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Audie Murphy (Last updated January 13th 2004)
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“Whispering Smith” Starring Audie Murphy This Texan with the boyish good looks became the most decorated US soldier of World War II before establishing himself as one of the most popular movie cowboys of his time. In 1961 Audie starred in his first & only western TV series, “Whispering Smith”. Notable films include, “Destry” (1954), “No Name On The Bullet” (1959) & of course his famous military biopic “To Hell And Back” (1955).
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Audie Murphy Fact File: |
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Birth Name: Audie Leon Murphy
Date Of Birth: 20th June 1924 Place Of Birth: Kingston, Texas, USA
Date Of Death: 28th May 1971 Place Of Death: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Height: 5’ 5”
Spouses: Pamela Archer (1951 - 1971) Wanda Hendrix (1949 - 1950)
Film Debut: “Texas, Brooklyn And Heaven” (1948)
Final Film: “A Time For Dying” (1969)
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Audie Murphy’s Movies on VHS & DVD : |
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Texas, Brooklyn And Heaven(1948) VHS Before he turned out such suspense gems as "The Tingler" and "House on Haunted Hill," William Castle directed this screwball comedy about a Texas couple who come to New York in search of fame and fortune and find it when they buy a riding academy. Guy Madison, Diana Lynn, Lionel Stander and Margaret Hamilton star. Also look out for Audie Murphy in hist first film role as a copy boy. 76 min.
The Red Badge Of Courage [DVD](1951) DVD Based on Stephen Crane's classic novel of a young boy's coming of age as a Union Army recruit during the Civil War. Audie Murphy is excellent as Henry Fleming, who matures from a timid youth into a self-assured man and, finally, a hero. Also stars Bill Mauldin and Arthur Hunnicutt. 70 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French.
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The Duel At Silver Creek [DVD](1952) DVD A murderous gang of claim-jumpers have marshal Stephen McNally in their pocket, thanks to beautiful leader Faith Domergue, so it falls on deputy Audie Murphy, whose family was killed by the outlaws, to bring them to justice in this frontier drama directed by Don Siegel. 77 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
Ride Clear Of Diablo(1954) VHS With the help of veteran gunslinger Dan Duryea, Audie Murphy straps on the irons and sets out to avenge his father's and brother's murders at the hands of corrupt sheriff Paul Birch and his henchmen in this frontier thriller. With Susan Cabot, Abbe Lane, Russell Johnson. 81 min.
To Hell And Back(1955) VHS The most decorated soldier of World War II, Audie Murphy, plays himself in this film biography of his exploits. A gritty, unflinching look at a reluctant hero, the war classic also stars Charles Drake, Marshall Thompson and David Janssen. 106 min.
Suspicion: The Flight(1957) VHS In a rare TV appearance, Audie Murphy stars as an ex-Navy flyer hired to transport a mysterious passenger. Thrills and surprises abound in this suspenser that also features Jack Warden, Susan Kohner and Everett Sloane. 60 min.
Night Passage [DVD](1957) DVD When Grant McLaine (James Stewart) is entrusted with taking the railroad's payroll to the end of the line, he must face off against his fearsome train-robbing brother, "the Utica Kid" (Audie Murphy). Forced to choose between duty and family, can Grant bring his unlawful sibling to justice? Thrilling western yarn co-stars Dan Duryea, Brandon De Wilde. 90 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
No Name On The Bullet(1959) VHS When notorious gunman-for-hire Audie Murphy arrives in a small frontier town, the locals know he's not there for a vacation. Who Murphy's target is, and the reason behind his mission of death, makes for a compelling western drama. With Joan Evans, Charles Drake, Edgar Stehli. 77 min. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
Ford Startime: The Man(1960) VHS Audie Murphy and Thelma Ritter star in a superb psychological thriller about an unbalanced, possibly homicidal, drifter who works his way into the home of an old army buddy's mother. 50 min.
The Unforgiven [DVD](1960) DVD Sprawling, star-laden saga of two families in 1850's Texas in conflict with the neighboring Indians over suspected half-breed Audrey Hepburn. John Huston directs an impressive cast that features Burt Lancaster, Audie Murphy, Lillian Gish, Charles Bickford and Doug McClure. 125 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; theatrical trailer.
Apache Rifles [DVD](1964) DVD Audie Murphy stars in this exciting, revisionist western as a commander of an Arizona army outpost who despises Native Americans. Murphy's feelings change radically when he falls in love with a half-breed missionary (Linda Lawson), then must stop greedy miners out to start a war with the Apaches. Michael Dante, L.Q. Jones also star. 92 min.
The Texican(1966) VHS Action-packed sagebrusher starring Audie Murphy as a former lawman, on the run after being framed, who returns from Mexico to search for the person responsible for the death of his newspaperman brother. Before long, Murphy discovers that a crooked saloon keeper is behind both deeds. With Broderick Crawford, Diana Lorys. 86 min. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
A Time For Dying(1970) VHS A young man is eager to make a name for himself in the Old West as a bounty hunter, and along the way he has some eye-opening encounters for the heroes and outlaws of the time. Dramatic look at western heroes stars Richard Lapp, Victor Jory as Judge Roy Bean, and, in his last role, Audie Murphy as Jesse James. 87 min.
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