Presentations

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Maverick Queens - The Fabulous Women of Lone Pine

This presentation will bring into focus the very important position that the women filmmakers of Lone Pine played in the many films made in the Lone Pine area over the past one hundred years. The women filmmakers were not just decorative but were in many ways powerful role models and added much value to the films they made. It wasn’t just the men who put Lone Pine on the map. It has been stated that behind every successful man there is a stronger and more empathetic woman. We hope to see you brim full of bonhomie as we visit you all the way across the Pacific from the “little” frontier western town of Melbourne, Australia.

Randolph Scott in Lone Pine

Tall, lean, handsome and resolute Randolph Scott (1898- 1987) was perhaps the iconic western hero - the epitome of how a western hero should look and act. He made westerns from 1929 to 1962. Scott made about a dozen films in the Lone Pine area, from The Thundering Herd (1933) to Comanche Station (1959). This presentation looks at Scott's acting career and focus on his dozen or so Lone Pine films. The presentation includes clips from these films and on the accompanying tour, we visit several Alabama Hills locations.

Hell Bent with Audie Murphy at Lone Pine

This presentation is an overview of the life, times, and heroics in real life on and off the screen of America’s great war hero - Audie Murphy. The presentation will use images, film clips and music to showcase the many aspects of a very interesting man. Warren and Ross will focus on the three films that Audie made in the Lone Pine area - Hell Bent for Leather, Posse from Hell and Showdown. They will also show clips from other film locations that will be sighted on the Audie Murphy tour.

And two non Lone Pine presentations

Not Fade Away
The Life, Music and Influence of Buddy Holly

When Buddy Holly died in a plane crash 60 years ago he was just 22 years old and his music career was just beginning. Buddy Holly's music has never died and resonates to this day. He has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Just how influential was Buddy Holly? Join pop cultural historian Ross Schnioffsky for an audio-visual presentation on the short life and everlasting music of one of the lesser known heroes of rock ‘n’ roll.

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

The redemption of a country music legend. Washed up. Addicted. Heartbroken. The Man in Black's journey to Folsom Prison
Folsom Prison Blues, 1968: The Rebirth and Resurgence of Johnny Cash. An illustrated talk which will look at Johnny Cash’s visit to Folsom Prison in California on January 13, 1968 to perform for the inmates and record his monumental album “Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison”. The album still resonates as a comment on criminal justice and widespread insensitivity. Its compassion for humanity and the effect it had on Cash’s career and on country music make it one of the most significant albums of the last 50 years. The talk will include photos, music and film footage.