We will combine the shipping on multiple purchases to the same address. Printed on 100 gms english book paper, it is issued in a limited press run of 250 copies by the junipero serra press, san fernando, california, 1988. Knute accepts a position as an instructor but hes also coaching the football team, which becomes his fulltime job. Book overview wherever football is played, wherever crowds gather to watch a gridiron spectacle, knute rockne is still the greatest name associated with the game. Although he was considered the greatest football coach of all time and the man who revolutionized the sport by introducing the passing game, most moviegoers today are probably not that familiar with the name knute rockne.
Knute kenneth rockne 4 march 1888 31 march 1931 was a norwegianamerican football player and coach at the university of notre dame, regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college football history. Stuhldreherall american quarterback and one of the four horseman. This radio dramatization of the classic movie, featuring the original stars, aired on december 2, 1940. As rockne was a devote catholic, his personal prayer book shows great use. The life of the legendary notre dame football coach is recounted from his childhood, when young.
Not only was he arguably the greatest coach of all time, he passed on a chance at being a professor of chemistry to mold the lives of young men. Stuhldreher all american quarterback and one of the four horseman. He has become a legend connected with his school, notre dame. This incredible lot contains one of the articles that meant so much to knute rockne that he carried them with him on his last flight. Howard, starring pat obrien, gale page, donald crisp, and ronald reagan it is a biopic of legendary college football coach knute rockne obrien, who built the notre dame fighting irish into a football dynasty. Introduction and postscript by father john cavanaugh, c. Featuring a compilation of neverbeforeseen archival photos and videos, and rare audio, rockne of ages offers a new perspective and unique portrait of notre dames greatest coach. All american 1940 is the inspirational film biography of the famous and prominent notre dame football coach, knute rock rockne pat obrien. Knute rockne, allamerican audiobook by lux radio theatre. The colfax, granada, state and palace theaters each screened the feature to packed houses. The movie was based on the early career of knute rockne. Inducted into the library of congress national film registry. Coach rockne pat obrien leads notre dame with the gipper ronald reagan. Knute rockne is the famed football player and coach of notre dame.
Knute rockne was notre dames master motivator by bob carter special to it was almost the size of president kennedys type. Then, in 1941, ronald reagan starred in the movie kings row in which he played a man who wakes up in the hospital only to discover that his legs have been amputated by a vengeful doctor. Four winners by knute rockne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bacon got his one chance to direct errol flynn in footsteps in the dark 1941, which featured flynn not as a swashbuckler or a. The life of the legendary notre dame football coach is recounted from his childhood, when young rockne played by johnny sheffield startles his. Lot detail notre dame legend knute rocknes prayer book. Featuring a stellar performance by golden globewinner and former president ronald reagan as the gipper. His biography at the college football hall of fame identifies him as without question, american. Edited with a prefatory note by bonnie skiles rockne mrs.
Wherever football is played, wherever crowds gather to watch a gridiron spectacle, knute rockne is still the greatest name associated with the game. Knute rockne, all american is a 1940 american biographical film which tells the story of knute rockne, notre dame football coach. The filmography of ronald reagan february 6, 1911 june 5, 2004 includes many motion pictures and television episodes. It helps that that actor went on to become the 40th president of the united states. Other articles where knute rockneall american is discussed. Nils rockne, grandson of the famous coach, just wants to. Rockne of ages is a project dedicated to providing an updated and intimate window into the life of legendary football coach knute rockne.
She appeared in a wide range of character roles in at least 49 films between 1927 and 1951 her roles included martha, mother of knute rockne in knute rockne. George gipp february 18, 1895 december 14, 1920, nicknamed the gipper, was a college football player at the university of notre dame under head coach knute rockne. Knute rockne, all american is a 1940 film directed by lloyd bacon and an uncredited william k. Rockne s treasured pocket prayer book is titled catholics manual in gold on its spine. His biography at the college football hall of fame identifies him as without question, american footballs mostrenowned. It is a biopic of legendary college football coach knute rockne obrien, who built the notre dame fighting irish into a football. And it was gipp and his legendary coach, knute rockne, who were largely responsible for putting the small midwestern allmale school on the map.
Following the broadcast came the climax of the weeks eventsthe fourtheater world premiere of knute rockneall american. Rockne is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college football history. This biography of renowned notre dame coach knute rockne was written by a member of his legendary 1924 team, quarterback harry a. It stars pat obrien portraying the role of rockne and ronald reagan as player george gipp, a. With the studio, he starred in such films as dark victory, knute rockne, all american, and kings row. Pat obrien angels with dirty faces delivers a powerful performance as the famed notre dame football coach in this moving biography. The audience viewed a film that, like knute rockne, all american before it, sacrificed the truth, on occasion, to make for a better story. And in knute rockneall american, which opened yesterday at the strand, they have demonstrated their universality, too, by regarding the subject with as much reverential respect and. His innovations make notre dame one of the premier football powers of the 1920s. Howard, starring pat obrien, gale page, donald crisp, and ronald reagan. Please join us for a fun evening with mark weinberg, former special advisor and press secretary to president reagan, as he discusses his new book, movie nights with the reagans.
