All four pictures boast nice, clean transfers. Bridges supported son Jeff in a big budget action film Blown Away (1994). The story involves the death by hanging of the Abilene Kid, who is innocent of all charges. 50s Westerns Blu-ray News #218: High Noon Signature Edition(1952). In 1965, he played a supporting role alongside his father in an episode of The Loner. One of the utility stunt men on the film was Jack Young. He soon falls hard for Collie Wright (Kelly McGillis) who has an illegitimate child. [10] One critic dubbed it a masterpiece;[11] Pauline Kael wrote that he "may be the most natural and least self-conscious screen actor that has ever lived". 3. This has been available elsewhere for a while, but this will be a great opportunity to experience its eye-popping Technicolor in high definition.Remember what a great job Panamintdid withAbilene Town (1946)? [22] On October 24, 2010, Bridges appeared at Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit concert and played a set with singer-songwriter Neko Case. If Jones had made more Westerns, Im sure wed be grouping him with directors like George Sherman, Gordon Douglas and Phil Karlson. It should probably be "Old Man". Other Oscar-nominated roles include The Last Picture Show (1971), Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974), Starman (1984), The Contender (2000), True Grit (2010), and Hell or High Water (2016). In addition, he was a regular cast member in the Rod Serling western series The Loner, which lasted one season from 1965 to 1966, canceled due to ratings, despite solid reviews and several scripts by Rod Serling, over the show being too adult and realistic. Bridges gained attention in 1956 for his emotional performance on the live anthology program The Alcoa Hour, in an episode titled "Tragedy in a Temporary Town" written by Reginald Rose and directed by Sidney Lumet. CAST: Joel McCrea, Mark Stevens, Joan Weldon, Slim Pickens. [46][47] They also have a granddaughter, Grace (born March 31, 2011), from Isabelle. Bridges was in Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift (1990) then reprised his comedy career with a supporting role in Hot Shots! According to Wikipedia, "Happy Birthday To You" didn't appear in print until 1912. Director Robert Totten Writers Hal Sitowitz Paul Savage (story consultant) Norman MacDonnell (based on the radio series created by) Stars James Arness Milburn Stone Amanda Blake See production, box office & company info Along with all these favorites, there was a common complaint: that Olive Films promised The Quiet Gun (1956) didnt make it in 2014. Pre-50s Western Blu-Ray News #280: Canyon Passage(1946). He was in Weekend Warriors (1986), The Thanksgiving Promise (1986) for Disney, and The Wild Pair (1987) starring and directed by Beau. [12] In 1994, he starred as Lt. Jimmy Dove in the action film Blown Away, opposite Tommy Lee Jones and Forest Whitaker. It took me a while to get used to Rod Steiger and his affected accent, but this is prime Sam Fuller. 48 Comments , Directed by Jacques Tourneur I even did a Three Stooges short. I had to put that damn wetsuit on and take it off, sometimes three or four times a day. It looks good here, with the color surprisingly true. 37 Comments , Directed by Fred Zimmerman Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Canyon Passage (1946) First, thanks to everyone who sent in their picks we had a larger turnout this year. (1955) (the latter directed by John Frankenheimer), "The Ainsley Case" for Front Row Center (1956), "Across the Dust" and "Prairie Dog Court" for Chevron Hall of Stars (1956), and "The Silent Gun" and "American Primitive" for Studio One in Hollywood (1956). It really did play out like two shows and both of the shows was lacking any entertainment value. Product details Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1 Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No MPAA rating : Unrated (Not Rated) . Heres a good one coming from the fine folks at Panamint Cinema Jacques Tourneurs first Western, Canyon Passage (1946). He did "Sandkings" (1995) for The Outer Limits (1995) with Beau, The Other Woman (1995), Nothing Lasts Forever (1995), and The Deliverance of Elaine (1996) and did voice work on Peter and the Wolf (1995). Bridges did "The Regulators" for Studio 57 (1956), "They Never Forget" for The United States Steel Hour (1957), "Ride the Wild Mare" for The Alcoa Hour (1957), "Man on the Outside" for Studio 57 (1957), "The Sound of Silence", "Figures in Clay" and "The Disappearance of Amanda Hale" for Climax!, "Heritage of Anger" (1956) and "Clash by Night" (1957) for Playhouse 90, the latter with Kim Stanley. Gody Baines: You young'uns today, you stand on too much ceremony. In the photo above,the director and cast take a break for the 1951 World Series. For the whole 20 years the series was on the air from 1955 until 1975, he appeared in an impressive 605 of 635 episodes, according to IMBD . Man With The Gun (1955, Blu-ray, Kino Lorber) He began taking photographs on film sets during Starman at the suggestion of co-star Karen Allen in 1984, with his favorite camera, a Widelux F8 that his wife bought him. McCreas charm and strength, along with Ernest Laszlos beautiful black and white cinematography, make the most of an uneven script. With the iconic Barbara Stanwyck as its lead, The Big Valley developed a loyal audience and magazine covers but modest ratings. Lloyd Bridges, whose acting career spanned more than five decades and whose sons, Jeff and Beau, also became well-known actors, died yesterday at his home in Los Angeles. It was Witneys favorite of his own pictures, and its pretty easy to see why hed be partial to it. 9. Bridges served on the advisory board of the Los Angeles Student Film Institute.[22][23]. 