LaserDisc, "September 30, 1955" - James Bridges
Object number2013.101.01
Date1978
Mediumpaper, ink, plastic
Dimensions12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (31.8 x 31.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionLaserdisc of the 1977 film "September 30, 1955," which was written and directed by Paris, Arkansas native James Bridges. It was filmed in and around Conway, 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.
Status
Not on view
September, 1955
