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Some Came Running is a novel by James Jones, published in 1958.It was Jones's second published novel, following his award-winning debut From Here to Eternity.It is the story of a war veteran with literary aspirations who returns in 1948 to his hometown of Parkman, Illinois, [2] after a failed writing career.
Some Came Running. (film) Some Came Running is a 1958 American drama film directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Shirley MacLaine, based on the 1957 novel of the same name by James Jones. Set in 1948, it tells the story of a troubled Army veteran and author who returns to his Midwestern home town after 16 ...
James Ramon Jones was born and raised in Robinson, Illinois, the son of Ramon and Ada M. (née Blessing) Jones.He enlisted in the United States Army in 1939 at the age of 17 and served in the 25th Infantry Division, 27th Infantry Regiment before and during World War II, first in Hawaii at Schofield Barracks on Oahu, then in combat on Guadalcanal at the Battle of Mount Austen, the Galloping ...
James Earl Jones was an actor known for his booming voice, towering presence, and utter commitment to his craft. He passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 93. His voice and presence were ...
Some Came Running. Some Came Running may refer to: Some Came Running (novel), a 1958 novel by James Jones. Some Came Running (film), a 1958 American drama film, based on the novel. Category: Disambiguation pages.
James Earl Jones on stage as Othello alongside Christopher Plummer as Iago [Getty Images] As children know the world over, he was asked to voice Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. The ...
James Earl Jones in 1993's 'The Sandlot'. James Earl Jones didn't have a lead role in 1993's The Sandlot, but he left a giant impression — particularly on the film's young stars. In a 2023 ...
She played Ginny Moorehead, who falls in love with Frank Sinatra's character, Dave, in Vincente Minelli's adaptation of James Jones’ novel Some Came Running, in the 1958 film of the same name. The film saw her co-starring with Dean Martin for the second time.