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Post by neferetus on Dec 27, 2007 22:21:53 GMT -5
Here's a little something I received in an email from Mad Mike Boldt:
I received this bit of info from Michael Corenblith and thought you might enjoy it. Mike
I did however have a chance to meet Andrew McLaglen, who directed John Wayne in a number of films. He is the father of Mary McLaglen who produces for Sandra Bullock, and came along on our scout of Vancouver. Of course we began talking about The Alamo, and he told a wonderful story of how Richard Boone got the role as Sam Houston. The part was originally intended to go to James Arness, but for unexplained reasons, he "took a powder" and never showed up for his meeting with John Wayne. So The Duke called Andrew, ( who he affectionately called "Andy McSandy") who was also directing Gunsmoke and Have Gun, Will Travel, and asked about "that other guy," who turned out to be Richard Boone. Thought you'd enjoy this little known behind the scenes story. Have a great Christmas. Best, Michael
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Post by henrywarnell on Dec 28, 2007 10:22:16 GMT -5
Lucky Arness didn't show, Richard Boone was a great Sam Houston, shame he wasn't around for the 2004 film!
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Post by seguin on Dec 28, 2007 19:18:50 GMT -5
Yes, Boone was a great Houston. I´ve always liked Richard Boone. He had stage presence!
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Post by gtj222 on Jan 2, 2008 10:20:23 GMT -5
Here's a little something I received in an email from Mad Mike Boldt: I received this bit of info from Michael Corenblith and thought you might enjoy it. MikeI did however have a chance to meet Andrew McLaglen, who directed John Wayne in a number of films. He is the father of Mary McLaglen who produces for Sandra Bullock, and came along on our scout of Vancouver. Of course we began talking about The Alamo, and he told a wonderful story of how Richard Boone got the role as Sam Houston. The part was originally intended to go to James Arness, but for unexplained reasons, he "took a powder" and never showed up for his meeting with John Wayne. So The Duke called Andrew, ( who he affectionately called "Andy McSandy") who was also directing Gunsmoke and Have Gun, Will Travel, and asked about "that other guy," who turned out to be Richard Boone. Thought you'd enjoy this little known behind the scenes story. Have a great Christmas. Best, Michael Look on page38 of THE ALAMO: A VISUAL CELEBRATION OF JOHN WAYNE'S MOVIE (the new Alamo book) and they discuss Arness staring in the Alamo. You will really be confused.
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Post by neferetus on Jan 2, 2008 11:12:53 GMT -5
I will have to check that out, just as soon as I get back home to Texas. Don't give any clues, now.
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Post by gtj222 on Jan 2, 2008 15:51:21 GMT -5
I can give you a rundown of it if you want?
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Post by RebAl on Jan 17, 2008 15:05:35 GMT -5
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Post by neferetus on Jan 17, 2008 19:55:13 GMT -5
"Sittin' it out, are you, old man?" "Please to remember Sir, these are good men, all!" "Texas cattle!" "Scottie?"
Great stuff, Alex. Keep them coming.
(Incidently, these are all scenes that were deleted from the road show version. (Now, the Director's Cut.)
