Movie |
Shootout | Lumberjack
Disclaimer: All content and media belong to original content streaming platforms/owners like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Videos, JioCinema, SonyLIV etc. 91mobiles entertainment does not claim any rights to the content and only aggregate the content along with the service providers links.
The film was shot on location in and around Blairsden, California, Graeagle, California, and other locations throughout Plumas County. The scenes involving the steam engine and railroad cars were shot on the Western Pacific Railroad right-of-way. The scene where the steam engine goes over the tall "bridge" was shot using the Clio Trestle.
Frankie Avalon's first dramatic role, after appearing as himself in Jamboree! (1957).
Film producing debut for Aaron Spelling. NOTE: Alan Ladd (I) had been so impressed by Spelling's work on two television pilots that he gave Spelling his first film producing job.
During the project, producer/star Alan Ladd considered casting Van Heflin, Edmond O'Brien and Tony Martin for supporting roles.
"Gee Whiz, Willikins, Golly Gee" was covered by Bugs Bunny, on the "Bugs Bunny Show". One of the bumpers between cartoons, features Bugs with a guitar, "...imitating Frankie, imitating Elvis". Yosemite Sam, trying to sleep in an apartment next to the theater, runs over and smashes Bugs' guitar.
"Monty Walker: [the logging crew's train has just arrived in the town of Deep Well, which appears to be deserted] Hey, where's everybody? Jim Hadley: I don't know. Jim Hadley: [Jim then notices the old stationmaster] Hey, friend... Monty Walker: Hello friend. What's going on here? Bill Burroughs: [Unconcerned] Nothing. Monty Walker: Well, where is everybody? Bill Burroughs: What'd you expect, a brass band? Monty Walker: Sure! Why not? Bill Burroughs: You know, folks around here don't take to loggers. Monty Walker: Now, look here, mister. Every place we go people are happy to see us. We spend money like water. Why, we'll put this town on the map. Bill Burroughs: Or take it off! [scowls and walks off]"
"Jim Hadley: [at her ranch, hoping to buy horses for his logging operation; she despises loggers] Look, I'm a logger, I'm not a thief. Laura Riley: To us, it's all the same thing. Jim Hadley: I don't know what you mean? Laura Riley: [Laura turns and gazes over in the distance] Look, there she is. Piety Mountain. Jim Hadley: [Jim looks, seeing only the trees] A lot of wood on her. Laura Riley: We'd like her to stay that way. Do you know what'll happen if you log the timber off that mountain? There won't be a blade of grass left in this whole valley. The first rain'll wash away all the topsoil. No topsoil, no grass. No grass, no cattle. Jim Hadley: It's not our problem. We've got a grant. Laura Riley: Well, you'll ruin every rancher in this valley. Or does that make any difference to you? Jim Hadley: Sorry, if you won't give me the horses, I'll get 'em someplace else. But those trees come down. Laura Riley: I wouldn't be too sure. People can get mighty stubborn when you push 'em into a corner. Jim Hadley: That goes both ways. Laura Riley: Well, we know where we stand, anyway. Goodbye, Mr. Hadley. [turns and walks away]"
