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"Guess the Film?"


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Copyright: Linda Unger (shelbeesmom) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3971 W: 1080 N: 10860] (47862)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-27
Categories: Daily Life, Event, Friends/Family
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm F4, 72mm UV
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/125 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Photographers at work, Friday theme 2008/01/04 "Guess the film", TrekMeet Niagara, Photos of my favorite photographers [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-04 5:22
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From the Niagara Shoot, my dear friend Silke, shooting Shelby, while I shoot her...with a camera of course! Check out on the gallery page one square east of me and you will see Silke's shot taken! You can see her shot here: Silke’sPost


The Shootist John Wayne's Last Movie

The Shootist is a novel written by Glendon Swarthout and published in 1975.

The book was made into a 1976 Western film directed by Don Siegel and is noted as being the final film role of actor John Wayne. Scott Hale and Miles Hood Swarthout (son of the author) wrote the screenplay.


Plot
The Shootist tells the story of John Bernard (J.B.) Books ( John Wayne), an aging gunfighter, the most celebrated "shootist" extant, who is struggling with terminal prostate cancer. Arriving in El Paso, Texas (film: Carson City, Nevada) in 1901, Books seeks the second opinion of an old friend, Doc E. W. Hostetler ( Jimmy Stewart). Once Hostetler confirms the presence of the cancer, Books rents a room from the widow 'Bond' ("thats a crackerjack of a name for a woman") Rogers ( Lauren Bacall), and her son Gillom Rogers ( Ron Howard). Books' presence in town is soon known to most, and the news spreads by telegraph throughout the country. This results in the arrival of troublemakers to lure Books back to his past. Not only does he have to deal with his inevitable death, but he has to deal with the vultures who come to profit from his infamy. Having never had trouble facing death in other men, Books now struggles with the fact that death is calling on him.


Background
The character of J.B. Books serves to parallel the final days of John Wayne, who died from stomach cancer three years after production ended. The Shootist would be his final film role, concluding a legendary career that began during the silent film era in 1926. The knowledge of Wayne's health during the production would inspire much of the dialogue and imagery of the film. Lauren Bacall had suffered through the 1957 death of her husband Humphrey Bogart, who died of throat cancer, adding further shading to the parallels of the film.

A popular urban myth holds that Wayne was dying of cancer when he made this film. Although he was in poor health during the production and this was generally considered to be his final film role, he had been cancer-free since undergoing surgery to remove his left lung in 1964. The cancer would not return until the last year of his life.

At the time the movie rights were purchased, John Wayne was not seriously considered for the role, due to questions about his health and his ability to complete the filming. The producers had wanted George C. Scott, but Wayne actively campaigned for the role and made completion of the filming a personal mission.

The film was shot on location in Carson City, Nevada and at studios in Burbank, California. In Carson City, the house at 500 N. Mountain Street that doubled for J.B. Books' rooming house (owned by Bond Rogers in the movie) is three doors south from the Nevada governor's mansion. The only change to the house was a portico added on the southern side. Besides changing the location from El Paso to Carson City, and having his horse Dollor written in, Wayne also changed the ending of the screenplay. Books was supposed to shoot Jack Pulford ( Hugh O'Brian) in the back, and then Gillom Rogers (Ron Howard) was to shoot Books. Wayne said "I've made over 250 pictures and have never shot a guy in the back. Change it." He also did not want the young Gillom killing him. The screenplay was changed, having him shoot Pulford in the head, the bartender then shooting Books, followed by Rogers shooting the bartender.

The horse shown during the final scene of True Grit would be used by Wayne through several westerns, including this film. Dollor was even written into the script, at Wayne's insistence, because of his love of the horse.[ citation needed]

Upon its release in June 1976, The Shootist was a minor success, earning nearly $6,000,000. It received fair-to-excellent reviews, with enormous praise heaped on Wayne by many critics. It was named one of the Ten Best Films of 1976 by the National Board of Review, along with All the President's Men and Network, and was nominated for one Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA award, and a Writers Guild of America award.
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To AJ786: Hi Mohd!shelbeesmom 1 01-04 21:12
To gabbypal: hi Janos!!shelbeesmom 3 01-04 21:10
To shelbee: Thanks Shleb!!shelbeesmom 9 01-04 12:45
To GreenBaron: Still no cows.......shelbeesmom 1 01-04 07:32
too funny!!Silke 3 01-04 06:17
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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5947] (23588)
  • [2008-01-04 5:25]
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Okay -- so you've given away all the information already!
But I love the capture -- me taking a picture of Shelby taking a picutre of the sunset over Niagara.
Great stuff!
Superb colours and composition
TFS
silke

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  • WMcK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 663 W: 11 N: 1718] (6837)
  • [2008-01-04 5:39]

This is just so cool Linda. Seeing the shot of Shelby and the shot of Silke taking the shot of Shelby. Super. As to any film.. no chance that I would have a clue. Lovely and fun shots from both you.
Warm
Regards Wanda

Hello Linda, Stand by me.

