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Paul Newman, Still special??

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Minnehik

Minnehik Report 26 Jun 2004 18:46

We had the opportunity in the 70's to be 'extras' in a film called 'Buffalo Bill and the Indians' starring Paul Newman, Burt Lancaster and Ida Lupino. The film was shot on an Indian Reserve near Calgary. Burt Lancaster wanted to hire a BMW from our dealership and invited the whole firm to be extras. Had a great couple of days dressed up like old Western families and talked to both guys. They had a wicked sense of humour. Ida Lupino broke her arm when she fell off a horse and had to film with a cast on. Would never want to be a film star! Totally boring and frustrating job having to repeat the same scene over and over because (on several occaisions) an Indian or a cowboy who was 'shot' in a stage coach hold up scene got up before the cameras finished rolling. I feel for those who traveled out west as settlers. We had to ride for two miles in Red River wagons to pretend we were 'going to town to watch Buffalo Bill's show. Got to be the roughest trip anyone could make - no shocks on those things! Never did see the film - think it must have been one of the worst they made.

Unknown

Unknown Report 26 Jun 2004 15:53

I quite fancied gabby hayes, lol

Wee Scottish Lass

Wee Scottish Lass Report 26 Jun 2004 10:25

Most definitely still special! Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.........they don't make em like that anymore. All blood and guts and sex.

Sandra

Sandra Report 26 Jun 2004 08:48

some of the old ones are still the best,paul newman,robert redford steve mcqueen, clint eastwood were favourites of mine. its the eyes and the superb acting. lol sandra

Sue

Sue Report 26 Jun 2004 08:39

I agree - it's his blue eyes that do it for me :o) Fred Although I agree with you about 'old' film stars, what about George Clooney? Gorgeous and a good actor! Oooooooh Ive come over all unecessary! LOL Sue

badger

badger Report 26 Jun 2004 08:31

These were the real film stars ,they had that [something] ,and some of them ,like Newman got better as they grew older,trouble is ,none of these new stars have it ,they were a class on their own.Fred.

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Unknown

Unknown Report 25 Jun 2004 22:39

paul newman / robert redford, icons of the screen,with looks,i would have died for.....bryan.

Lynda

Lynda Report 25 Jun 2004 22:11

Am watching a film on C5, an aging Paul Newman stars as Father to Kevin Costner. Even at his age he outshines. Those beautiful blue eyes are still there. Still Butch Cassidy to me!!!