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Show filmed in Utah pens this week locally f AAovie 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 v hich became another idea in the mind of motion picture producer Lyman which became a script called Against a Crooked Sky which became an eventual motion picture starring Richard Boone, Stewart Petersen and Henry Dayton Wilcoxon But between the idea and the realization came large quantities of blood, sweat, tears and talent Producer Dayton, who has successfully countered Hollywood s motion picture trends by making such family films as Where the Red Fern Grows and Seven Alone, liked the ingredients the of Lamb-Stewa-rt story The teenage star of his Stewart previous two films would be perfect Petersen as Sam Sutter, the frontier 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 woids, for Cut Tongue had e lost his speech through Out at the Park section of Arches National Monument a complete, authentic Indian village was built with the cooperation of the National Park Service In Burbank, meanwhile, Henry Wilcoxon was researching books on Indian sign language for his non speaking demanding role He knew Indian practices and spoke some Sioux, but he had to authenticate the hand and face gestures as well as the sand drawings that he would use for com- mumcating his lines Soon he would meet with Rnnne to work out each others responses so that Boone would know the featured language as well Then it was time for Director Bellamy to call out quiet on the set Lights cameras action1 The 26 cast members flown in from Hollywood were ready, as were the technical crew of 48 men and women For the most part the shooting went( smoothly, professionally Occasionally there would be trouble spots A wind storm caused an eye infection for Wilcoxon but make-u-p skills by Bill Turner took care of that problem Bloody noses were daily occurences due to the dry heat A broken Indian 7 f n Wilcoxon injury but he rode I out the scene for one of the best action sequences shot Sudden wind and rain storms broke out but they would pass just as quickly, clearing the air for the dramatic scenery so1 necessary for director F Bellamys work I At one time star Richard Boone showed his ap- preciation for theNavajos who were bused several miles villagers Avenue co-st- daily to the setting by a ceremonial planning banquet based upon an old family venison recipe And one day the curious citizens of Moab showed their nf tiiQ,r annree.Qtinn visitors Hollywood by challenging the actors and crew to a softball game with their local championship team, an all girls team The girls, unawed by their star opponents, won easily The sharing of human love, producer Dayton pointed out, was the basis of N Vc N. .V - ' - ? STAR STEWART PETERSON as sister, Jewel Blanch, in dramatic family motion picture, Against Richard Boone and Petersen, opens Sam Sutter tiies to assist his injured opening scene in Doty Daytons new a Crooked Sky, a film which stars Dec. 19 at local theaters. -- makers and AUTHENTIC - f the $ Young Adults plan program 1 The North Ogden Stake Young Adults have prepared a Christmas Program to put on for one of the local old folks homes But too quickly the film was y BARBARA'S BEAUTY SALON Lm'&i CAPTURES Dayton set out to find one actor who could be Russian and found him m veteran motion picture and television star Richard Boone The role intiigued 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 y Holiday traffic, slippery pavements and poor visibility pose a triple threat to Utah motorists, according to Linn C Baker, President of the Utah Safety Council As a first step m 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 tie-up- s, that would provide the rugged scenery so necessary Against a Crooked Sky Finally they found castle Valley and Arches National Paik and Dead Horse Point near Moab, Utah There they could use the mountain settings, the raging rivers, the deeply beautiful valleys that were the setting to the story Moabs facilities could comfortably supply the technicians and actors that as warriors and Remember that other drivers UNTIL JANUARY 1ST. 2828 NORTH 975 EAST 782-364- may not be able to see and maneuver quickly enough to avoid an accident 3 AMYTIM hy- - 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, 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 w roles of turning, in advance slowing or changing lanes Frostings 1 GOOD Safe, winter driving tips t ould 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 Stars Richard Boone (center) and young Stewart Petersen aie tiappd by a gioup of Indians as they search the western fiontier for the young boys sister m Doty-Datoils new family film. F repoTtrrYyM-Hftep 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 for and organized by Denise Vest and Maryhnda 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 The program was prepared tor-tin- nfrr is used by Doty-Dayto- townspeople completed The sets were 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 caused editing rocesses SIGN LANGUAGE veteran actor Henry Wilcoxon as he portrays the mute Indian chief in n Productions latest family film, Against a Crooked Sky. sling-stretch- almost t 1 his film Against a Crooked Sky, and had come alive m the affection between the movie t 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 ! 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Steak fry and picnic facilities also available. g star may have been launched in the latest family film entertainment A new dog from Doty Dayton Productions, Against a Crooked Sky, which opens Dec 19 at local area theaters Where the Red picture, Fern Grows In Against a Crooked Sky Pumpkin is the companion of Richard Boone, who plays the role of Russian, a frontier trapper, but his most scenes are challenging played with 15 year-ol- d to The dog answers but in the Pumpkin, who is western adventure motion Stewart mPetersen his third picture starring picture its called Baer for Doty Dayton a tribute to its Killer, Young Petersen is searhunting abilities of Indians 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 Doty-Dayto- ching for the group who has kidnapped his sister In his pursuit he enlists the Baer aid of Boone and Killer Against a Crooked Sky, written by Douglas C Stewart and Eleanor Lamb, was by Earl and produced by directed Bellamy Lyman Dayton sbse 24 Hour Tennis Indoor Pool 4 Indoor Courts 3 Outdoor Courts 2 Practice Alleys with Ball Machines Video Tape Replay Teaching Aids Relaxed viewing area and Snack Picnic and Barbecue Area Mens Lockers Womens Lockers Swedish Saunas Day Care Available Pro Shop Game Room . . . 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