#the abominable snowman 1957

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I made this ages ago. Pre-AI.

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The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas (1957)

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SUMMARY: A kindly English botanist and a gruff American scientist lead an expedition to the Himalayas in search of the legendary Yeti.

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☠︎︎ W A T C H I N G ✩

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THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN Reviews of Hammer horror

The Abominable Snowman is a 1957 British horror film about an English botanist and an American scientist on an expedition to the Himalayas in search of the legendary Yeti. Directed by Val Guest (The Quatermass Xperiment; Quatermass II), it is based on a 1955 BBC television play, The Creature, written by Nigel Kneale (The Quatermass Xperiment and sequels), who also wrote the screenplay adaptation…

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Forrest Tucker

Physique: Average Build Height: 6’ 4" (1.93 m)

Forrest Meredith Tucker (February 12, 1919 – October 25, 1986; aged 67) was an American actor in both movies and television who appeared in over a hundred film and TV productions. He appeared in films like The Yearling, Sands of Iwo Jima and The Abominable Snowman. Tucker is best remembered for his role of Sergeant Morgan O'Rourke on the television comedy series F Troop. Following the run of F Troop, he made a few more films and appeared often on television in shows like Gunsmoke, Marcus Welby, MD, Ironside, Fantasy Island and Love Boat.

Tall, ruggedly handsome with thick wavy hair and a feature Tucker nicknamed, “The Chief.” A cock that’s comparable to some of the “big guns” of old Hollywood that includes Milton Berle, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Gary Cooper, Charlie Chaplin and Groucho Marx. I haven’t found any info stating size, but it has to be big from of the shots I’ve seen of him.

Born in Plainfield, Indiana, Tucker graduated from Washington-Lee High School, Arlington, Virginia, near Washington, D.C., in 1938, and, after joining the United States Cavalry, was stationed at Fort Myer in Arlington County, Virginia. Tucker's film career started well despite a perception in most Hollywood studios that blond men were not photogenic. He enlisted in the Army during World War II. After twenty years spent mainly in Westerns and action roles, he returned to his roots, showing versatility as a comedic and stage musical actor.

Tucker was married four times, having a thing for young ladies, fathering three children (one by his first wife and two by his third). Hail to The Chief I say! Apparently, Tucker struggled with a drinking problem that began to affect his performances in the later years of his career. Tucker died of throat cancer at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital on October 25, 1986.

RECOMMENDATIONS: F Troop (TV Series 1965–1967) The Crawling Eye (1958) The Abominable Snowman (1957) Sands of Iwo Jima (1949)

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Some screencaps of our beloved Cushing I took while watching him as John Rollason in The Abominable Snowman (1957)

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24 Classic (Non-Holiday Related) Films to Give You Vintage Wintery Vibes

Movies for when the Christmas and Holiday season is over, but you still want to watch something to evoke winter from another time.

*I went for anything pre-1980 for those who were looking for something more on the vintage/retro side. I also tried to pick from a selection of different genres to suit whatever mood you might be in.

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Action/Adventure:

The Call of the Wild (1935)

The Call of the Wild (1972)

Day of the Outlaw (1959)

Snow Trail/銀嶺の果て (1947)

Comedy:

Charade (1963)

The Gold Rush (1925)

Hit the Ice (1943)

Winter A-Go-Go (1965)

Drama:

Anna Karenina (1935)

Anna Karenina (1948)

Doctor Zhivago (1965)

The Idiot/白痴 (1951)

Love Story (1970)

Portrait of Jennie (1948)

Horror/Crime Noir:

The Abominable Snowman (1957)

On Dangerous Ground (1951)

The Snow Woman/怪談雪女郎 (1968)

Spellbound (1945)

The White Reindeer/Valkoinen peura (1952)

Musical:

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

Ski Party (1965)

Snow Gets In Your Eyes (1938)

Sun Valley Serenade (1941)

Wild Wild Winter (1966)

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1. Dr, Victor Frankenstein - Hammer Frankenstein series

