There’s nothing like seeing a film, on film, with an audience. And here’s a screening I’d sure love to attend: Phil Karlson’s Gunman’s Walk (1958) at Chicago’s Portage Theater — in 35mm CinemaScope.
A terrific 50s Western that’s very hard to see, a personal favorite and maybe your only chance to see Bert Convy fall off a cliff, the Northwest Chicago Film Society is presenting it January 21 at 7:30PM.
Tab Hunter is terrific and Van Heflin is as incredible as ever. Make that more incredible. And make a point of seeing it if at all possible.
Seems a pity Tab Hunter’s career just seemed to fade away. He was good.
When he was good, he was VERY good. Van Heflin seemed to bring everyone up a notch. I’m in awe of that guy.
I’d sure love to interview Mr. Hunter about this film — it is definitely one of the 50 chapters.
Tab, you out there?
This is an excellent western and I wish I the drive to Chicago, for me, was not a round trip of 7 hours or I would attend. Moe Wadle of Iowa
As soon as I heard about this screening, I was on Google Maps seeing what would be involved.
I really hope someone who frequents this blog makes it out for it. And whoever it is, please comment and let us know how it went!
Hunter published his autobiography a couple of years ago.
It’s pretty good, and he has some very nice things to say about this film and Van Heflin.