Photograph, Press - James Bridges, "September 30, 1955"
Object number2013.104.01
Date1977
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions8 1/8 x 10 in. (20.6 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA photograph from the set of "September 30, 1955", a film written and directed by Arkansas native James Bridges. "September 30, 1955" is set in Arkansas and was produced by Universal Pictures in 1977. The photograph is autographed by Richard Thomas and James Bridges. 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 black and white image features Bridges and Richard Thomas in front of a camera.
Status
Not on view
