03 Aug On Location: Popular movies made in Washington County
Some of Hollywood’s greatest stars worked in movies that were filmed in Washington County, Utah. They included John Wayne, Robert Redford, Robert Mitchem, Clark Gable, Susan Hayward, Gary Cooper, Marlon Brando, Audie Murphy, Jane Fonda and many more. Over 125 movies were filmed here in the area. Several of those are block busters. Even James Bond, played by Roger Moore was filmed on location here in Washington County and around the world. Hundreds of TV commercials were also filmed here in red rock county.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Glen Blakley, who served on the Washington County Film Commission for 10 years, will show clips from some of these movies and talk about some of the special stories , plus
behind the scene moments.
Reservations suggested:
https://tinyurl.com/OldMovies8-24-19
or 435.879.2254
$4.00 ea
(Museum admission, exhibits and tour is included)
Silver Reef Museum
1903 Wells Fargo Rd
Leeds, UT 84746
Living History all day long with Lawman & the Muddy River Gang shoot outs at 11:30am and 1:00pm- Outside entertainment is Free to the Public!
Artist Jerry Anderson’s sculpture studio is open 11am-4pm
