Post by mattgarth on Sept 4, 2020 14:26:04 GMT
Ladd gave an excellent performance in what would be his final film role --- as 'Nevada Smith' in THE CARPETBAGGERS.
Filmed in 1963, there was talk that it could lead to a Supporting Nomination.
He may have been denied one for SHANE.
It was filmed in 1951 but not released until 1953 -- director George Stevens took his time overseeing the editing.
In the meantime, his agent-wife Sue got him out of his longtime contract with Paramount Studios to go independent.
In retaliation, the studio refused to promote him for a nomination.
Back to CARPETBAGGERS -- producer Joseph Levine decided to hold up its release in the fall, which would have made Ladd eligible for Oscar consideration.
He decided to go instead for an early summer 1964 release in June -- six months later.
In January 1964, Ladd was dead at age 50.
Filmed in 1963, there was talk that it could lead to a Supporting Nomination.
He may have been denied one for SHANE.
It was filmed in 1951 but not released until 1953 -- director George Stevens took his time overseeing the editing.
In the meantime, his agent-wife Sue got him out of his longtime contract with Paramount Studios to go independent.
In retaliation, the studio refused to promote him for a nomination.
Back to CARPETBAGGERS -- producer Joseph Levine decided to hold up its release in the fall, which would have made Ladd eligible for Oscar consideration.
He decided to go instead for an early summer 1964 release in June -- six months later.
In January 1964, Ladd was dead at age 50.