David EilersJanuary 3, 2012

Bad Day at Black Rock

Ann's mom Rosemary has learned to watch for jeeps. She alerted me a couple days ago to a movie she recorded with Spencer Tracy from 1955 called Bad Day at Black Rock. It's a good movie. One of the reasons it is such a good movie is that a good looking Willys MB plays a staring role and receives some good screen time. It even gets to be involved in a chase scene! Here are some closeups:

4 Comments

SE Pennsylvania SteveJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:34 PM
Yes, Spencer Tracy tearing around in an MB, that was some action scene. By the way, next time you watch White Christmas notice the military jeep in a war scene near the beginning, then you'll see another one later (or it might be the same one) that the retired general drives, implying he got himself a war surplus jeep.
BlaineJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:22 AM
I've got a girlfriend that is learning to watch for Jeeps and odd vehicles too.
Steve E.January 4, 2012 at 3:11 AM
...back in the days when the movies had a good story, and the actors could act, and the filming was terrific. I have several good friends that can now spot a Willys a mile away, some even tell me when they're for sale. We are such bad influences on people sometimes. Good on us! I watched the trailer, sounds like a good movie. Nothing like vintage trains and automobiles. What's he doing, looking for a parts car in that old ghost town? I hope Spencer Tracy doesn't end up rolling that MB. I'd prefer a happy ending. (lol) **Steve E.**
Bob OBJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:28 AM
Note the spare tire bracket mounted on the drivers side,just behind the wheelwell.