Acting is low key and the timing is slow compared to what we have become accustomed. James stewart as the country convict turned gun designer is nuanced enough to suggest a major effort to tell something like the truth. Carbine williams 1952 posters the movie database tmdb. In 1952, the movie carbine williams, starring the legendary actor jimmy stewart, was released to.
Peoples wendell corey, who sees unrealized potential in the convict and gives him access to a tool shop. Stewarts initial foray into darker material was in the anthony manndirected western winchester 73 1950, followed shortly by carbine williams in 1952. Carbine williams 1952 movie clip the first day is the. Carbine williams 1952 june et reminder search, the 1948 june 15 et. Although the 1952 movie carbine williams credits david marshall williams with inventing the m1 carbine, as bruce canfield points out in the complete guide to the m1 garand and m1 carbine. Born in cumberland county in 1900, williams worked for a railroad for a time while operating several illegal distilleries. This at first placed him in the chain gang which labeled him as a hard case.
With james stewart, jean hagen, wendell corey, carl benton reid. Original mgm one sheet poster 27x41 for the richard thorpe biography, carbine williams 1952 starring james stewart, jean hagen, and wendell corey. James king aurness was a minneapolis, minnesotaborn american actor best known for his role as marshall matt dillion in the television series gunsmoke. It all started when marsh, who was one to do things his way, was caught distilling moonshine, and was accused and convicted of shooting a federal officer in the process.
David marshall williams was a convicted murderer and was the american. Oscarwinner james stewart its a wonderful life, mr. The film builds up to this event by detailing williams previous existence as a bootlegger and embittered prison inmate, sentenced to 30 years at hard labor for killing a revenue agent. The film follows the life of its namesake, david marshall williams, who invented the operating principle for the m1 carbine while in a north carolina prison. Distributed by metrogoldwynmayer mgm and dramatized by guy trosper from a story written by nedrick young, the film is about a young man sentenced to prison for manslaughter who is mentored in music by his prison cellmate who realizes his musical. Carbine williams outside his cumberland county workshop, circa 1970. The movie details williams life from his discharge from the navy to his release from prison. The film follows the life of its namesake, david marshall. The tale begins as inventor marsh williams serves a 30year sentence for. Carbine williams 1952 richard thorpe releases allmovie. Carbine williams james stewart jean hagen wendell corey 1952 north carolina moonshiner marsh williams james stewart modifies the. On january 8, 1975, famed firearms inventor david carbine williams died.
In addition to giving stewarts screen image a harder edge, the studio deal that put stewart into the role in the first place proved to. Originally filmed in blackandwhite, it is also shown in a computercolorized version. Bridgeport post newspaper archives, may 26, 1952, p. Carbine williams 1952 unrated 1h 32min biography, crime, drama may 1952 usa david marshall williams is sent to a prison farm where he works in the tool shop and eventually develops the precursor of the famous m1 carbine automatic rifle used in world war ii. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime. James stewart and wendell corey in carbine williams 1952.
David marshall carbine williams see the original workshop of david marshall williams, better known as carbine. The m1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by not only the u. Carbine williams, dvd version, tells an interesting story. The sniper is a 1952 american film noir, directed by edward dmytryk, written by harry brown and based on a story by edna and edward anhalt. Gallery of 12 movie poster and cover images for carbine williams 1952. Jun 07, 2011 oscarwinner james stewart its a wonderful life, mr. While serving time, the headstrong williams gains the attention of warden h.
Inventor david marshall carbine williams has become a folk hero for designing the. This original one sheet poster is folded and in very good condition. The m1 carbine formally the united states carbine, caliber. The selftaught gunsmith from north carolina helped design the u. Smith goes to washington, vertigo stars in the title role as a jailed bootlegger who invents the famed rifle and gains his freedom. This is the story of david marshall marsh williams, the real life inventor of the world famous m1 carbine automatic riffle used in wwii. In 1952, mgm released the film carbine williams starring james stewart as williams with jean hagen as his wife, maggie. Jailhouse rock is a 1957 american musical drama film directed by richard thorpe and starring elvis presley, judy tyler, and mickey shaughnessy.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The m1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by not only. According to popular folklore, reinforced by a 1950s hollywood movie, williams invented the carbine using scrap metal and crude machinery while serving a stint in a southern prison in the 1920s. Find release information for carbine williams 1952 richard thorpe on allmovie. The film features adolphe menjou, arthur franz, gerald mohr and marie windsor. Phillips exchange of correspondence latter from a collage boy to his father dear dad. The file on thelma jordon is a 1950 film noir directed by noir veteran.
