The Western Channel has been running quite a few Audie Murphy movies lately.
Frankly, I just now discovering them. Of course I knew who Mr. Murphy was, and his deeds and decorations, I had just not taken the time to watch any of his movies before now.
They are much better than 99% of the crap Hollywood comes out with nowadays, so I enjoy them much!
If anyone else is an Audie Murphy fan, check the Western Channel before they go away...
When he gets off that stagecoach holding a parasol and a birdcage! I forget the female lead's name, but I remember she was in Jubal and a couple other westerns. Gorgeous lady, much better than Marlene Dietrich. I've got To Hell And Back on DVD and read the book twice. I've also got a biography called The Price Of Valor which covers his life from childhood to his death. His dad was a drunk and ran off, leaving the family destitute. Murphy has been one of my heroes from the time I was old enough to understand what he had done. 7mm
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I find it a shame that snow flakes will never know or understand what men like this did for out country. I guess illegals fall into the same category. Hasbeen
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When visiting Arlington Cemetery his gravesite was one of the real necessities for me to see. He by far exemplifies the heart and soul of what an American is. I felt no such feelings for JFK and RFK gravesites. Those two couldn’t tie Audie Murphy’s shoes let alone stand in them.
He was a true American Hero. I think he said he liked making movies but he couldn't act. I think he acted fine but at the time he was making movies I don't think the industry was capable of filming well enough to do acting any justice.
He was a true American Hero. I think he said he liked making movies but he couldn't act. I think he acted fine but at the time he was making movies I don't think the industry was capable of filming well enough to do acting any justice.
I don't think he was a great actor either.
He didn't have to "act".. He was the real deal.
Have noticed that in some movie scenes when he's shooting a bad guy, they zoom in on his face to show the determination and expression on his face as he shoots the enemy...
When he gets off that stagecoach holding a parasol and a birdcage! I forget the female lead's name, but I remember she was in Jubal and a couple other westerns. Gorgeous lady, much better than Marlene Dietrich. I've got To Hell And Back on DVD and read the book twice. I've also got a biography called The Price Of Valor which covers his life from childhood to his death. His dad was a drunk and ran off, leaving the family destitute. Murphy has been one of my heroes from the time I was old enough to understand what he had done. 7mm
Hate to disagree, but Marlene Dietrich was heads and shoulders above Mari Blanchard, the lady of who you speak of, as far as acting ability. Not even close in that department, although she was better looking.
The 1954 movie Destry doesn't even compare to the original 1939 Destry Rides Again, but then again, Audie Murphy was no James Stewart.
When visiting Arlington Cemetery his gravesite was one of the real necessities for me to see. He by far exemplifies the heart and soul of what an American is. I felt no such feelings for JFK and RFK gravesites. Those two couldn’t tie Audie Murphy’s shoes let alone stand in them.
Most here know how I feel about dimocraps, but I think JFK died trying to save this country from the deep state cabal and its C_A enforcer and Robert died from being his would be accomplice in trying to take down the cabals illegal golden goose we know as the Fed. He also kept the Soviet nukes off our porch.
He was surrounded by and overcome by the same low life murderous scum Trump is fighting this very moment for his and our survival as a nation.
I think no one can do more than give their life for their country.
Audie did certainly offer his.
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He was a true American Hero. I think he said he liked making movies but he couldn't act. I think he acted fine but at the time he was making movies I don't think the industry was capable of filming well enough to do acting any justice.
I don't think he was a great actor either.
He didn't have to "act".. He was the real deal.
Have noticed that in some movie scenes when he's shooting a bad guy, they zoom in on his face to show the determination and expression on his face as he shoots the enemy...
I doubt that was "acting" either.
As far as acting ability, Murphy was not that good. If I made a list of my favorite Western actors, Audie Murphy wouldn't make the top 25. I'll watch a Murphy Western if there is nothing else on, and I'll admit to having watched just about all of them.
As far as Audie Murphy the war hero, that's a different matter, and I don't like to compare the two. He got an acting contract because of what he did in WW2, and that's fair enough, as perhaps he should have. But, I cringe when I hear people call him a great actor, because I don't see it.
Not trying to stir any pot and respect your feelings regarding JFK and RFK. My opinion and only my opinion is perhaps both lost their lives as not for serving the country but for payback for their father’s criminal enterprises and the particular folks he ran with and made deals with. Not to mention JFK’s problem with prescription drugs and personal doctors needed for injections as well as his reckless affairs. Back then all us regular folks never got real story through news outlets, today the lid would be blown off.
I was not a Kennedy fan, and that was mostly because of Robert and the Chappaquiddick Killer, Teddy. I very well remember the 1960 election, and the problem that a lot of Southern Democrats had with voting for a Boston Catholic. But as far as presidents go, JFK was not all that bad of one.
Also, I think his WW2 record and the story that followed was a good one. We must also never forget that the oldest Kennedy brother lost his life in the war.
Growing up, we had the Audie Murphy Rodeo Arena. Right next to Brown's Lake, where anybody could fish anytime. It's all under the concrete and asphalt of the "New High School" now.
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Growing up, we had the Audie Murphy Rodeo Arena. Right next to Brown's Lake, where anybody could fish anytime. It's all under the concrete and asphalt of the "New High School" now.
I think a lot of our values as a country have been paved over by the public school system.
We ought to bring back the rodeos and lakes, and home school our kids.
Growing up, we had the Audie Murphy Rodeo Arena. Right next to Brown's Lake, where anybody could fish anytime. It's all under the concrete and asphalt of the "New High School" now.
I think a lot of our values as a country have been paved over by the public school system.
We ought to bring back the rodeos and lakes, and home school our kids.
Yes, but it will never happen, at least not in the numbers it should. We, who have conservative values, have stood by and watched it disappear, and for the most part, done nothing to stop it.
One of Audie Murphy's best performances in my opinion was in the early '60s movie, The Unforgiven, starring Burt Lancaster and Audrey Hepburn.
His was a supporting role as the hothead, not always good, brother of Lancaster and Hepburn, who. unknown to her, was really no blood kin but an Indian foundling taken in and raised as one of their family.
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