tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post2423913084873243211..comments2024-03-28T17:53:45.682-04:00Comments on GREAT OLD MOVIES: WORLD IN MY CORNERWilliamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-89225027913512989542018-03-30T12:26:37.342-04:002018-03-30T12:26:37.342-04:00Murphy was the most decorated hero of WW 2, winnin...Murphy was the most decorated hero of WW 2, winning every award the Army could give out, and many medals of bravery. In one famous incident He held off a contingent of Nazis from atop a tank that was in danger of exploding any minute to save the lives of his buddies. At a very early age he took over the raising of his siblings after the death of their parents. <br /><br />James Cagney took an interest in him but felt he didn't have the acting chops. Still, Murphy was persistent and got roles originally because of his fame and heroism -- it didn't hurt that he was good-looking as well. He was no Olivier, but he developed into a competent actor, mostly doing westerns in the latter half of his career. He developed severe PTSD. <br /><br />A remarkable figure. Only JFK's grave gets more visitors than Murphy's. Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-62324586432389600192018-03-30T09:27:19.210-04:002018-03-30T09:27:19.210-04:00Apparently Murphy was a huge hero and heartthrob. ...Apparently Murphy was a huge hero and heartthrob. My mom had a 1950s scrapbook full of clippings of James Dean, Elvis Presley--and Audie Murphy. <br /><br />I still have yet to see one of his films. Will now have to get around to it!<br />-Chrisangelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.com