10. Bridges married Susan Geston in 1977. Starring James Stewart, Maureen OHara, Brian Keith, Juliet Mills, Ben Johnson, Jack Elam, Harry Carey, Jr. Written by George W. George and George F. Slavin Fort Wallace (where Matt and Sarah are going) was actually a real US Fort from 1865-1882. But thats exactly when Mark Thomas McGees Talks Cheap, Actions Expensive: The Films Of Robert L. Lippert, from BearManor Media, turned up in my mailbox. Sarah Drew arrives in Dodge and wants to travel cross-country to Fort Wallace, Kansas, which was served by the Kansas Pacific Railroad even earlier (1869). [10][11][12] Bridges received an Emmy Award nomination for the role.[13]. and also worked in the hotel business. If I cant ride it, Ill carry it. So I came out to Hollywood. In Hollywood he had an uncredited role in Northwest Passage (1940). A solid Robert Mitchum Western, with the added punch of a terrific 1.85 hi-def transfer. Its not long before Brett is torn between Linda and the money. San Leandro, California, USA Born January 15, 1913 Died March 10, 1998 Biography Read More A popular and talented leading man for five decades, Lloyd Bridges began his career playing gritty men of action in films like "Home of the Brave" (1949) and "High Noon" (1952) and finished it as a madcap player in such slapstick films as "Airplane!" It was a fake ring and they didnt have any give in it. Actor Jordan Bridges is Beau's son and Lloyd's grandson. October 15, 1938 - March 10, 1998 (his death, 4 children). Bridges had his biggest film hit in a long time in Airplane! Mad Man Productions 647 subscribers Subscribe 2.3K Share Save 421K views 9 years ago Admiral/President Benson (played by Lloyd. [10] Although the slip of the tongue generated hundreds of complaints, the episode won a Robert E. Sherwood Television Award, with Bridges' slip being defended even by some members of the clergy. It was only about eight or nine feet, but it hurt! 50s Westerns Blu-Ray News #292: Kino Lorbers Heading West InMarch! He could be seen in The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance (1941), They Dare Not Love (1941), Doctor's Alibi (1941), Blue Clay (1941), Our Wife (1941), and I Was a Prisoner on Devil's Island (1941). Directed by Jack Arnold Much of the film was shot on the Fox lot, with the titles and opening scene making good use of Vasquez Rocks. Evelyn (Brown) and Lloyd Vernet Bridges, Sr., who owned a movie theater The melody for "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow" goes back (allegedly) to the 18th century in France with the Jolly Good Fellow lyrics added later in the United Kingdom. Although this episode was shot in black and white, it is as good or better than most of the later stories filmed in color. [1] His parents were both from Kansas. Lloyd Vernet Bridges Jr. (January 15, 1913 March 10, 1998) was an American film, stage and television actor who starred in a number of television series and appeared in more than 150 feature films. You're 61 Today, December 4! Bridges returned to Broadway as a replacement for the lead in Cactus Flower (1967). CAST: George Montgomery, Dorothy Malone, Frank Faylen, Skip Homeier, Neville Brand, Robert J. Wilke. ( Guest star Joseph Campanella as Father Roman, 1966 12 O'Clock High) The Lusty Men (1952) There was a time when Nicholas Ray was a machine that cranked out Great Movies. [20], In 2013, Bridges wrote The Dude and the Zen Master with Bernie Glassman. The same year, he released an ambient/spoken-word album entitled Sleeping Tapes. Bridges was in "The Long Way Home" for Goodyear Playhouse (1953), and appeared in The Kid from Left Field (1953) and City of Bad Men (1953) for Fox. TV Shows. Not the best time to receive a book youre really excited about. Koch out of Germany is treating us (or those of us with aRegion B player) to some great Universal 50s Westerns on Blu-ray. In the film The Contender, in which he co-starred, Bridges recorded a version of Johnny Cash's standard "Ring of Fire" with Kim Carnes that played over the pivotal opening credits. Bridges was born in December of 1949 to actor Lloyd Bridges and writer Dorothy Bridges. An episode ("The Burning") in the final Seinfeld season (1998) was dedicated to the memory of Lloyd Bridges. Film Editor: George A. Gittens. [24], In 2015, he sang on the album Strangers Again, performing a duet with Judy Collins of the song "Make Our Garden Grow" from Candide by Leonard Bernstein. I cannot say that I have ever seen a Beau Bridges performance that was not somewhere between boring and coma-inducing. Lloyd Vernet Bridges Jr. (January 15, 1913 - March 10, 1998) was an American film, stage and television actor who starred in a number of television series and appeared in more than 150 feature films. Despite his family's Hollywood cred, Bridges made his way with hard work and perseverance. * The Astounding B Monster by Marty Baumann; ** Interview with the author. If theres a downside to this book, its that the filmography points out film after film that youd love to track down and see. Foy Willing & The Riders Of The Purple Sage. Don't Go to Sleep. Bridges starred in some action films, Daring Game (1968) and Attack on the Iron Coast (1968), the latter for Ivan Tors. 7 Comments , Directed by Jacques Tourneur The star of many land and underwater adventures, Lloyd Vernet Bridges, Starring Jeff Chandler, Orson Welles, Colleen Miller, Barbara Lawrence, John Larch, Royal Dano, James Gleason. (They covered the other genres, too.) Bridges had a (then) rare comedy role on Here's Lucy with "Lucy's Big Break" (1972). "Lloyd Bridges Catches His Second Wind". [2] He then studied political science at UCLA, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He also hosted VH1's Top 100 Greatest Albums of Rock and Roll series in 2001. 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