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Post by neferetus on Jan 18, 2008 12:49:11 GMT -5
William Conley has a daily 'thought for the day' which he sends out by email. As today's entry sort of relates to John Wayne and THE ALAMO, I thought that I would post it here:
Back in the early 1980's and perhaps even before this, the buzz word for business consultants was 'Time Management' and still is to a degree here in the 2000's. The teachings varied from consultant to consultant but bore the same message -- time management is essential to good profitability. Sort of a 'stay organized, do your job and move on' concept. While much of this is valid, I think time management goes deeper than just 'working for the bottom line.' I would suggest that if we just work for the 'bottom line' then we miss many of the other great opportunities that afford themselves to us! Example: In 1959 the late John Wayne was working on his epic screen version of 'The Alamo' in Brackettville, Texas. Wayne had built a replica of the Alamo Mission compound that was 75% to scale, along with his version of the city of San Antonio de Bejar as they would have looked (in his and his art director's eyes) in 1836. I recently read a story about this production and this is how I recall it went. Apparently Duke (as he was known) had a young driver who would shuttle him back and forth between the set of the town to the mission set. One particular day, the young driver pulled up to the cantina where the crew was shooting a scene inside. He was shocked because there was huge group of fans waiting outside the building hoping to get a glimpse of the big man himself. Wayne came bursting out the front door and was immediately confronted with the fans. He was beaming with delight and took the time to sign autographs, shake hands and chat with all there. The young driver was getting most annoyed and nervous as he knew this was costing the production company a great deal of money. He kept trying to get Duke's attention, but to no avail. Finally, Wayne excused himself from the throng and ambled over to the waiting vehicle and got in. The young man confronted the actor saying something to the effect that he couldn't believe he had taken so much time with the crowd. Wayne asked why he felt this way. The young man responded....well, I know you want to get in one final shot at the mission before dusk and because the cost is $60,000 and hour! The big man responded that this was true, however you are missing the point. Those people back there sign my pay checks! So, just what is good time management? Perhaps it is knowing what is appropriate when and where! Dear Lord: Please allow me this day and all the days you may grant me to use my time appropriately and to always remember that time is the greatest gift we can ever give anyone! Amen! W>
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Post by gtj222 on Jan 18, 2008 23:14:19 GMT -5
Amen. Well said.
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Post by RebAl on Feb 1, 2008 9:34:49 GMT -5
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Post by neferetus on Feb 1, 2008 11:05:11 GMT -5
Nice stuff, Alex. I especially like the look the Dickinsons are exchanging in the last screen capture. One photo's got me stumped though. In what scene are both Dickinson and Travis on horseback inside the Alamo compound?
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Post by RebAl on Feb 1, 2008 11:08:46 GMT -5
Nice stuff, Alex. I especially like the look the Dickinsons are exchanging in the last screen capture. One photo's got me stumped though. In what scene are both Dickinson and Travis on horseback inside the Alamo compound? That's the scene where Travis is asking the garrison to give three cheers to Davy Crockett's men who have just entered inside the Alamo.
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Post by neferetus on Feb 1, 2008 11:15:14 GMT -5
Ah, Okay, thanks.
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Post by seguin on Feb 1, 2008 18:56:45 GMT -5
Great pics, Alex! I especially like the one of the trinity at the cannon. Thanks for sharing...
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Post by neferetus on Feb 17, 2008 23:23:07 GMT -5
Look on page38 of THE ALAMO: A VISUAL CELEBRATION OF JOHN WAYNE'S MOVIE (the new Alamo book) and they discuss Arness staring in the Alamo. You will really be confused. I know what you mean, gtj222.
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Post by neferetus on Feb 25, 2008 21:02:13 GMT -5
In the raid on the big cannon scene in THE ALAMO when John Wayne and the boys are wading through the river, they happen by some flamenco players in performance. That scene was meticulously recreated from the famous John Singer Sargent painting, "El Jaleo". See if you can remember the scene... El Jaleo From the film. (NOTE: The lady in red, on the far right is Pilar Wayne.)
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Post by alamojobe on Mar 5, 2008 16:53:16 GMT -5
I love the movie but give it a 4 because I feel it drags in some places, and becuase it's not historically accurate. I do admire Wayne's patriotism though...
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Post by valerowest on Mar 29, 2008 2:58:43 GMT -5
For those of you who have never seen the interior of the Waynamo chapel from 1959, here it is. (Note the frescos painted on the walls, much like the ones that were recently discovered at the REAL Alamo! Nef, I believe we're actually looking at the interior of Ken Pruitt's fantastic model of the Waynamo church here. The out-of-focus foreground is about the only giveaway we're not seeing the real thing! It is amazing...
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Post by neferetus on Mar 29, 2008 9:50:37 GMT -5
For those of you who have never seen the interior of the Waynamo chapel from 1959, here it is. (Note the frescos painted on the walls, much like the ones that were recently discovered at the REAL Alamo! Nef, I believe we're actually looking at the interior of Ken Pruitt's fantastic model of the Waynamo church here. The out-of-focus foreground is about the only giveaway we're not seeing the real thing! It is amazing... Actually, that's the work in progress Waynamo model of my English friends Ray and Laurence Golbey. They've been working on it for around 15 years now.
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