Carbine williams 1952 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Watch carbine williams now on your favorite device. This is the story of david marshall marsh williams, the real life inventor of the world famous m1 carbine automatic rifle used in wwii. Smith goes to washington, vertigo stars in the title role as a jailed bootlegger who invents the. Carbine williams by richard thorpe james stewart, jean. Jul 08, 2014 academy award winner jimmy stewart stars as the convict who develops the carbine rifle in this factbased story about a bootlegger and murderer who turns his. The overlooked pic is one of its legendary stars least seen films that. Carbine williams is a 1952 american drama film directed by richard thorpe and starring james stewart. Distributed by metrogoldwynmayer mgm and dramatized by guy trosper from a story written by nedrick young, the film is about a young man sentenced to prison for manslaughter who is mentored in music by his prison cellmate who realizes. Carbine williams 1952 2105 movieart original film posters.
Carbine williams dvdr 1952 warner archive collection. Prominent north carolina landowner claude williams carl benton reid delivers his blacksheep eldest son marsh james stewart to prison, warden wendell corey narrating and brother james arness visiting, in the lifestory of the famous gun designer, carbine williams, 1952. Carbine williams 1952 generally regarded as one of hollywoods most amiable and lovable actors, james stewart began to choose more unconventional roles after he returned from service in world war ii. Mgm movie that premiered april 24, 1952 at the colony theater in fayetteville, nc. This film tells the story of david marshall williams, the inventor of the famous m1 carbine automatic rifle used in world war ii. As technical director of the movie, williams spent time in hollywood, then returned to fayetteville to be honored on david marshall williams day, 24 apr.
Imprisoned for allegedly killing an irs agent, a bootlegger spends his time in jail inventing an improved rifle. David marshall williams is sent to a prison farm where he works in the tool shop and eventually develops the precursor of the famous m1 carbine automatic rifle used in world war ii. Bridgeport post newspaper may 26, 1952, bridgeport, connecticutthirtysixthe bridgeport post, monday, may 26, 1952. Both designs used the highpressure gas generated in or near the breech of the firearm to operate the action of semiautomatic firearms like the m1 carbine. In 1952, the world at large knew marsh williams as the developer of the us armys m1 carbine rifle. This authors research led to the conclusion that to address the legend andor the limited work. Originally filmed in blackandwhite, it is also shown in a computer. Home carbine williams 1952 carbine williams 1952 edward norton. Marsh williams became a legend when in 1952 james stewart portrayed him in the mgm motion picture carbine williams.
Although this design was completed too late for submission to the. Overview for wendell corey turner classic movies tcm. This exciting biography chronicles the life of the man who invented the m1 carbine rifle, a gun that changed the ways in which wars were fought. Elma odila, roland asten, liriene poivre photographie. Read the full synopsis of carbine williams, 1952, directed by richard thorpe, with james stewart, jean hagen, wendell corey, at turner classic movies. David marshall williams november, 1900 january 8, 1975 was a convicted murderer and was the american firearms designer of the floating chamber and the shortstroke piston. Carbine williams 1952 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Leading the troubled life of a moonshiner, david marshall williams james stewart winds up in jail after a raid on his operation results in the death of an investigating officer. Well, i guess you will be a little disappointed over my marks this term, but i am trying very hard and am two raids ahead of a lot of boyg in my cia.
Marsh later nicknamed carbine williams was an ingenious selfmade inventor who ultimately earned seventy patents for weapons design, including one for the m1 carbine. Overview of carbine williams, 1952, directed by richard thorpe, with james stewart, jean hagen, wendell corey, at turner classic movies. James stewart, wendell corey, and jean hagen in carbine williams 1952. It has obviously been overlooked and forgotten as a great film. The m1 carbine was used extensively during world war ii and korea. The tougher postwar screen image of james stewart is given a good workout in the factbased carbine williams. The true story of the making of the carbine rifle used by american troops in world war 2. Carbine williams 1952 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The movie premiered april 24, 1952, at the colony theater in fayetteville, north carolina. In 1921, law enforcement officers raided one of those distilleries and, in the ensuing. Unlike birdman of alcatraz, which portrayed one of the most revolting murderers in history as some sort of a saintly scientist, this film accurately describes.