Advertisement, Best Director - James Bridges
Object number2013.095.01
Date1978
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions11 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (29.8 x 22.2 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionAn advertisement for Paris, Arkansas native James Bridges' nomination for Best Director for a 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.
The advertisement features an orange image of Bridges and peer opinions printed in white.
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