I like the the BG and the mood of the sceen, Its really cold, excllent details very crisp well balaced photo excllent details very well done

TFS Kyle

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4225 W: 414 N: 6642] (42045)
  • [2008-01-04 5:49]

Hi Linda

Brrrrr. It looks even colder than Korea. Good to include a human element for a change. I like the kaliedescope effect, of the photographer shooting the photographer ad infinitum. This image gives me an idea. A circle of photographers all shooting the one in front? Tfs!

Neat idea and great exceution Linda!
Love the two red elements.
Well done - Vincent

Hi Linda,
Great shot, you caught this one well, all we need now is to see Shelby's sunset for the trilogy, nice background too though it looks a tad chilly.
Regards Andy

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1407 W: 130 N: 3826] (15900)
  • [2008-01-04 6:28]

Hello Linda
HA HA this is really good... I Love that your shooters are so into taking the photos they never see you! great idea :)


Tricia

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  • Tomek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1312 W: 47 N: 2914] (16758)
  • [2008-01-04 6:41]

Very good illustration for the movie Linda:):)
- and you shot our two members with breathtaking background of river rapids close to American Falls - I like this place so much.
May be next time we can see each other in Niagara Falls... it is only 65 miles from my house:):);0
Regards - Tom

Funny Shot Linda! So cool ! Original Idea . Well done :)
Regards
Josée

Hi Linda,
Must be Texas rangers! :-)
\Great picture Calamity, but poor Shelby, she's freezing!
Hans

N.B. Still no cows?

Hi Linda! I haven't seen any John Wayne movie, I'm not sure, so I can't guess this one. I'll leave it to our more experienced TL friends :)
I like this picture because the background refreshes my good memories of this place. You have the best vantage point here! :) I'm sure you're wearing red also, I saw it from your previous posting :) I was reminded of Magda, who just posted her New Year greeting photo :)
Cheers!
Freddie :)

hi linda!
wonderful shot :))
girls in action :)))
tfs
zoran

ah! ah! How many are you!!!
Beautiful capture of a trouble and agitated water. Is it because of the falls or the bad weather?
Nice POV!
Who's next?
TFS,
Dany

Great shooter shooting the shooter.
funny idea :)
Shelby

Hi Linda,
Beautiful shot of SILKE!
Nice coloursof good composition.
Thanks for sharing.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Very funny! I like the way the two pictures appear in the gallery.
The tripod leg looks a bit odd projecting from the foreground photographer's waist, though ;-)
Good composition
Best regards
RG

Hey, Linda, you were so close, almost in Canada and didn't even give me a call.
416-782-4784. Anyway, hope you crossed over to Ontario to see the bigger falls. :)) Janos

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2639 W: 1 N: 1262] (15433)
  • [2008-01-04 13:25]

Hola Linda,
original sesión,
magnífica y devertida escena,
saludos

Hi Linda

I can't guess the film but I like the way you catch this friend while busy taking photos... Congrats

Amri HMS

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1719 W: 5 N: 389] (1376)
  • [2008-01-04 18:02]

Hi Linda,

So this is a three step shot...... lol. Wow, a beautiful idea which is worth appreciation. Nicely captured a shooting shooter who is also shooting an shooter. Absolutely brilliant my friend, well done.

Thanks for sharing this image.

hi linda, neat notes in this, dont think i have seen it, i love the clarity in this shot along with amazing colors saturation, that red jacket is just popping with color!
well done, thanks scott

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  • c_rapp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 957 W: 20 N: 1282] (7282)
  • [2008-01-04 18:38]

LOL!!! Love the creative and great timing of these pics. Wonderfully taken!!! TFS
Christan

This could be an idea for Monty Python if the series was still in production, Linda! There would be a whole string of people, each taking a shot of someone taking a shot, taking a shot, taking a shot ......

Lovely setting, nicely cropped and composed, well saturated colours and good detail ... even Silke's appendage!

Great fun, my friend!
Bev :-)

Back later :-)

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  • AJ786 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 743 W: 57 N: 1045] (6681)
  • [2008-01-05 1:02]
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Hi my friend,

Love Silke photo on Shelby. I love also how you capture her (using your lense of course) hehehe... I always like candidly shooting images of other photographers at work. This has good composition as i can see clearly what subject Shelby is trying to capture using her camera and what silke's intention was...

TFS

Cheers
AJ786
;-)

ps: I am still clueless about the movie title...

who's taking shot at who..

superb shot of photographers in action :), Linda.. the colours and light are just beautiful.. well compose and fine detail.

Have a wonderful weekend.

tfs and regards, terry

Glad I didn't have to guess this one because I have bombed with all the others. Good colours Betsy, nice clear image with fine focus and detail. TFS,
Burt

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Guess the Film’ snd ‘My favourite shot’

Hello linda!

A classic (^_^) . Lovely and colorful catch of both ladies. It was not that cold (LOL !) , but certainly along the river shore , with the dampness and mist, the cold is biting more !

Great timing and composition!
Roebrt

i adore...the gear! hehe beautiful colors Linda.

Wonderfull act of Contra-espionage :-)
I loooove shots like this
Razor sharp!!!
TFS

John

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2008-01-08 13:58]

I can't guess but I love the red color & sharpness.
Mitra

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