Shane was my Dad’s start in the movie business as a prop man. Spent over 30 yrs in the business. I loved going to work with him in the summer. Love this film, he’s right, ligheting was perfect
My favorite of the genre by a country mile! I own the DVD and watch the movie whenever it's televised. Each time I view it, I find little things I missed prior. Strongly feel that we'll never see pictures like this again and that's sad. Thanks, Bruce for sharing these great stills and I'm looking forward to seeing more of them.
Shane is my favorite western by a mile. Great photo's - and I'm pleased and grateful you had the presence of mind to save some of the history from this great cinematic achievement. Thank you!
I am from India Shane is my favorite movie. Just I have completed reading the novel after long time. Also I have CD of the film. Movie had well adapted script. But I still feel novel is more beautiful .Thank you for sharing old photos.
Thanks for posting, Bruce. SHANE is my favourite western. And not just because my name is Shane. 😀 True story....when I was baptised in UK in ‘68, the English priest refused to christen me Shane. Said it was a cowboy film name. My parents explained it was popular in Ireland, meaning John. He wouldn’t accept that. So now all my official documents have me as Patrick, but everyone “calls me Shane”. 😀😀 Thanks again. 👍
Notice the photo of inside the saloon...they built a raised platform (in front of bar)that Alan Ladd could walk on, to make him appear taller, because he was not a tall man!! Neat and interesting...
Bruce wonderful snapshots of a truly great film. To add a couple of notes that may be of interest: All the exterior shots were done with a telephoto lens, so the Tetons look even bigger than they do in reality. And your shot of the muddy street shows Elisha Cook jr about to be shot by Jack Palance. George Stevens wanted the mud for the scene, in which Cook’s character Stonewall Torrey, is kept off the sidewalk by Palance who insults him, calling him ‘southern trash’. The humiliation was carefully prepared by having the whole area hosed down all morning, and poor Stonewall dies a messy death. Great cinema.
It's forever incredible to me what short shrift is given to Emile Meyer, as the land baron heavy, Ryker. The theme of Ryker dominates SHANE, and his name compels the action. His portrayal is Oscar-worthy, yet his name doesn't appear on the posters, and he gets very low billing on the screen credits. Mr. Meyer deserves a doc on his sterling character career.
Totally agree. Mr.Meyers portrayed Ryker in such a way that although you knew he was the enemy I could see his side of the problem. His generation had paid the price in opening up the territory and settlers had that benefit when they arrived. But like Shane told him, his time had passed.
Dang! I'm really surprised *Costume* Designer *Edith* *Head* let that *Shane* Wardrobe Pic fall out of her possession! Edith really looked organized, tight, stern, and exuded a hard work ethic. In other words, a totally mean b----...-...
Quick added note: anyone reading these comments likes Alan Ladd. Check out BOX 13, the radio show on YT. I only discovered it this year. Ladd has a great voice. Up there with Richard Burton. 👍
Are there any props left from this fabulous film? Shane's gun would be worth a ton...to me. They show close-up of a nickel-plated gun in these photos but I suspect its not Shane's. But hats, furniture, scripts,...woukd be awesome.
Snap! I sure thought so! Wilson tried tried to tell Shane his fight wasn't with him, then mentioned him by name before Shane fatally told Wilson what he really was.
Wilson knew. If he didn't know already by reputation, Ryker told him. That first day Shane showed up, Ryker and his bunch saw Shane with his usual outfit and the way he carried his gun. Even at the showdown, Ryker referred to him as gunfighter.
@@designertjp-utube but that could be because Riker had already told Wilson about Shane in the days they had together, esp after little stare down at the farm. Also, I believe Riker says Shane's name moments before Shane and Wilson address each other.
@@jameshorton7496 and the key for me, besides that, is the intriguing way Wilson, after Shane says he's heard of him, asks, "What's that to you, Shane." I didn't take that as a way for Wilson to force a farmer to admit he heard Wilson was deadly, but rather his way of asking Shane, having at least the reputation of Wilson, why would that impress him - perhaps arguably admitting Wilson should have been the one impressed.
Why would a studio just throw away such historical pictures like that? They should offer them to Turner Classic Movies or some movie buff organization first, or even offer them to Jackson Hole, WY since the movie was filmed in that area.
I really enjoyed this, absolutely priceless photos.
Thank you for sharing this. These are treasures from the best Western ever made.
Shane was my Dad’s start in the movie business as a prop man. Spent over 30 yrs in the business. I loved going to work with him in the summer. Love this film, he’s right, ligheting was perfect
My favorite of the genre by a country mile! I own the DVD and watch the movie whenever it's televised. Each time I view it, I find little things I missed prior. Strongly feel that we'll never see pictures like this again and that's sad. Thanks, Bruce for sharing these great stills and I'm looking forward to seeing more of them.
Even the dog at Graftons could act. Amazing movie
Shane is my favorite western by a mile. Great photo's - and I'm pleased and grateful you had the presence of mind to save some of the history from this great cinematic achievement.
Thank you!
It's good vs Evil. A classic barr none.
I am from India Shane is my favorite movie. Just I have completed reading the novel after long time. Also I have CD of the film. Movie had well adapted script. But I still feel novel is more beautiful .Thank you for sharing old photos.
