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Contined from page 44 believable, the former a fascinating Contined from page 37 have replaced all the supporting
stars. Mitchum, having issues with vision of laconic coolness. . . that systems in the truck such as the
alcohol, drew his wrath. Yet it was is, until his wild west animal nature have a great time learning new
not Monroe, but her acting coach, rears its ugly head; while the latter skills when modifying them.” fuel delivery system, ignition
Natasha Lytess, who drew his ire. is an intoxicating conundrum Tyler got his start by helping system, exhaust system, and the
Ignoring Preminger’s direction of naughty nightclub singer and his dad and older brother fix engine control module software.”
and giving Monroe her own innocent adopted mother. In many up their show cars and then “One of my favourite
suggestions (including pronouncing ways, she is not made for this world attending shows with them. memories with this truck,” Tyler
every syllable very dramatically – – truly believing in her fly-by-night “I chose the Typhoon,” Tyler says, “has to be the time I took it
something not suited for a wild west fiancé, her unfortunate state in life to the high school to show it to
picture), this caused much strife in has forced her into a combination continues, “because the first my students. The students had a
the process. Getting her fired. . . it of poor and unlucky decisions vehicle that I owned and modified bunch of questions about it, and
didn’t take long for a disgruntled along the way. This bond with the was a Chevrolet Blazer, and the
Marilyn to get her back onto the grifter causing more pain in her Typhoon was always the coolest you could tell that they were
project (after all, the studio couldn’t life – as Matt now simply sees her and rarest version of that truck. I genuinely fascinated with it and
lose their big box office draw), as an offshoot of the criminal. All have now owned two Typhoons the work put into it.”
Preminger then targeted Monroe of this makes for good viewing. and have enjoyed modifying “The thing I enjoy about
for the rest of the production. It Now, to return to the visuals once them and showing them at local classic and modified vehicles,”
was not until Lytess started to try more, Preminger and editor Louis car meets and shows all over Tyler concludes, “is getting to
to tell young Tommy Rettig what R. Loeffler (Laura; Anatomy of a our region. I have replaced know the car community and
to do (Preminger’s favourite – he Murder) decide to slow the pacing the engine with one built with hearing the many interesting
had a wonderful rapport with the down. . . a decision that really stronger internal parts to hold up stories people have about their
child. . . who at the tender age caught my eye (but might make to higher boost levels delivered
of nine was able to smooth over viewing a bit slow for some modern from the Precision Turbo 6262. I projects and events they have
some of the problems by having watchers). Instead of editing the attended.”
such a great bond with Monroe as action at a brisk pace, sequences Sam Pilon Shoots an Albatross
well), impacting his confidence, often linger for ten or more
that she was again ousted from seconds. . . providing more time for
the set (with the support of other us to absorb the all-round visions
cast and crew members this time). of beauty, as well as the actors and
Other crazy happenings – Marilyn their performances. The nightclub
almost drowned during rehearsals sequences are very noticeable
(wrecking her ankle during the examples of this. In fact, according
accident – a cast was needed, which to IMDb, the average shot length is
slowed production); and perhaps twenty seconds.
not as crazy – constant clashes with As beautiful today as it was back
producer Stanley Rubin.
in 1954, River of No Return is a
Despite all this, Preminger western still well worth seeing.
came in on time and budget, with Though its story might not be as
the finished product being quite powerful as some of the classics, it
impressive. Though it is by no means is perfectly serviceable, providing
a masterpiece, it is an engaging a solid backbone to show off all of
western adventure. Its combination the majesty of the film’s actors and
of Technicolor and CinemaScope northwest backdrop. A last note – it
makes for majestic vistas. . . is actually one of the first films to
mountains, forests, rivers, and so use a blood squib to recreate the
many other natural elements on full realism of a bullet wound. . . you’ll
display through most of the picture. know the scene when you see it. So, Sam Pilon shot an albatross on hole 16 at Potsdam golf and country
He also got solid performances from turn back time and enjoy this river- club at intersectional play. He used driver, 3 iron on the par 5, 476
his stars. . . the constant clashes raft fantasy, unlike its title suggests, yard hole. He scored a 75 on his round to help his team finish second
between Mitchum and Monroe it deserves a return. in the tournament. Photo Submitted