Photograph, Press - James Bridges, "September 30, 1955"
Object number2012.190.16
DateSeptember, 1955
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions10 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (25.7 x 20.6 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of James Bridges from the movie "September 30, 1955." James Bridges was born February 3, 1936 in Paris, Arkansas. He was a screenwriter and director. He got his start writing for Alfred Hitchcock’s television series and went on to write nine films and direct eight films including “The China Syndrome,” “Urban Cowboy,” “Perfect,” and “Bright Lights, Big City.” He was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Writing, Screenplay for both “The China Syndrome” and “The Paper Chase.” He was also nominated for two Golden Globes for “The China Syndrome” in the Best Director and Best Screenplay categories. Bridges died June 6, 1993 in Los Angeles, California.
He is wearing a plaid jacket and dark shirt.
Status
Not on view
