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Audie Murphy: Now Showing ReviewEmpire Publishing presents "Audie Murphy:Now Showing", celebrating the film career of Audie Leon Murphy ...born June 20, 1924 in Kingston,Texas...left us May 28, 1971 near Roanoke, Virginia.(plane crash) written by Sue Gossett who is an Audie Murphy historian...Gossett's first Empire publication "The Films and Career of Audie Murphy" received such wonderful reviews and praise.
Murphy was a top box office draw for various studios mainly Universal-International...most decorated US soldier of World War II...received the Medal of Honor, the highest award for military conduct above and beyond the call of duty, plus five other decorations from France and Belgium.
Audie made a total of 44 films, was also a successful rancher and businessman...bred and raised thoroughbred horses and owned several ranches in Texas, Arizona and California...released from active duty in 1945, struggled to make it as an actor and was cast in a starring role of "BAD BOY" (1949)..."THE KID FROM TEXAS" (1950)..."THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE" (1951)..."THE CIMARRON KID" (1952)..."GUNSMOKE" (1953)..."RIDE CLEAR OF DIABLO" (1954)..."TO HELL AND BACK" (1955), the film version of his autobiography which was a box office hit setting a record that lasted for twenty years..."WALK THE PROUD LAND" (1956)..."NIGHT PASSAGE" (1957), great western in which he played the Utica Kid, brother to James Stewart..."THE QUIET AMERICAN" (1958)..."NO NAME ON THE BULLET" (1959), another western with a twist in the screenplay and plot..."HELL BENT FOR LEATHER" (1960)..."SEVEN WAYS FROM SUNDOWN" (1960)..."THE UNFORGIVEN" (1960), as Cash Zachary brother to Ben Zachary (Burt Lancaster) in this epic story of the settlers and Indians who battle for the lost sister Rachel Zachary (Audrey Hepburn) only to find bloodshed and bring a family closer together..."POSSE FROM HELL" (1961)..."SIX BLACK HORSES" (1962)..."SHOWDOWN" (1963)..."BULLET FOR A BADMAN" (1964)..."ARIZONA RAIDERS" (1965)..."GUNPOINT" (1966)..."THE TEXICAN" (1966)..."40 GUNS TO APACHE PASS" (1967)..."A TIME FOR DYING" (1969), last film was never released in the United states, only shown in Europe.
This is a must have for any true Audie Murphy fan...with photos from films, lobby cards, publicity items and background comments from the author...more than 500 photo illustrations...complete filmography...foreign items and testimonials...interviews with many of the actors who appeared in the films...locations where the film was shot...short synopsis of each film which all "film-buffs" cherish.
Don't miss this one..."Now Showing" is appearing on Amazon and Empire Publishing ...Audie Murphy is still very much in our hearts when the films he has made appears on Turner Classic Movies, DVD and books like this one comes along...get your copy today. Great reading in the days and weeks to come...I guarantee it!
Total Page: 208 ~ Empire Publishing 9-780944 019382 ~ (10/18/2002)Audie Murphy: Now Showing OverviewTo celebrate the movie career of Audie Murphy, this book contains over 200 pages and more than 500 photo illustrations of advertising materials used to promote the 44 films given to Audie's credit. The contents include photos of movie 1-sheet posters, lobby and window display cards, half sheets, publicity items, complete filmography with brief synopsis of each film, foreign iitems and testimonials, interviews with actors who appeared in his films, author's comments, and more. A must-have for the true Audie Murphy fan!

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Films and Career of Audie Murphy Review

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Films and Career of Audie Murphy ReviewI have been a fan of AUDIE MURPHY, since I saw the movie "THE DUEL AT SILVER CREEK" in the late fifties at a theater in Denmark, it was not shown here until then, but living here, and collecting filmstars at that time was a very tough hobby, because we did not see much material. However, I was very happy to learn from a friend, that a book was finally written about him, and I must say, that it has everything. A complete film-biography, with a very good picture from each one of them, together with his efforts under WW2, and what followed of honours etc. Besides all that, the author has even included poems and songs written by Audie, just amazing! In all, a great book, told by a very good author. Can only be recommended to all AUDIE MURPHY fans!Films and Career of Audie Murphy OverviewPlease enter description.--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Audie Murphy: War Hero and Movie Star (Stars of Texas Series) Review

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Audie Murphy: War Hero and Movie Star (Stars of Texas Series) ReviewIn "Audie Murphy, War Hero and Movie Star" the most decorated soldier during World War II is illuminated. The middle chapters, which describe the military actions for which he was honored are frank and descriptive. Of particular interest is the battle scene near Holtzwhir, France, where he was personally credited with killing or wounding about fifty Germans and stopping an attack by enemy tanks. Alter includes the legendary quote to headquarters made by Murphy during the fighting. When asked by radio how close the enemy was, he said, "Just hold the phone, and I'll let you talk to one. ..." Murphy was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for exceptional valor in this battle.
Even when dealing with Murphy's post-traumatic stress disorder, or "battle fatigue" in the lexicon of the 1940s, Alter is honest and instructive. This is a book my 11-year-old grandson will enjoy, and I have already passed it on.
Extras in the Audie Murphy book include explanations of the Great Depression, what a "filling station" is, and a short excerpt from Murphy's autobiography "To Hell and Back."
The book also includes a timeline and a glossary, as well as website listings and beautifully rendered line drawings by the illustrator. Children will be so absorbed in reading this well-written biography, they won't even realize that they are being taught important American history lessons at the same time.Audie Murphy: War Hero and Movie Star (Stars of Texas Series) OverviewAudie Murphy was the most decorated soldier during World War II. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military award for bravery given to any individual who risks their life above and beyond the call of duty.Audie Murphy's life was shaped by three things: the Great Depression of the 1930s, World War II of the 1940s, and a Hollywood career which began in the early 1950s and continued through the 1960s. The Depression and his family's poverty toughened him. The war was the experience that followed him all his life and brought him fame. Hollywood was never like real life to him. Of the three, war was the definitive experience of his life.On May 28, 1971, Audie, along with several other men, were passengers on a private plane on their way to investigate a business opportunity. The plane crashed in fog and rain on the side of a mountain near Roanoke, Virginia. All aboard were killed. Audie Murphy was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.Audie Murphy was a true American hero and his life was a rags-to-riches story. But in Audie Murphy, author Judy Alter shows that fame does not always bring happiness.Audie Murphy is the fifth title in the Stars of Texas Series, aimed at fourth graders studying for the Texas history section of the TAKS test. The first three books in the series, Henrietta King: Rancher and Philanthropist, Mirabeau B. Lamar: Second President of Texas, and Miriam "Ma" Ferguson: First Woman Governor of Texas, have been chosen for the Accelerated Reader program, and Henrietta King was a Spur Award finalist. Free workbooks for all Stars of Texas Series books are available online.

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