Knute rockne man builderall american quarterback one of the four horsemen by stuhldreher, harry a. The gipper, as well as gale page, donald crisp, albert bassermann, owen davis jr. Rockne and the reports of rockne s associates and friends. Knute rockne, all american by lloyd bacon lloyd bacon, pat o. Knute rockne all american was pat obriens finest hour.
Yet the film biography, knute rockne all american 1940, has achieved a certain immortality because of a line spoken by a. Perfect prep for ronald reagan quizzes and tests you might have in school. Knute rockne, all american by lloyd bacon lloyd bacon. The lux radio theatre was one of radios most popular series, attracting hollywoods top stars and boasting a lavish budget. Gipp was selected as notre dames first walter camp allamerican, and played several positions, particularly halfback, quarterback, and. Text is legible but may be soiled and have binding defects. But as he chased fame and glory for his fighting irish, he. With pat obrien, gale page, ronald reagan, donald crisp. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide.
The story of legendary notre dame football player and coach knute rockne. This collection of four films featuring the then future president of the united states ronald reagan includes storm warning, the winning team, the inspirational football film knute rockne. Knute rockne all american, dvd, manufactured on demand, full frame, amaray case, subtitled, drama, biography, 883929691838. The famous game against army, 19, notre dame getting clobbered, players knute pat obrien and gus owen davis jr. Knute rockne all american manufactured on demand, full. Lars rockne and his family, including his four year old son knute, emigrate to chicago in 1892 from their native norway.
A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Facsimile signatures of some of the men who made notre dame famous on back d. Knute rockne all american stuhldreher harry alibris. Reagans acting career began in 1937 when he contracted with warner bros. By his midtwenties knute saves enough to attend obscure notre dame university, where he excels in football and chemistry. Musical inspired by the life of knute rockne opens today. Knute rockne, all american simple english wikipedia, the. This event is free to attend, however books must be purchased in the reagan library museum store to receive signature. Featuring a compilation of neverbeforeseen archival photos and videos, and rare audio, rockne of ages offers a new perspective and uniqu. Knute rockne, allamerican is a 1940 film directed by lloyd bacon and an uncredited william k. The working titles of this picture were all american, the spirit of knute rockne, the story of knute rockne, the fighting irish, laughing irish hearts and the life of knute rockne. Like cavanaughs other critically acclaimed books, the gipper is also a period piece, with a considerable focus on the era before, during, and immediately after wwi. The opening credits read based upon the private papers of mrs. Also see november 1, 19 november 10, 1928 december 6, 1930.
Following the broadcast came the climax of the weeks eventsthe fourtheater world premiere of knute rockne all american. Knute rockneall american 1940 was one of the eras best sports biopics, while honeymoon for three 1941 was an unremarkable comedy. The basis for the film knute rockne, allamerican, which starred ronald reagan as george gipp and included his most famous line. Please join us for a fun evening with mark weinberg, former special advisor and press secretary to president reagan, as he discusses his new book, movie nights with the reagans publish date. Knute rockne was notre dames master motivator espn. With the 1940 release of the classic film knute rockne, all american, the myth of the hero scholarathlete was born, and with it came the age of bigtime college sports in america. Sep 20, 2019 yet the film biography, knute rockne all american 1940, has achieved a certain immortality because of a line spoken by a player who is on screen for only a fraction of the entire film. Knute rockne, all american is an american biographical drama movie. It began in 1934 by featuring dramas from broadway, but there was not. Football, notre dame and winning for the gipper commentator frank deford marks the 75th anniversary of the college football movie knute rockne, all. Knute rockne died in a plane crash on march 31, 1931.
This classic movie stars ronald reagan and pat obrian. Knute rockne all american is a movie that stands the test of time. March 4, 1888 march 31, 1931 was a norwegian american football player and coach at the university of notre dame. Knute rockne, all american is a dramatic and biography pictur starrin ronald reagan. With oscarwinner donald crisp how green was my valley. Nils rockne, grandson of the famous coach, just wants to be one of the guys. Although he wasnt in much of the finished production, knute rockne, all american, his a movie acting premiere did win him acclaim and boosted him to stardom.
Knute rockne is regarded as one of the greatest football coaches of all time, with more than 100 victories and five undefeated seasons. Dorothy tree born dorothy estelle triebitz, may 21, 1906 february, 1992 was an american actress, voice teacher and writer. Knute rockneall american film by bacon 1940 britannica. From the acclaimed author of shake down the thunder. Spine lettering a bit dull, but readable, a very good or better copy lacking the. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.