2. Doctor Van Helsing - Horror of Dracula (1958)

3. Sherlock Holmes - Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)

4. John Banning - The Mummy (1959)

5. Dr. John Rollason - The Abominable Snowman (1957)

6. Mr. Smith - Asylum (1972)

7. General Spieldorf - The Vampire Lovers (1970)

8. Dr. Wells - Horror Express (1972)

9. Herbert Flay - Madhouse (1974)

10. Dr. Christopher Maitland - The Skull (1965)

11. Dr. Namaroff - The Gorgon (1964)

12. Philip Grayson - The House That Dripped Blood (1971)

13. SS Commander - Shock Waves (1977)

14. Frederick Utterson - I, Monster (1971)

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1957. The Abominable Snowman

An English botanist and an American scientist lead a team in the Himalayas in search of the Yeti.

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The Abominable Snowman (1957)

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Retro Trailer: The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas (1957)

Disclaimer: I am not associated with the uploader nor the creators of this trailer.

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Dracula Studio Hammer Films Acquired by Renowned British Theater Mogul John Gore

Iconic British horror label Hammer Films and Studios has been acquired by renowned British theater producer John Gore.

Gore, a 20-time Tony, Emmy and Olivier-winning entertainment producer, is known for his live theater company the John Gore Organization, which owns Broadway.com and Broadway Across America – a leading presenter, distributor and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. The company was one of the producers of three of 2022’s big Tony winners: “A Strange Loop” (best musical), “The Lehman Trilogy” (best play) and “Company” (best revival). Gore is listed in Variety500 – an index of the 500 most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry.

Gore will lead a new team as chair and CEO.

Founded in 1934, Hammer Films is synonymous with horror, after defining the genre in Britain with classics such as “Dracula” (1958) “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957) and “The Mummy” (1959), which made stars of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing while spawning numerous sequels successful across the globe. It also produced such classics as “One Million Years B.C.” (1966), starring Raquel Welch, and “She” (1965), starring Ursula Andress. It has a vast library of content including “The Woman in Black” (2012), “Let Me In” (2010), “The Abominable Snowman” (1957) and “The Quatermass Xperiment” (1953).

In 2021, the U.K.’s Network Distributing signed a deal with Hammer Films to form Hammer Studios Ltd. After the death of managing director Tim Beddows in 2022, Network was liquidated.

Under Gore’s management, the plan is to invest significantly in Hammer Films to breathe new life into the studio, blending the nostalgic charm of Hammer with modern cinematic style and innovation, while preserving its heritage and library. A new slate of films and projects will be unveiled imminently.

The first film of the new incarnation of the studio to be released is B Good Picture Company’s “Doctor Jekyll,” starring Eddie Izzard and Scott Chambers and directed by Joe Stephenson. It is due for a theatrical release later this year.

Gore said: “Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve been enchanted by the magic of Hammer Films. Its stories, its characters and its unique place in British heritage and cinema have been a source of inspiration and wonder. Today, as I stand at the helm of this iconic studio, my commitment is twofold: to celebrate and preserve the unmatched legacy of Hammer and to usher in a new era of storytelling that captivates audiences worldwide. With significant investment and a fresh creative vision, we will ensure that the spirit of Hammer not only endures but thrives in the modern age.”

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HAMMERWATCH: THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN (1957). Peter Cushing returns for his second Hammer outing and this time he is off to the Himalayas in search of the Yeti. No Christopher Lee in this one. No colour, either. I guess the studio execs figured that with so much white snow on display, colour would be a waste of money. We do, however, get Richard Wattis in a supporting role. One of the unsung greats of UK films and TV, Wattis was a ubiquitous presence on screens throughout the 50s and 60s. Nice to see him in a Hammer. The movie is comprised of exterior shots (actually the French Alps), studio-bound and obviously fake “exteriors” with painted backdrops, and studio created monastery interiors, none of which is particularly rewarding to look at. While Cushing is as wonderful as ever, the second lead, Forrest Tucker, is an abrasive and extremely unsubtle American actor who irritated me from start to finish. There’s a lot of climbing, quite a bit of dull philosophising, and not much Yeti (and what little is seen is pretty disappointing). It’s all too ponderous, though it does have a few eerie moments. Overall, this is eclipsed by much of Hammer’s output. My attention wandered.