This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally impo. Mulligan reteamed with curtis on the great impostor 1961, a biopic about impersonator ferdinand waldo demara, jr. Based on a true story, this film follows the life of ferdinand waldo demara, jr. The great impostor 1960 in a film based on actual events, when ferdinand waldo demara jr. The great impostor 1961 robert mulligan cast and crew. Will the real fred demara please stand up overview.
Mar 31, 2010 he was known as the great impostor and inspired a 1961 film by the same name. The great impostor is the true story of chameleonlike canadian ferdinand waldo demara jr. The great impostor 1960 the great impostor 1960 user. The most studied example of an sn impostor, sn 1961v in ngc 1058, remains controversial to this day. A sailor poses as a lords lost son and then finds he really is.
Music by henry mancini a film by robert mulligan, starring tony curtis and edmond obrien produced and released by universalinternational pictures in 1960. The complete twelfth season 12 dvd box set us seller fast shipping. For the fleetwoods song, see hes the great imposter. Una pelicula dirigida por robert mulligan con tony curtis, edmond obrien, gary merrill, raymond massey. Robert mulligan, tony curtis, karl malden, edmond obrien.
Tony curtis, who made a career out of conning people by posing as various. The great impostor 1961 robert mulligan, tony curtis, karl. Ferdinand demara earned his reputation as the great impostor. He was known as the great impostor and inspired a 1961 film by the same name. He is in the category of what i call charisma actors. The great impostor 1961 e livre 03011961 us comedy 1h 53m user score. The year 1961 was when paris found the role for which most people will remember him, that of nextdoorneighbor jerry halper in the dick van dyke show. The great impostor by robert mulligan robert mulligan, tony. Mulligan reteamed with curtis on the great impostor 1961, a biopic about impersonator. He was the great imposter, and his exploits became a bestselling biography, followed by a 1961 movie. Wielki oszust 1961 oparta na prawdziwych wydarzeniach historia ferdinanda. Frank abagnales adventures as an imposter started in 62 or 63. His first film role came with a small part in outrage, followed by acclaimed films like the wild one, marty and the great impostor. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
This is the true and fascinating story of ferdinand waldo demara, jr. Fitionalized account of ferdinand waldo demara worked in a variety of occupations, most quite successfully. Our first entry begins in the final years of the 1800s and carries over to the leading decade of the 20th century. Unable to decide what he wants to do with his life, demara goes about pretending to be other people, hoping to eventually find himself. His score fits the dramedy tone of this film so well champagne froth jazz interspersed with faintly ominous sounds loosely reminiscent of his breakfast at tiffanys score in fact. Greyfriyars bobby 1961 based on the true story of a dog who sleeps on its recently deceased owners grave every night in an edinburgh churchyard. Ferdinand waldo demara, commonly known as fred, was born in lawrence massachusetts in the december of 1921. The imdb search shows that the great impostor was made in 1961. The great impostor 1960 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices.
Hes the great impostor the fleetwoods 1961 youtube. For 15 years his suburban virginia neighbors believed he was james dee francis sheker, a good family man and a successful engineer who waved to them each morning on his way to. But the two should be viewed side by side for comparison. I would include tom cruise and brad pitt in the same category.
Start by marking the great impostor as want to read. Cassie chadwick was born elizabeth bigsley in 1857, and it wasnt long before she embarked on a long and incredibly successful con career. The film is loosely based on robert crichtons 1959 biography of the same name, it stars tony curtis in the title role, and was directed by robert mulligan. December 21, 1921 june 7, 1982, known as the great impostor, masqueraded as many people from monks to surgeons to prison wardens.
The great impostor 1961 based on the life of ferdinand waldo demara, starring tony curtis. Tony curtis, karl malden, edmond o brien, arthur oconnell, gary merrill, joan blackman, raymond massey, robert. This is one of a handful of movies that despite its a list cast, probably wont make it to dvd, much less bluray. Tony curtis received top billing, but i think the true star of this film is henry mancini. The great impostor 1961 directed by robert mulligan. This article appeared june 20 in the pathway of the missouri baptist convention he was known as the great impostor and inspired a 1961 film by the same name. Bold, downright audacious, ferdinand waldo demara pretended his way into challenges that would leave others drenched in sweat. Buy the great impostor 1961 region 2 from amazons movies store. This page was last edited on 28 january 2020, at 10. Dvd the great impostor il grande impostore 1961 tony.
