Texan ben hogan glenn ford works as a golf caddy to stay close to the game he loves. Pga tour stats, video, photos, results, and career highlights. Hogan got off to a slow start, but he later improved. Follow the sun fox cinema archives dvd talk dvd movie. His recovery and return to the links provides the dramatic momentum of the films final reels. Ben hogan pga tour profile news, stats, and videos. Throw in dennis okeefe and the homogenization of one of the greatest comeback stories in sports is a complete whitewash. Follow the sun 1951 changes the movie database tmdb. Through diligence and tenacity, hogan reaches the top ranks of pro golfing only to be horribly mangled in a car accident. Rather odd ben hogan biopic is a curiously contracted affair. Later that year, the movie follow the sun starring glenn ford as mr. The movie as shown in this initial contract was first known as the ben hogan story with pencil notation to contract showing that follow the sun had evolved into the official title.
Many golfers and sports figures of the day appear in the movie. Apr 29, 2011 here hogan is hitting a 4 wood in the movie follow the sun. Watch follow the sun online stream full movie directv. Also included are newspaper clippings regarding the release of the movie.
The title maybe should have been the ben hogan story. During his convalescence, hogan is amazed to by the outpouring of regard from his fans. Buy ben hogan follow the sun feature film dvd glenn ford plays ben hogan in the inspiring biographical film of the golf legend. This movie was most enjoyable and gave me a better view on the story titled the ben hogan story, follow the sun. The inspiring film biography of the courageous champion golfer ben hogan. Amf ben hogan golf clubs were sold continuously from 1960 to 1985 when amf was bought by minstar who sold the ben hogan company in 1988 to cosmo world, who owned the club manufacturer until 1992, when it was sold to another independent investor, bill goodwin. Its all on the movie to make me care about him and his story. Ben also pursues a romance with valerie fox, and as the couple grow to adulthood, they become engaged. There is also a small chunk of paper torn from the bottom right corner. Follow the sun which told the story of ben and valerie hogan, and how the couple stayed together through bens military service, professional golf, and a near fatal car accident.
On the brink of his greatest success, hogan is seriously injured in an auto accident. Apr 06, 2017 the king, arnold palmer, reflects on his frustration with ben hogan and proving him wrong at the masters. From his humble beginnings and heartbreaking childhood growing up in west texas, to his nearly unparalleled success as a champion golfer, hogan s dickensian like story serves as a. As a very aged golfer now it was a joy for me to see it again. He was a worse player than humphrey bogart, but a better one than glenn ford, who portrayed ben hogan in follow the sun, very possibly the worst movie ever made. Follow the sun 1951 texan ben hogan glenn ford works as a golf caddy to stay close to the game he loves. From his humble beginnings and heartbreaking childhood growing up in west texas, to his nearly unparalleled success as a champion golfer, hogans dickensian like story serves as a remarkable tale of perseverance and inspiration. Glenn ford, no mean duffer himself, stars as hogan, here depicted as a singlepurposed individual to whom golf is everything. Through diligence and tenacity, hogan reaches the top ranks of pro golfing only. Follow the sun 1951 05221951 us drama 1h 33m user score. Your item will be previously owned but still in great condition.
One year after his triumph, the movie follow the sun, starring glenn ford as hogan, premiered. Watch follow the sun starring glenn ford in this biography on directv. May 23, 2019 coming from humble beginnings, the film examines hogans incredible journey to becoming one of the greatest golfers of alltime, serving as the inspiration for the 1951 motion picture follow the sun. The facts are known but not included in this movie. Here hogan is hitting a 4 wood in the movie follow the sun. The acting is good but the story doesnt go into detail. Coming from humble beginnings, the film examines hogan s incredible journey to becoming one of the greatest golfers of alltime, serving as the inspiration for the 1951 motion picture follow the sun. Hogan chronicles the life of one of golfs most revered superstars, ben hogan.
Follow the sun 1951 ben hogan golf original vintage movie. You know those movies you watch every time you stumble across them. Episodic in the extreme and boasting repressed thespian renderings from glenn ford hogan, ann baxter valerie ford and dennis okeefe chuck williams, it resembles a feature length episode of leave it to beaver and is deathly afraid of tarnishing or humanizing the hogan legend. The complex relationship between hogan and his unhappy wife is also misrepresented badly. Follow the sun early version personal ben hogan contracts. Golf crosses over to main stream movies in the hollywood hit follow the sun.
