Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 139

OUTSIDE HOLLYWOOD: EARL HOLLIMAN By BILL MAHAN Earl Holliman- was the seventh of children and because his family was dirt poor, lie was adopted out at the age of one week. His new family didn't really have very much either, and Earl grew up in Louisiana and Texas with dreams of someday becoming an actor. Looking.back he.says, "If I'd known what the odds were against making it, I don't think I would have tried. And for that matter, I haven't made it yet," I'd have to disagree with his last statement because it's seldom you can turn on the TV set and not see him in EARL HOLLIMAN Quiet, tense something. He's guest starred in almost every series that's been on the air including, but not limilccMo, "Medical Center." a ii "F.B.I.," "The Fugitive" and the old "Playhouse to mention a few.

Then his feature credits don't read badly either, having well over 25, the better ones being Bridges At I "Giant," "The Rainmaker'' and the yet to be released Disney epic titled "Moreover." Earl Holliman is a quiet, tense man -who is slightly difficult to draw out. Most actors talk so fast it's hard to keep up with them, so it. was a pleasant surprise to meet a different breed. In discussing his career all he would say is that he wants to get better and that when he looks back at some of the old things he's done on television it makes- him sick. "One night," he said, 'The an old movie I did with Richard.Widniark was on television.

I decided' to watch it halfway stood up and said, -How dare they do this to me--bow dare they show me as a bad Then he laughed, realizing that he'd silly. "He hadn't meant it in an ego tistical way, only that he wanted to be as fine an actor as he possibly could and "The Trap" wasn't one of his better efforts. Holliman is close with his family--his nine brothers and sisters and their a i i Even though lie was adopted he managed to find his real family and build relationships with most of them; His oldest brother is the father of 18 kids. As far as a family of his ownj Earl doesn't have one. He's never been married.

him what he wanted to do now that he'd found the success always dreamed of and hoped for. He answered that beyond becoming a better and better actor, he really didn't know! He seemed annoyed and puzzled with the state of the entertainment business today saying that an actor is being offered so much less in today's market than in the past. He said he'd like to get rich. Knowing just how well actors like Holliman do financially, I couldn't quite understand 'what he meant by rich. He didn't seem the type to make a'comment like that.

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But while he's waiting I think' it would be nifty if he ered putting together a family of his own. I have a feeling he'd make a great father. (Released by The Register and Tribune Syndicole, 1971) "TRULY A GREAT MOTION PICTURE" CRITICS AND EVERYONE ARE SHOUTING THEIR at the Film Festivejljw Tuesday night is an extraordinarily clever imaginative, and richly detailed, engineered by illusionists, director John Schlesinger, and screen writer, Penelope Gilliatt. Set in contemporary London, amid both the harshness and tensions of today, this describes with insight and compassion an unusual triangle." -Paine Knickerbocker, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE BLOODY SUNDAY' a film of such subtlety, such perception and such that it inakes all other films-even the best of them-that pretend to deal with the way we live in 'adult' terms seem adolescent and superficial. It is not only a furthering of the creative skills of the director of 'Darling' and 'Midnight Cowboy' and therefore a fascinatingly beautiful film in technique and perform- anee." Judith Crist, NEW YORK MAGAZINE 'SUNDAY, BLOODY SUNDAY' is Schlesinger's Cowboy') sentimental film, and almost perfect realization of Penelope Gilliatt's original 'SUNDAY, BLOODY SUNDAY' opened yesterday at the Coronet Theatre, where, I'm sure it will remain for a long, longtime." Vincent YORK TIMES "For at its best, 'SUNDAY.

BLOODY SUNDAY' proves that no theme, no individual need be beyond the reach of cinema, 'SUNDAY, BLOODY SUNDAY' must even now be considered one of the central films of the decade." Stefan Kanfer, TIME MAGAZINE "An 'adult' film without violence, viciousness or Gail Rock WOMEN'S WARE DAILY "There's nothing more awkward than beginning to write about a movie which has already been described as a masterpiece, a milestone, an instantly recognizable classic. Especially when you feel it's well-made, well- acted, mature and intelligent, but not completely satisfying. The picture is 'SUNDAY, BLOODY SUNDAY', directed by John Schlesinger, starring Peter Finch, Jackson and Murray Head, and shown Tuesday night at the San Francisco Film Festival." Robert Taylor, OAKLAND TRIBUNE "The film is chock full of cutting, sharp, sociological observations. More than that it is a sophisticated, but very human dissection of love as it exists in this age of non-communication." -Kathleen Carroll, N.Y. DAILY NEWS "There is something far more exciting about'SUNDAY, BLOODY SUNDAY', something almost inexpressible in a brief review." -Joseph Gelmis, NEWSDAY 'SUNDAY, BLOODY SUNDAY' is for discerning, serious movie-goers, who will find it an engrossing fascinating piece of now business.

All others need not apply." 8ob WINDS, NEW YORK "One of the best movies I have ever seen. Here, at last, is a truly adult film-by, and about adults. I don't think I'll see a better movie than 'SUNDAY, BLOODY SUNDAY'this year." Rex "This picture in its precision of performance, its sensitivity to the insolubles of human desire in this of 1971, and its ability to document fully the British placement of these people is like some beautifully organized tiara with every jewel magically displayed. One could not ask for a finer piece of work." -Archer Winstein. NEW YORK POST Sunday" iC: "fev PROUDLY PRESENTED BY JOSEPHJANN! (PRODUCER OF SCREEN PLAY BY PENELOPE GILLIATT DIRECTED BY JOHN SCHLESINGER (Director of "Midnight WITH A DISTINGUISHED CASTOFPLA YERS HEADED.

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