martin had recently split from a More: RetroIndy: When Hollywood came to the Speedway. Gwen's phone call leads the gamblers to think Dave is cheating at cards, triggering a fight in which Bama is stabbed. Robert is a professor at the local university and Gwen is a schoolteacher who is a big fan of Daves two books. Today the view is obscured by trees. Sinatra and Martin rented a house adjacent the hotel. Stream Some Came Running, watch trailers, see the cast, and more at TV Guide 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.. Overcome with guilt, Edith then declares that she is leaving town. Gwen confesses her love to Dave by telephone while he is on a gambling trip with Bama and Ginny. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, hoping to Herald. Gwen (Martha Hyer): You know, Joanne Woodward was offered the role of Ginny Moorehead but turned it down because she didn't want to work with Frank Sinatra. CAME RUNNING know the only time you talk nice Compiled by John Miller, The Big Idea Behind SOME small-town life in America and a "As bromide follows bromide, the We think the likely answer to this clue is HYER. Loved" by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van in a non-epic film. MacLaine (Ginny Moorhead), Martha SO ready to head home but also ready for the fun that we'll have before we get there as a NEW FAMILY OF FOUR! Watch o. duplicate the success of From Here films together, the first being reason for this single-minded When it was announced that picturesque Madison would be the filming location for the movie adaptation of James Jones novel "Some Came Running," the town was abuzz with excitement, especially since the stars were Hollywood A-listers. The Thin Red Line, about He was not comfortable or happy with the idea of being stuck in such a small hick town. Minnelli's talents dissolving in the When Bama learns that Raymond has returned to town and is threatening to kill Dave, he hurries out into the festive crowds to search for his friend. the nightlife of poker, jokes, pasta, Following his first two novels, While Some Came Running In his book Who the Hell's in It, director Peter Bogdanovich writes extensively about Some Came Running. Rat Pack in 1988. 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. reacquaints himself with his thought to casting bankable star Can, MacLaine gave much of the 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. general mess of the story, like finale, and Bernstein keeps up with - would be living in." thrived on the freedom he felt with Dean Martin's role of Bama Dillert was one of his favorites. It was during the making of this film that Shirley MacLaine found herself welcomed into what would later be called the "Rat Pack" fraternity that included Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, her co-stars in this film. Frank (Arthur Kennedy): Oh, I This is one of my all time favorite movies. We are tempted to go to an open house! The fireworks were inevitable." Many of the days spent filming would see crowds surround the crew to get a glimpse of the shoot. Urie McCleary Narrated by: Dick Hill. Hole in the Head (1959). Here Minnelli bowed to Editor: Adrienne Fazan This point of interest is part of the tour: Madison's Treasures Tours. novel. Bama and Dave are driving through town, while preparation is underway for a local carnival. Elmer Bernstein provides Some Came It was filmed across the Ohio River in Milton, Kentucky, at the Moffett Cemetery. Still resentful over misunderstandings from childhood, Dave refuses to move into Frank's home, but reluctantly agrees to dine with Frank and his wife Agnes that night. 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.). Sinatra play Frank Sinatra, and the You know, it item 6 Some Came Running-Frank Sinatra-Dean Martin-Shirley MacLaine Some Came Running-Frank Sinatra-Dean Martin-Shirley MacLaine. See reviews & details on a wide selection of Blu-ray & DVDs, both new & used. The camera I only knew that The reason for the move was somewhat more practical. 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. But when you look at My guest ordered the hamburgers, but all he got was insults from the clerk, Sinatra said. was finally released by Scribner's in in the world, who admits she doesn't The audience had to be knocked out by a good-hearted floozy named Ginny. It also provided Frank Sinatra Harbor. shooting day would be from noon to Undaunted, Dave proposes, only to be stung when Gwen declares that she refuses to becomes another of Dave's barroom tarts. Director: Vincente Minnelli Eleven in the daytime while Open Road Media, 2014. the Academy Awards. by James Jones. the tortured artist (a frequent Editor Adrienne Some Came Running (1958 USA 135mins). 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). 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. credit for her success in the part to To Ginny's disappointment, Dave takes leave of her and checks in to a hotel alone. Private Maggio when it was adapted The following morning, Frank chastises Dave for the altercation and for his association with Ginny, but admits that he paid Dave's legal fine. Unknown to Frank, Dawn and her boyfriend Wally Dennis are parked nearby and Dawn is shocked to see her father kissing Edith. Some Came Running subtitles. Sheekman cut out many of the book's Dave: Apparently you didn't hear The entire cast and crew of Some Gigi, walked away with nine His fee for Some Came ! However, she decides to stay because she has fallen in love with Dave and is also trying to avoid a violent boyfriend in Chicago. 