ddariced1958

In his 1st movie, "Four Daughters", he changed the movie with his amazing acting. The movie was sugary junk until he showed up. It was one of the best performances I've ever seen. It was his 1st role & he was nominated as best supporting actor. The studio tried three more times to put all of the actors together in subsequent type movies. The last scene in his last movie is really compelling. I rank the documentary a 9 because his daughter isn't impartial & sometimes she's just wrong. It's sad that he made so many pro-USA movies (I won't list them here.) He made a number of war films, etc, yet the HUAC hounded him due to his earlier stage career. He died at 39 and my understanding is that he had a huge funeral. He deserved it.

I'm really surprised that the scene in Perry's cell when he's telling his story - while it rains - happened by accident. I've always thought it was one of the best scenes in any film. The writer here notes that Perry's body jumps up & down when he's hung. I dare to think that they would use a real hanging to fix that. It's the heartbeat that is horrific. The book is said to have been one influence on the US Supreme Court when they found the death penalty cruel and unusual in the 70's. Everyone on death row in the U. S. was commuted to life without parole (like Charles Manson, etc.) A few years later the death penalty was reinstated.

It's not what you expect. I guess I saw the movie after I watched the current TV show. The movie was really good and the show is absolutely hysterical. If you think it isn't your thing turn it on anyway. You won't be disappointed. I can't wait for the new season!