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Show r Movie filmed in Utah opens this week locally Writers Eleanor S. Lamb and Douglas C. Stewart had an idea they wanted to write about love, human love, and the greatest sacrifice anyone can make, to give his life for someone he loves. That idea became a short story which became another idea in the mind of motion picture producer Lyman which became a Against a Crooked Sky which became an eventual motion picture starring Richard Boone, Stewart Petersen and Henry Dayton script called Wilcoxon. But between the idea and the realization came large quantities of blood, sweat, villagers. Out at the Park Wilcoxon injur but he rode out the scene for one of the National Monument a best action sequences shot. complete, authentic Indian Sudden wind and rain storms village was built with the broke out but they would pass cooperation of the National just as quickly, clearing the Park Service air for the dramatic scenery In Burbank, meanwhile, so necessary for director Henry Wilcoxon was Bellamy's work. At one time star Richard researching books on Indian sign language for his Boone showed his apdemanding preciation for the Navajos role. He knew Indian pracwho were bused several miles tices and spoke some Sioux, daily to the setting by but he had to authenticate the planning a ceremonial hand and face gestures as banquet based upon an old well as the sand drawings family venison recipe that he would use for comAnd one day the curious municating his lines. Soon he citizens of Moab showed their would meet with Boone to appreciation of their Avenue section of Arches co-st- work out each others responses so that Boone would know the featured countered language as well. successfully Then it was time for Hollywoods motion picture trends by making such family Director Bellamy to call out films as Where the Red quiet on the set. Lights ... Fern Grows and Seven cameras ... action! The 26 cast members flown Alone, liked the ingredients in from Hollywood were of the story. The teenage star of his ready, as were the technical Stewart crew of 48 men and women. previous two films would be perfect For the most part the Petersen as Sam Sutter, the frontier shooting went smoothly, tears and talent. Producer Dayton, who has Lamb-Stewa- rt boy who sought to find his kidnapped sister. For the other two starring roles he would also need special talents One role was Russian, the sour and dour frontier trapper who unwillingly helps the young boy in his search. The other was Cut Tongue, the disgraced Indian chief who posed an actors that role would challenge have to be played without words, for Cut Tongue had lost his speech through professionally. Occasionally there would be trouble spots. A wind storm caused an eye infection for Wilcoxon but make-uskills by Bill Turner took care of that problem. p Bloody noses were daily occurences due to the dry heat. A broken Indian almost caused sling-stretch- visitors Hollywood STAR STEWART PETERSON as sister, Jewel Blanch, in dramatic family motion picture, Against by Richard Boone and Petersen, opens challenging the actors and crew to a softball game with their local championship team. The team, an girls, unawed by their star opponents, won easily sharing Doty-Dayto- AUTHENTIC and is used by Doty-Dayto- Young Adults plan program The North Ogden Stake Young Adults have prepared a Christmas Program to put on for one of the local old folks homes. townspeople. But too quickly the film was The sets were completed. struck. The actors flew back to their scattered homes. The director and producer Dayton headed to the film labs to see the rushes and start the editing processes. . The program was prepared and organized by Denise Vest and Marylinda Campbell of the North Ogden 3rd Ward. The show will be a variety show using the talents of many of the Young Adults from the Stake BARBARA'S BEAUTY SALON tor- would be needed for the film. Some of the citys residents and some of the Indians on a nearby reservation could be used in the film. Moab and the surrounding country were the realization of the original story, Dayton thought. In Moab some of the settings were by skilled craftsmen. At Castle Valley the units were put together and a complete farm set was built. In Moab fifteen local persons were enlisted as and other cowboys, stand-in- s roles. At Blanding 65 Navajo Indians were signed up for SIGN LANGUAGE veteran actor Henry Wilcoxon as he portrays the n mute Indian chief in Productions latest family film, Against a Crooked Sky. of CAPTURES Stars Richard Boone (center) and young Stewart Petersen are trappd by a group of Indians as they search the western frontier for the new family film. young boys sister in Doty-Dayto- Frostings GOOD Safe, winter driving tips Holiday traffic, slippery pavements and poor visibility pose a triple threat to Utah motorists, according to Lmn C. Baker, President of the Utah Safety Council t As a first step in avoiding these winter driving accidents and traffic he urged motorists to get their cars ready for winter weather For better traction when pavements are slippery, good tires with good treads are the first essential Snow tires are in advance of turning, slowing or changing lanes Remember that other drivers E-Mi- UNTIL JANUARY 1ST. 2828 NORTH 975 EAST 782-364- may not be able to see and maneuver quickly enough to avoid an accident. 3 ANYTIME tmv tie-up- s, helpful for pulling through deep snow and studded snow tires (where permitted) are still better because of the added traction they provide on icy pavements. For severe snow and ice conditions, deeply-beautif- warriors Sam Sutter tries to assist his injured new opening scene in a Crooked Sky, a film which stars Dec. 19 at local theaters. human love, producer Dayton pointed out, was the basis of his film Against a Crooked Sky, and had come alive in the affection between the movie makers and the The Dayton set out to find one actor who could be Russian and found him in veteran motion picture and television star Richard Boone The role intrigued Boone, who traces his ancestors back to the famed Daniel Boone. For Cut Tongue, Dayton went again to another veteran actor, this time Henry Wilcoxon whose acting career has spanned famed English repertory theater and Hollywood film epics. ' Dayton also wanted the film to be as authentic as possible and so he sent crews out to a number of western settings, looking for the area that would provide the rugged scenery so necessary for Against a Crooked Sky. Finally they found castle Valley and Arches National Park and Dead Horse Point near Moab, Utah. There they could use the mountain settings, the raging rivers, the valleys that were the setting to the story. Moabs facilities could comfortably supply the technicians and actors that as ' all-gir- ture. roles Si however, reinforced tire chains are far more effective Carry them in your trunk and be prepared to use them in deep snow and glare ice, Baker advised. To combat the other hazard winter driving poor the safety official visibility urged drivers to clear snow and ice from all windows, not Good only the windshield. visibility to the side and rear is essential in todays heavy traffic. he said of RICHARD BOONE has gun again and travels Against a Crooked Skv. across the west in Dog Most important of all, he check your concluded, winter driving habits. Reduce your speed, follow other cars at a greater than normal distance and signal your intentions to other traffic well star launches career in Utah The Darwin and Karen Larsen Family Enjoying Their Family Membership ! Mt. Eyrie Racquet Club presents a variety of activities, aimed to please each member of the family in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Beautiful indoor swimming pool, sauna, ping-ponand pool room. All kitchen facilities are available to any member wishing a private party at no extra charge. Steak fry and picnic facilities also available. g A new dog star may have picture, been launched in the latest family film entertainment from Productions, Against a Crooked Sky, which opens Dec. 19 at local area theaters Doty-Dayto- n to The dog answers but in the Pumpkin, western adventure motion picture its called Baer a tribute to its hunting abilities. This is the first motion picture for the 70 pound, Pumpkin, an Irish wolfhound, having been trained for the part by Harold Butch Packard who has trained dogs for Walt Disney, for the TV pilot film Sounder and for prize winning Killer, 4 ;')v I Doty-Dayto- Where Fern Grows In Against a Sky Pumpkin is panion of Richard Boone, who plays the role of Russian, a frontier trapper, but his most scenes are challenging played with Stewart Petersen who is starring in his third picture for Young Petersen is searching for the group of Indians who has kidnapped his sister. In his pursuit he enlists the aid of Boone and Baer Killer. Against a Crooked Sky, written by Douglas C. 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