The Breaking Point
1950
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Jun 28, 2024 · John Garfield (born March 4, 1913, New York, New York, U.S.—died May 21, 1952, New York City) was an American film and stage actor who is best known for his intense portrayals of rebels and antiheroes. Garfield grew up in the poor Jewish section of New York City’s Lower East Side.
Jul 12, 2023 · Unlike many of his contemporaries who struggled in mediocre film roles before reaching stardom, John Garfield became an instant star in a supporting role to Jeffrey Lynn and Priscilla Lane in Four Daughters (1938). Garfield’s portrayal of the brooding and cynical Mickey Borden captivated audiences.
Aug 19, 2023 · He Ran All the Way is a 1951 American crime drama and film noir directed by John Berry and starring John Garfield and Shelley Winters.Distributed by United Artists, it was produced...
Oct 3, 2023 · The official cause of John Garfield’s death was myocardial infarction, or heart attack. He had suffered from heart problems since childhood, when he contracted scarlet fever. He also smoked heavily and had a stressful lifestyle.
Jul 22, 2024 · Air Force is a 1943 American World War II aviation film directed by Howard Hawks and starring John Garfield, John Ridgely, Gig Young, Arthur Kennedy, and Harry Carey. The film was distributed by Warner Bros. and produced by Hal B. Wallis and Jack L. Warner.
2 days ago · Out of the Fog (working title: Danger Harbor) is a 1941 American film noir crime drama directed by Anatole Litvak and starring John Garfield, Ida Lupino and Thomas Mitchell. The film was based on the play The Gentle People by Irwin Shaw. It was made and released by Warner Brothers.
2 days ago · We Were Strangers is a 1949 American adventure drama film directed by John Huston and starring Jennifer Jones and John Garfield. Set in 1933, the film concerns a group of revolutionaries attempting to overthrow the Cuban government of Gerardo Machado.
Sep 4, 2023 · Did John Garfield, the acclaimed actor known for his riveting performances on screen, have a hidden talent that went beyond his acting prowess? Could it be possible that amidst his cinematic achievements, he was also a skilled violinist? As we dive into the lesser-known aspects of John Garfield’s life
May 25, 2024 · On May 20, 1952 Garfield spent hours playing tennis after a sleepless night. Afterwards while at a friend’s apartment, feeling unwell and chilled, he asked to lay down. He never woke up. His heart failed. At the age of only thirty-nine years, John Garfield died.
Jun 7, 2024 · John Garfield was one of the leading male stars of the 1940s and early 1950s, but he died, tragically and suddenly, in 1953 at the age of 39, just after learning he would be Blacklisted.
