The Sad Life of Nick Adams

We have written many a post on how actors came to the profession, how they conquered Mount Hollywood.  Some took classes, honing their skills in the hope someone would notice.  Some came from Broadway or television.  Some were plucked out of obscurity.  Some never had much of a desire for such a glamorous existence and some of those made it big and some didn't.  In the 1950's there was Nick Adams and he probably wanted to hit the big time more than anyone we have heard of.

The Directors: Howard Hawks

Howard Hawks was one of my prized directors.  I looked forward to his next film because he consistently entertained... he was someone I could count on.  I was only mildly disappointed once.  I must admit I caught on to him because he seemed to make films with actors whose worked I rarely missed... Grant, Wayne, Bogie, Bacall, Monroe, Cooper, Hepburn. 

Good 50's Films: Vertigo

1958 Mystery
From Paramount Pictures
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Starring
James Stewart
Kim Novak
Barbara Bel Geddes
Tom Helmore
Henry Jones