With errol flynn, miriam hopkins, randolph scott, humphrey bogart. Virginia city 1940 movie clip battle cry of freedom airing. It has withstood the test of time because of the support and spirit of those who. Virginia city is a 1940 film directed by michael curtiz, starring errol flynn, miriam hopkins, randolph scott, and humphrey bogart it is the closing months of the civil war. Walk the streets of beautiful old town petersburg, where the 18th and 19th century drama of steven spielbergs. Virginia city is a 1940 american western film directed by michael curtiz and starring errol flynn, miriam hopkins, randolph scott, and a mustachioed humphrey bogart in the role of the reallife outlaw john murrell. It was the locale of the 1940 film virginia city, set during the civil war, and starring. Legendary virginia city and nevada city montana are located in the south west corner of the state near yellowstone national park. Determined to carve out a life on the new frontier, the virginian bill pullman heads west to wyoming. Apr 25, 2015 based on a true story, virginia city 1940 is part of a successful series of seven collaborations between michael curtiz and errol flynn. Jun 09, 2014 the daring adventure is the story of confederate sympathizers in virginia city, nevada, attempting to smuggle five million dollars worth of gold past the union army to the south, but im having trouble finding the actual event that this movie is based on. Virginia city directed by michael curtiz, starring errol flynn, miriam hopkins, randolph scott, humphrey bogart.
Starring errol flynn, miriam hopkins, randolph scott, humphrey bogart, frank mchugh, alan hale, guinn big boy williams, dickie jones cinematography sol polito art direction ted smith film editor george amy. There is simply not enough space to properly and adequately describe all that happened in the city that gave birth to the fabulous history of nevadas gold and silver mining processes. Just a mile away lies nevada city, a western town created from a collection of buildings from other ghost towns. Come explore this ghost town area rich in history, known as alder gulch, and experience the old west. Virginia city visitor center 2020 all you need to know. As such, the shows characters made visits to the town regularly. It is part of the renosparks metropolitan statistical area. A boom town of the post civil war era, virginia city served as the montana territorial capital for 10 years, until the gold ran out. This is the most comprehensive video of the area ever produced. Confederate officer vance irby scott has a wacky idea to rescue the waning fortunes of the south. For a family or group of 5 available for purchase from the virginia city depot or nevada city museum unlimited rides on the train reservations required and must be the made the day of the train ride gold panning at river of gold entrance to the nevada city history museum discounts at participating businesses show your family pass and ask if you qualify.
Virginia city and the comstock lode legends of america. Box 920 virginia city, nevada 89440 7758474386 or 8007187587. According to the united states census bureau, the town has a total area of 0. Union agent bradford errol flynn with pals alan hale, guinn williams enters a local saloon, surprised to find julia miriam hopkins, the nice girl and secret confederate agent he met on the stagecoach, leading a saucy version of a historically correct song, in virginia.
Virginia city, nevada events and visiting the comstock. Virginia city 1940 official trailer errol flynn, miriam. Three lakes park and nature center includes a 6,500 square foot facility with handson exhibits and a 50,000 gallon aquarium. Virginia city is an unincorporated community that is the county seat of storey county, nevada, united states. West virginia stories full movie, hd, award winning drama, english, entire film free full movies duration. Nov 08, 2014 virginia city montana is a national historic landmark and the site of many historical firsts for montana. Like casablanca, this movie is set during a war, takes place in a divided, tense city, concerns a longago. Classic warner brothers western about a cowboy out to tame the wild. Birds eye view of virginia city, storey county, nevada.
The virginia city depicted on bonanza was located at rko forty acres in hollywood. It is a remarkably well preserved old west victorian gold mining town just 20 miles west of yellowstone national park 90 miles by road. Virginia city cultivates a fun and friendly atmosphere by holding several unusual events during the year. Virginia city, released in 1940, is a film that could have been rated as a western classic, because of the cast members alone. Virginia city is located about 23 miles south of reno, nevada. Indeed, the only discerning links between the two pictures are the western setting and the presence in the cast of errol flynn, frank mchugh, alan hale and guinn big boy williams. Folklore indicates that the town got its name from a man named james finney who was nicknamed old. It is a town rich in history and the home to a lot of firsts and lasts. See the many films shot in virginia and visit the places they were filmed. Virginia city nevada virginia city events travel nevada. Compiled by kathy weiser legends of america, updated october 2019. Virginia city montana is a national historic landmark and the site of many historical firsts for montana. Virginia city, nevada is an old west town thats famous for 1859s comstock lode silver discovery.
