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The Raid (1954): Starring Van Heflin
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 18, 2020
On first glance, The Raid feels like a punchier, B-grade version of John Ford’s The Horse Soldiers (1959). In time, it winds up being a fairly apt descriptor. The fact that the other Civil War piece is a lumbering giant gives The Raid an unpretentious edge. Because in the casting department i read more
The Moment I Fell for Van Heflin
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Sep 23, 2014
I didn’t know a thing about Van Heflin when I saw The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946). I picked the movie because of my love for Barbara Stanwyck, whom I assumed from the title would be the star of the film; I didn’t realize she wouldn’t appear until half an hour into it. The story begins read more
The Moment I Fell for Van Heflin
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Sep 23, 2014
I didn’t know a thing about Van Heflin when I saw The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946). I picked the movie because of my love for Barbara Stanwyck, whom I assumed from the title would be the star of the film; I didn’t realize she wouldn’t appear until half an hour into it. Stanwyck in The Strang read more
31 Days of Oscar Blogathon: Van Heflin in Johnny Eager (1941)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Feb 15, 2014
Van Heflin was a standout in Johnny Eager. You don’t hear a lot about Van Heflin these days. When the classic conversation rolls around to actors of the Golden Age, you can pretty much count on the names of Clark Gable and Cary Grant popping up, along with Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney – maybe read more
Van Heflin, Happy Birthday! Born December 13; 1910-1971 (2)
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Dec 14, 2013
As many film-actors have before and since, Van Heflin began on stage. To put it mildly, he had a string of busts, which began in 1928, until 1936 and “End of Summer”. By chance, Katherine Hepburn saw the play and asked Heflin to take the role of Lord Gerald Waring Gaythorne in the upcoming producti read more
Van Heflin, Happy Birthday! Born December 13; 1910-1971
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Dec 14, 2013
As many film-actors have before and since, Van Heflin began on stage. To put it mildly, he had a string of busts, which began in 1928, until 1936 and “End of Summer”. By chance, Katherine Hepburn saw the play and asked Heflin to take the role of Lord Gerald Waring Gaythorne in the upcoming producti read more
Van Heflin, Happy Birthday! Born December 13; 1910-1971
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Dec 14, 2013
As many film-actors have before and since, Van Heflin began on stage. To put it mildly, he had a string of busts, which began in 1928, until 1936 and “End of Summer”. By chance, Katherine Hepburn saw the play and asked Heflin to take the role of Lord Gerald Waring Gaythorne in the upcoming producti read more
Van Heflin: A tribute
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Dec 13, 2012
(Image: Doctor Macro)
Say the name “Van Heflin” today and chances are, your conversation partner (unless they are a fellow old Hollywood “expert”) will have no clue who your talking about, which is the unfortunate reality when it comes to many classic stars.
But in the 1940s, read more
Van Heflin.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Aug 6, 2012
Emmett Evan "Van" Heflin, Jr. (December 13, 1910 – July 23, 1971) Heflin's sister was Daytime Emmy-nominated actress Frances Heflin. He made his film debut in the film, A Woman Rebels (1936), with Katharine Hepburn.
He was soon signed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and was cast in supporting r read more
2012 tcm SUTS Blogathon Day 6: Van Heflin
ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on Aug 6, 2012
What a great first five days we’ve had with this blogathon! There have been so many great contributions from bloggers and awesome response and support from readers around the world. Thanks to everyone who made Days One through Five a great success! Now, we might be into Blue Monday, but read more
Day 6: Van Heflin
Sittin' on a Backyard Fence Posted by Jill Blake on Aug 6, 2012
What a terrific first 5 days! If you haven’t read all the amazing contributions to date, I strongly encourage you to check them out. And now it’s time to direct the spotlight onto Van Heflin: read more