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You're in the minority. Most fans believe the movie exceeded the book.
Absolutely brilliant ! My favourite Western. Thanks for sharing these photos.
Thanks for posting, Bruce. SHANE is my favourite western. And not just because my name is Shane. 😀
True story....when I was baptised in UK in ‘68, the English priest refused to christen me Shane. Said it was a cowboy film name. My parents explained it was popular in Ireland, meaning John. He wouldn’t accept that. So now all my official documents have me as Patrick, but everyone “calls me Shane”. 😀😀
Thanks again. 👍
Notice the photo of inside the saloon...they built a raised platform (in front of bar)that Alan Ladd could walk on, to make him appear taller, because he was not a tall man!! Neat and interesting...
Bruce wonderful snapshots of a truly great film. To add a couple of notes that may be of interest:
All the exterior shots were done with a telephoto lens, so the Tetons look even bigger than they do in reality.
And your shot of the muddy street shows Elisha Cook jr about to be shot by Jack Palance. George Stevens wanted the mud for the scene, in which Cook’s character Stonewall Torrey, is kept off the sidewalk by Palance who insults him, calling him ‘southern trash’. The humiliation was carefully prepared by having the whole area hosed down all morning, and poor Stonewall dies a messy death. Great cinema.
Thank you so much for sharing these! ❤️
Great save, thanks for sharing.
It's forever incredible to me what short shrift is given to Emile Meyer, as the land baron heavy, Ryker. The theme of Ryker dominates SHANE, and his name compels the action. His portrayal is Oscar-worthy, yet his name doesn't appear on the posters, and he gets very low billing on the screen credits. Mr. Meyer deserves a doc on his sterling character career.
Totally agree. Mr.Meyers portrayed Ryker in such a way that although you knew he was the enemy I could see his side of the problem. His generation had paid the price in opening up the territory and settlers had that benefit when they arrived. But like Shane told him, his time had passed.
Agree 100%, 'Walter' Jack Palance...@@kerrysimkins8434
Wow, thanks for saving all this history for us.
Thanks for sharing Bruce. These were great. :-)
Also Brandon de Wilde, whose character Little Joey had a hero worship for Shane.
Interesting pics of a great movie set.
love these videos!!! i want more!
Notice at 4:19 there is a platform at bar .
Wonder if that is because Allen Ladd was a bit short in stature .
It was for that purpose,Alan Ladd was not a tall man and that step was built to make him seem taller than he really was
this is awesome! keep em coming
This was awesome!
Dang! I'm really surprised *Costume* Designer *Edith* *Head* let that *Shane* Wardrobe Pic fall out of her possession! Edith really looked organized, tight, stern, and exuded a hard work ethic. In other words, a totally mean b----...-...
I love shane...
Quick added note: anyone reading these comments likes Alan Ladd. Check out BOX 13, the radio show on YT. I only discovered it this year. Ladd has a great voice. Up there with Richard Burton. 👍
"Middle of the desert ?" I don't think so.
Just Wow!!!
It was actually filmed in the fall of 1951
Would have liked some one to say who was Shane at the end of the movie. Gunfighter etc
- no - I think it is better to leave Shane to go as mysteriously as he had arrived !
Are there any props left from this fabulous film? Shane's gun would be worth a ton...to me. They show close-up of a nickel-plated gun in these photos but I suspect its not Shane's.
But hats, furniture, scripts,...woukd be awesome.
Interesting photos. Haven't seen them before. Some obviously in LA and some in Jackson Hole Wyoming. I know the exact locations for the movie in WY.
where? anything left today? My fav movie of all time. man, would I like to locate some memorabilia from that jewel.
commentary?
MUST KNOW: Did Wilson (Palance) KNOW!!! that Shane was a major gunfighter?????
Rudy Wilson Good question. I always wondered that. Shane had heard of Wilson
Snap! I sure thought so! Wilson tried tried to tell Shane his fight wasn't with him, then mentioned him by name before Shane fatally told Wilson what he really was.
Wilson knew. If he didn't know already by reputation, Ryker told him. That first day Shane showed up, Ryker and his bunch saw Shane with his usual outfit and the way he carried his gun. Even at the showdown, Ryker referred to him as gunfighter.
@@designertjp-utube but that could be because Riker had already told Wilson about Shane in the days they had together, esp after little stare down at the farm. Also, I believe Riker says Shane's name moments before Shane and Wilson address each other.
@@jameshorton7496 and the key for me, besides that, is the intriguing way Wilson, after Shane says he's heard of him, asks, "What's that to you, Shane." I didn't take that as a way for Wilson to force a farmer to admit he heard Wilson was deadly, but rather his way of asking Shane, having at least the reputation of Wilson, why would that impress him - perhaps arguably admitting Wilson should have been the one impressed.
I know this is a cheesy question but Shane was always my favorite western. Any chance some of your pics might be for sale?
It's commentary not commetary.
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Getting ready to sell your collection. Sounded like a commercial to make money.
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Why would a studio just throw away such historical pictures like that? They should offer them to Turner Classic Movies or some movie buff organization first, or even offer them to Jackson Hole, WY since the movie was filmed in that area.
Van Heflin, not John Heflin. Nice pictures.