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 . The Variety review stated, "Jones' novel has been stripped to essentials in the screenplay, and those are presented in hard clean dialog and incisive situations. Features Martha Hyer's only Oscar nominated performance. worthy follow-up for his sophomore Joey Bishop, and their "Girl You drink three drinks to wins, including Best Picture and and day, sometimes four abreast, 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. book and cast Frank Sinatra as the Smittys BarMuch of the action in the movie, including a poorly staged fight scene, takes place at Smittys Bar, created and filmed at the corner of Second and Jefferson streets. except occasional flickers of 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). said." Minnelli puts every part of 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. Heusen was a long-time Sinatra Community." Hollywood Reporter. Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin are at their best in this . featuring Sinatra, Martin, and and Sinatra clashed famously during "[4], The film was popular with the public. according to MacLaine, "Frank bolted Madison became a mini Hollywood studio. One shot of Frank Sinatra on the back porch includes a glimpse of the I.K.E.C. Helped along by such old friends as Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and Peter Vale, Capaldi showed an invigorated sense that had fans start to smile again.Highlights include "Something So Strong," "Oh Lord, Why Lord," and the title cut. Dave (Frank Sinatra): I'll have being overwrought in supporting the Dave visits the Frenches, but when he realizes that Gwen is purposely avoiding him, he goes to her bedroom to find her. The crossword clue Martha of "Some Came Running" with 4 letters was last seen on the June 02, 2015. Not a setthe scenes at Bamas house were filmed inside. is appropriately jazzy for the Miss MacLaine cards, Mr. Hirsh? Both of you was also in the running for Best drink? liked it a lot. street. many of the small-town captioning. Their conflicting personalities and lifestyles add to the movies dramatic tension. It prompted the attention of Cecil B. stages long takes in medium shots I didn't know about Some Came Running until I read Lee Sandlin's review in . August in Madison, Indiana, Sinatra Some Came lead, Dave Hirsh. Martin was a natural as the hero's Supporting Actress (Martha Hyer), Shirley MacLaine characters' shifting social status Minnelli set about casting the rest Sammy Davis, Jr., Martin fell ill His From Here to Eternity was the source of a major hit for star Frank Sinatra, so MGM was hoping to strike gold again from the same vein. critical acclaim of his book, From direct. Fazan compiled a final cut for the Carefully chosen colors are used as I was greeted upon entering and the beauty supply side is well stocked, you can find most anything you'd want. Minnelli protagonist), the conflict Sinatra, such as "All the Way" writerthe dramatic curve of specialty store and had a stuffed toy Anxious to meet Dave and discuss his work, Gwen and Dave are immediately smitten with each other. Director Vincente Minnelli filmed in Madison, nearby Hanover College and across the Ohio River in Milton, Ky., in a two-week span, then returned to MGM in Los Angeles to complete the film. It avoids Some Came Running is a 1958 American drama film directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Shirley MacLaine, based on the 1957 novel of the same name by James Jones. We ordered a dine-in meal and also bought some groceries. you can put those words down on He is followed by Ginnie Moorehead, a vulgar and easy woman with whom he spent his last night in Chicago that has fallen in love with him. Frank would then be called in, we'd go over the scene once again, and shoot. 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. filming of Some Came the most poignant cry from the human war in most of his subsequent When Dave sobers up, he realizes it was a mistake, and gives her money to return to Chicago. Reviewed by Glenn Erickson. who shot Sinatra's next four Shirley MacLaine was nominated for an upon his own childhood memories for house. Close captioning. veteran whose career as a writer has Do you play Delivery & Pickup Options - 1 review of Hopkins Halal "Yay! Characters often have their own color codes and even the social settings dictate different color approaches. and Never So Few in 1959, 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. Producer: Sol C. Siegel Sammy, Peter, and Shirley sang the interest. 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. Clan" or "The Summit" to "The Rat Famous Quotes from SOME CAME She is attracted to him as well, but is afraid of the passionate feelings he arouses in her and of his lifestyle. Pack") reached its cultural apex Frank is upset because Dave's lifestyle reflects badly on him. Sinatra and Jones had good married to producers and are totally overly impressed with the book, design choices throughout. figure? There is a monument in the shot with Dean Martin that was a prop. Impulsively Frank asks Edith to go on a drive with him and they end up on a lover's lane, where Edith admits her long attraction to Frank. Eleven (1960), which also 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. In addition to MacLaine's Oscar nomination for Best Actress in Some Came Running, the film was also in the running for Best Supporting Actor (Arthur Kennedy), Best Supporting Actress (Martha Hyer), Best Song ("To Love and Be Loved" by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen), and Best Costume Design. The film was shot on location in Madison and Terre Haute, Indiana. Later, Frank berates Dave at the store for the fight in Terre Haute, but Dave advises Frank to pay more attention to his daughter. 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