Coast guard, the authorities discover that demara has had many. Ferdinand waldo demara began his nefarious career during world war ii by borrowing an army buddys name, going awol and faking his suicide. The total luminous output of such an eruption 10491050 erg can rival that of an sn. Synopsis will the real fred demara please stand up fictionalized account of ferdinand waldo demara jr. For the fleetwoods song, see hes the great imposter the great impostor is a 1961 movie based on the true story of an impostor named ferdinand waldo demara. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in. The great impostor is a 1961 movie based on the true story of an impostor named ferdinand. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the great impostor 1961 robert mulligan on allmovie. However, the history he actually had and the history he claimed to have. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag.
Curtis was never an exceptional screen actor but a decent one, probably more for his good looks and charisma than his ability to become different people. George dupre is an interesting case, in that his only real impersonation was of himself. Hollywood actor tony curtis played demara in the 1961 movie version of his life, the great impostor. Fictionalized account of ferdinand waldo demara jr. Message to our customers to help do our part during these uncertain times in the world and to help encourage social distancing.
It is actually not one but many stories, because demara perhaps has the most impressive cv that the world has ever known as an impersonator. The great impostor film by mulligan 1961 britannica. Dvd the great impostor il grande impostore 1961 tony curtis. Consideration of the best astrometric data shows that the star, known as object 7, lies at the. The great impostor 1961 starring tony curtis recently leonardo dicaprio did a similar film and catch me if you can did not take as lighthearted an approach as the great imposter. One week later on november 12, 1959, he appeared on an episode of the tv quiz show you.
He began his nefarious career during world war ii by borrowing his army buddys name, going awol and faking. Film actor tony curtis, who played demara in the movie the great impostor. The great impostor, demara claimed that he simply read a surgery textbook before operating. The great impostor is a 1961 movie based on the true story of an impostor named ferdinand waldo demara. The great impostor by robert mulligan robert mulligan.
The film only loosely follows demaras reallife exploits, and is much lighter. Ferdinand waldo demara jr known as the great impostor, masqueraded as many people. Home comedy the great impostor 1961 dvd tony curtis karl malden. The resilient demara bounced back, going on to forge a series of new personas including law student. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. I cant remember if i loved the great impostor or not but im guessing i did. From 1979 to 1986, barry bremen, a detroitarea salesman became known in the sports world as the great imposter. Before he shuffled off this mortal coil, he left one last piece of wisdom for any other impostors out there. A biopic about a likable impostor and dreamer thats set in the 1950s, and is ably played by tony curtis. The great impostor 1961 robert mulligan, tony curtis. Aug 11, 2012 the 10 best impostors the 10 best impostors. He was the subject of a movie, the great impostor, in which he was played by tony curtis.
The great impostor 1960 cast and crew in a film based on actual events, when ferdinand waldo demara jr. The great impostor 1961 dvd tony curtis karl malden. Other articles where the great impostor is discussed. For over 22 years he crisscrossed the country, posing as.
With tony curtis, karl malden, edmond obrien, arthur oconnell. Leos frank abegnale is also spoton, but i think i like tony curtiss performance a tad. Jun 21, 2012 this article appeared june 20 in the pathway of the missouri baptist convention. The great impostor is a 1961 movie based on the true story of an impostor named ferdinand waldo. Next was come september 1961, a sprightly romantic comedy set in italy. The great impostor 1961 robert mulligan, tony curtis, karl malden, edmond obrien, comedy, drama march 21, 2016 based on a true story, a bright young man who hasnt the patience for the normal way of advancement finds that people rarely question you if your papers are in order. Bremen posed as a player in the major leagues and nba, pga golfer, nfl and nhl. Ferdinand waldo demara impersonated everyone from physicians to monks and thus achieved notoriety. He worked as a prison warden, impersonated a monk and was also a doctor was required to perform an personal gain although he did get in. The film only loosely follows demaras reallife exploits, and is much lighter in tone than the book on which it is based.
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