This is the film that inspired the mel brooks classic blazing saddles. The very much alive ghost town, virginia city, montana,is frozen in time. He signs on as foreman of a cattle ranch and begins romancing molly stark diane lane, a. Here are the places you can go where it was filmed. Virginia city, the best known of these and the sole survivor, became the capitol of the territory. F or fans of film and television, virginia is a perfect destination. Confederate officer vance irby scott has a wacky idea to rescue the. Virginia city montana lodging virginia city, montana. Based on a true story, virginia city 1940 is part of a successful series of seven collaborations between michael curtiz and errol flynn. Virginia city, dvd, manufactured on demand, westerns, 888574446277. Concieved as a followup to the 1939 western dodge city, errol flynn, humphrey bogart and randolph scott face off over a fortune in gold bound for the confederacy from virginia city.
Virginia city is a 1940 film directed by michael curtiz, starring errol flynn, miriam hopkins, randolph scott, and humphrey bogart. The 15 best things to do in virginia city updated 2020. Youd expect more from this followup to the splendid dodge city, but warner bros failed to provide star errol flynn and director michael curtiz with the same. The most helpful place to go for first timers town maps and discounted tickets to attractions. Virginia city montana lodging goldrush1863 20191215t15. There is no doubt virginia city is the best known of the early nevada mining towns. According to the koppen climate classification system, virginia city. Many are family friendly, while some are suited to an adult crowd. Virginia city, the best known of these and the sole survivor, became the capitol of the territory 18641875. Enjoy the amenities, restaurants, hotels, shops and activities such as gold panning, theater, tours, and train rides during the summer months. The new focus feature film harriet was filmed in and around richmond, virginia in 2018. Virginia city 1940 is not only a classic warner western but is a classic errol flynn western as well.
Book your tickets online for the top things to do in virginia city, nevada on tripadvisor. State farm is part of the old james river correctional center, a staterun prison property where several sets have been built and used over the years for such productions as john adams, lincoln, turn, and washingtons spies. Virginia city 1940 official trailer errol flynn, miriam hopkins movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. Virginia city, nv 86 s c st, virginia city, nevada 89440 rated 4. To see whats happening on a particular date, visit the event calendar. The black and white film of virginia city is very well done, but considering the filming sites of the american west, it could have been indeed spectacular if it had been filmed in technicolor. It is a remarkably wellpreserved old west victorian gold mining town just 50 miles west of yellowstone national park 90 miles by road. Virginia city tourism commission 86 south c street p. Much of the movie was filmed on this set, including scenes where harriet tubman was enslaved and more. Flynn had great success with his playing in westerns which baffled and intrigued the actor no end and prompted him, on occasion, to refer to himself as the rich mans roy rogers. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises virginia city may 26, 1941 errol flynn martha scott vintage radio collection.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. A blue sky sprawls between ridges frosted in deep evergreen, framing alder gulch much as when native american tribes traversed this landscape 800 years ago. Promoted as a followup to the popular 1939 western dodge city which, indeed, was left wide open for a sequel in its closing scenes, virginia city bears only surface resemblance to the earlier film. These days, few people continue seeking gold in alder gulch.
Watch virginia city full movie in hd visit movie 17836 union officer kerry bradford escapes from a confederate prison and races t. Usns comfort to depart for new york city on saturday. Montana boom towns between yellowstone and glacier. The town of virginia city sprang up virtually overnight in the summer of 1863.
Comstock, portrayed by longtime local, tommy myers, youll learn the fascinating story of the discovery of the comstock lode, and travel with him through the years as he shares the remarkable adventures of mark twain, the bonanza kings, adolph sutro, the grosh. A confederate sympathizer and a mexican bandit, each with their own stake in the loot, stand in his way. Walk where the stars have walked, and perhaps see some set remnants along the way. Based on a screenplay by robert buckner, the film is about a union officer who escapes from a confederate prison and is sent to virginia city from where his former prison commander. Most of the filming on location was done in and near flagstaff, arizona, with additional filming in calabassas, california near the warner brothers. Indeed, the only discerning links between the two pictures are the western setting and the presence in the cast of errol flynn, frank mchugh. Virginia city was born with the discovery of gold in alder gulch in 1863. Despite an overwhelming love story and some flaws in the cast, this western conveys a story of adventure and passion thanks to miriam hopkins and errol flynns performances. Step back in time and see how the west was fun in historic virginia city. Virginia city the 1940 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Based on a screenplay by robert buckner, the film is about a union officer who escapes from a confederate prison and is sent to.
Virginia and the townpopulated by amy madigan, toby jones, yeardley smithare full of secrets and everyone knows virginia can only keep things together for so long. Virginia city is one of the oldest established communities in nevada. Union officer kerry bradford escapes from confederate prison and is set to virginia city in nevada. Virginia city 1940 full movie download full hd youtube. Virginia city is near the site of the fictitious ponderosa ranch on the western television drama bonanza.
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