Photograph, Press - Lisa Blount, James Bridges, "September 30,1955"
Object number2012.224.08
Date1978
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions9 15/16 x 8 1/8 in. (25.2 x 20.6 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionBlack and white promotional photograph from the movie, "September 30, 1955" starring Arkansas native, Lisa Blount and directed by Arkansas native, James Bridges. The photo shows Blount sitting on the ground in a black hooded cape. Made by Universal Studios.On the back: "Billie Jean (Lisa Blount) dresses up to resemble one of her dead movie idol's reputed cronies
Lisa Blount was born July 1, 1957 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and grew up in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Blount was an actress and producer. She appeared in over 40 films and TV series. She was best known for her role in the 1982 film “An Officer and a Gentleman,” for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. She also won an Academy Award as a producer for her 2001 film “The Accountant.” Blount died October 25, 2010, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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.
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