Hogan became an instant hit, beloved at last, a golfing celebrity. Episodic in the extreme and boasting repressed thespian renderings from glenn ford hogan, ann baxter valerie ford and dennis okeefe chuck williams, it resembles a feature length episode of leave it to beaver and is deathly afraid of tarnishing or humanizingthe hogan legend. Anne baxter costars as hogan s supportive wife valerie, who sticks with him through thick and thin. Follow the sun movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. Follow the sun film follow the sun is a 1951 biographical film of the life of golf legend ben hogan. Even as a poor child hogan had a love for the game of golf. Movie info follow the sun is the filmed biography of golf champion ben hogan. Glenn ford plays ben hogan in the inspiring biographical film of the golf legend. Ben hogan follow the sun dvd, 2004 for sale online ebay. A biographical film of ben hogan, from his start as a golf caddy to being considered one of golfs greatest players. A most classic movie and a must have for anyone who enjoys reality, fact and feel good movies.
May 08, 2018 all of which is a wellknown story by now, part of history along with that picturesque swing, the calmness, ice water in his veins, the famous comeback, the movie that depicted his life around the crash, follow the sun. Original 1951 movie poster for follow the suncondition is good to very good. A biographical film of ben hogan, from his start as a golf caddy to being considered one of golf. Jun 15, 2019 where most other golf films fail by being too slow and meandering the kingdom of shivas irons, bobby jones. This film gives a whole new meaning to blood, sweat and tears.
Jun 10, 20 it was so incredible that only a year later hollywood would make a movie about it follow the sun with glenn ford playing hogan, and anne baxter as his wife valerie. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. I dont know the first thing about the sport or the man. I saw this movie as a kid but couldnt remember anything about it except that i enjoyed it. I guess im one of thoses who says the book was better. Follow the sun glenn ford anne baxter dennis okeefe 1951 pro golfer ben hogan glenn ford marries his childhood sweetheart anne baxter and makes a comeback after an auto accident.
It stars glenn ford as hogan and anne baxter as his wife. Hogans golf status and natural skill is enough to shape this movie into an entertaining film, but when you add the physical and emotional aspects of the traumatic events in his life, you get a drama. Follow the sun is a 1951 biographical film of the life of golf legend ben hogan. Ben hogan swing follow the sun sam goulden golf youtube. Ben hogan was born on august, 1912 in dublin, texas, usa. Hogan documentary coming to golf channel june 17 and 18. If you wish to learn anything about ben hogan and what made him tick, avoid follow the sun. He is known for his work on the caddy 1953, the ken murray show 1950 and all american swing stars 1948. Where most other golf films fail by being too slow and meandering the kingdom of shivas irons, bobby jones. This movie should be required viewing for any player earning a pga tour card today. Follow the sun is the filmed biography of golf champion ben hogan. Follow the sun early version personal ben hogan contractsrelease forms for movie with news clips offered here are ben hogans early contracts and release forms for the movie about his life follow the sun. He got a job as a caddy, where he learned the rules of the game and helped pull his family out of their financial rut. This movie is about a shy guy who becomes a very good professional but it doesnt explain why.
Most regard ben hogan, although not the winner of the most titles, the greatest overall shot maker of the game. Anne baxter and glenn ford in follow the sun 1951 glenn ford in follow the. Hogan knew he wanted to become a golf pro when he worked as a golf caddy helping to support his family. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. I saw ben hogan play two of four rounds at wentworth in 1956 when he was paired with sam snead in the canada cup now the world cup glenn ford plays hogan very convincingly. There is a tear on the right hand side that goes into the image but isnt very noticeable. I enjoyed it once again, wouldnt rave about it but if you are a golfer its compulsive viewing. Bring some kleenex, the ending will put tears in your eyes with all the real life characters doing tributes to mr. Stroke of genius, and even follow the sun, the first movie about ben and valerie hogan, were painful in that regard hogan is edited like one of the mans swings. Hey, im really the litmus test for a movie like follow the sun. He even received a tickertape parade in new york city in 1953, upon his return from winning the british open, the only time he played the event. However, his beautiful and supportive wife, valerie anne baxter, urges him to pursue his longheld dream of becoming a professional golfer.
This is a trailer for my new movie about ben hogan. If you like golf, youll enjoy this story of one of the games great players, ben hogan essayed here by glenn ford. Through sheer determination, he recovers and goes on to become one of the great golfers of his time. However, his beautiful and supportive wife, valerie anne baxter, urges him to pursue his longheld dream of. If not, follow the sun is still a pleasant biography of a man who finds the. Anyone interested in ben hogan should read ben hogan s secret by bob thomas. The ben hogan story the film biography of the courageous champion golfer ben hogan. Once married, he pursued his dream of being a professional golfer. The caddying led to playing golf and at the age of 17 he turned pro. On the brink of his greatest success, hogan is seriously injured in. A huge golf fan is necessarily going to be biased going into a movie about golfing legend ben hogan, but im clean. Glenn ford, no mean duffer himself, stars as hogan, here depicted as a singlepurposed individual to whom golf is.
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