The Man from Independence is a 1974 biographical–drama film directed by Jack Smight[1][2] and written by Edward DeBlasio.[3] The film stars Robert Vaughn,[4] Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott, June Dayton,[5] Russell Johnson, Ronne Troup, Alan Fudge, and Tasha Lee.[2]
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| Directed by | Jack Smight |
| Written by | Edward DeBlasio |
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Running time | 60 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editThe film tells the story of Harry S. Truman as he begins his political career in 1929.
Cast
edit- Robert Vaughn as Harry S. Truman
- Arthur Kennedy as Tom Pendergast
- Martha Scott as Mamma Truman
- June Dayton as Bess Truman
- Russell Johnson as Linaver
- Ronne Troup as Constance
- Alan Fudge as Mooney
- Tasha Lee as Margaret Truman
- James Luisi as Stranger
- Lou Frizzell as Quilling
- Leonard Stone as Werner
- Michael Vandever as Lorenzo Dayton
- Alice Backes as Teacher
- Jay Virela as Pete
Book
editThe Man from Independence was written into a book as Harry S. Truman: The Man from Independence by Karin Clafford Farley in July 1989.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The Man from Independence". British Film Institute. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on November 23, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ a b Goldberg, Lee (2015). Unsold Television Pilots: 1955-1989. North Charleston, South Carolina: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 978-1511590679.
- ^ Barnes, Mike (February 8, 2015). "Edward DeBlasio, Writer and Producer for TV's 'Dynasty,' Dies at 88". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ "Robert Vaughn, 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' star, dies at 83". Chicago Tribune. Chicago: Tronc Inc. November 11, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ Los Angeles Times Staff 1974, p. 325.
- ^ Farley, Karin Clafford (1989). Harry S. Truman: The Man from Independence. New York City: Julian Messner. ISBN 978-0671658533.
Sources
edit- Los Angeles Times Staff (March 10, 1974). "The Man from Independence". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles: Tronc Inc. p. 325. Retrieved November 22, 2016. (subscription required)