Long, william hair, louisiana state university press, 1991. John goodman, matt craven, anne heche, ann dowd, bob gunton, bill cobbs, hoyt axton, kirk baltz. Long could no more hide his delusions of grandeur than trump can today. The film originally aired on tnt and was nominated for two emmy awards. After a failed run for the governors mansion in 1924, long ran again in 1928, making over 6,000 campaign stump speeches and winning over 90% of the vote. As the political leader of louisiana, he commanded wide networks of supporters and was willing to take. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from kingfish at the discogs marketplace. A champion of the working man, long parlayed charm and corruption into a depressionera political career as governor and u. These dvds will play on any dvd player anywhere in the world region free. It uses motion detectors to activate the statue when you walk in the room. He continued to loom large even after he was assassinated in 1935. Longs power in his home state eventually bordered on dictatorship, but he received widespread support from the poor and. John goodman is long, the self proclaimed kingfish who marched in parades slashing the air with an. The author has done thorough research, used unknown or new materials to give huey long a more accurate and truthful portrait.
Huey long was caught in a race against time that he could not win. It moves and talks as if it were huey talking about important issues of his day. By 1921, huey long was one of the most powerful and popular men in the state, and was known as the kingfish. On september 8, 1935, huey long was shot in the corridors of the louisiana state capitol that he built. Huey longs senate speeches became legendary, as he packed the public galleries. A man of shameless ambition and ruthless vindictiveness, long orchestrated elections, hired and fired thousands at will, and deployed the state militia as his personal police force. A follower called huey the kingfish and long mustve liked it. August 30, 1893september 10, 1935 served as governor and united states senator from louisiana. Below are selected speeches by huey long, many of which were also delivered on the radio and mailed to share our wealth club members.
John goodman played long in the 1995 film, kingfish. This newsreel culminates footage from paramount and pathe news, which we are the. Long before the donald was the kingfish, louisiana governor and senator huey long. Senator in 1930, ruled louisiana as a virtual dictator, but he also initiated massive public works programs, improved public education and public health, and even established some restrictions on corporate power in the state. Originally made for cable television, this biographical drama chronicles the life of huey p. Brilliant, compelling, and absorbingone of the best books ever done on huey long and his times. The day huey long was shot, david zinman, university of louisiana press, updated edition, 1993, original edition, 1963. Long john goodman, whose corrupt political machine dominated louisiana for. Long was a divisive figure who played a larger than life role in his states politics, and beyond. As the political leader of louisiana, he commanded wide networks of supporters and was willing to take forceful and dictatorial. For me, born in louisiana just after the second world war, the question is at once hypothetical and unavoidable.
Kingfish band, a san francisco bay area rock band that included bob weir, matt kelly and dave torbert kingfish, the bands first album. Long, after wining the senate seat h uey pierce long was born in winnfield, winn parish, louisiana on august 30, 1893. Huey long, the eighth child of a louisiana farmer, stands out as one of the most colorful figures in the history of american politics. T he story is told in flashbacks as he reflects on his rise from humble beginnings, to governor of louisiana, and on to u.
August 30, 1893 september 10, 1935, nicknamed the kingfish, was an american politician who served as the 40th governor of louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and was a member of the united states senate from 1932 until his assassination in 1935. A look at the life and career of controversial louisiana governor. Here is a picture of me in front of the animated statue. Long bridge, spanning mississippi river approximately midway between nine and twelve mile points upstream from and west of new orleans, jefferson, jefferson p original drawing located in the office of modjeski and masters, consulting engineers at 1055 st. Story is told in flashback, beginning with longs assassination in 1935. Threats, assassination plots, and physical attacks against himself and his family beleaguered him. Long, and should be so considered, and goodman hammers the hell out of the role. Long was born on august 30, 1893 in winnfield, louisiana, where he family owned a successful. Huey long, elected governor of louisiana in 1928 and u. Kingfish to america by huey pierce long, henry m christman. Arts and media kingfish george stevens, a character in the radio and television series amos n andy. Winn parish was a stronghold of the populist movement in the 1890s, and socialist sentiments were strong in the area during the years before world war i.
A product of the poor north louisiana hills, he was elected governor of louisiana in 1928, and proceeded to subjugate the powerful state political hierarchy after narrowly defeating an impeachment attempt. But long isnt sitting still for a regular picture here. Arguably the most colorful politician in american history, huey p. From the moment he took office as governor in 1928 to the day an assassins bullet cut him down in donald trump is not the first delusional demagogue to run for president. Huey long 18931935 was one of the most extraordinary american politicians, simultaneously cursed as a dictator and applauded as a benefactor of the masses. Born into a large, contentious, middleclass family in winnfield, louisiana, long became the most famous figure in louisiana politics. Long, a 1995 tv movie kingfish, a song by reggae artist patrice. Long, 1995, directed by thomas schlamme, with john goodman, anne heche, matt craven, at turner classic movies. Long producers bob christiansen, rick rosenberg and john goodman hand the latter a plum role assembled from facts and fancies by writer paul monash. Source for information on long, huey p encyclopedia of the great depression dictionary.
The inspiration for robert penn warrens demagogue in all the kings men, huey long was louisianas governor, then u. The charismatic louisiana politician john goodman goes from governor in 1928 to u. Long is a 1995 drama starring john goodman and directed by thomas schlamme. Huey long was governor of louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and was elected to the u. Harry williams did a great book on huey long, but it is dated. Unable to stop him by legal means, his enemies resorted to violence.
Long to resemble the white house, for this reason it is often called louisianas or hueys white house 5 september 2009, 22. Theodore roosevelt as civil service commissioner, 18891895. Huey long was an american politician best known for his share our wealth program. A nominal democrat, huey long was a radical populist, of a sort we are unfamiliar with in our day. A remake of a 1954 billy wilder romance, this updated version of the play sabrina fair was directed by sydney pollack. He bragged that he bought lawmakers like sacks of potatoes, shuffled em like a deck of cards. Julia ormond stars as sabrina fairchild, the daughter of a kindly chauffeur.
John goodman did his homework and plays the part masterfully. From the moment he took office as governor in 1928 to the day an assassins bullet cut him down in 1935, huey long wielded all but dictatorial control over the state of louisiana. Poll taxes had long disenfranchised poor whites in louisiana, and selective application of literacy standards had all but shut blacks out of the voting process. Long became the youngest governor in louisianas history. Long by william ivy hair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you like huey then youll really enjoy this exhibit. Long had an impact far beyond louisiana and well after his assassination, in 1935. Long is a 1995 television drama starring john goodman and directed by thomas schlamme. At age 34, he was the youngest governor ever elected in the state. Long is brought to vivid life with goodmans swaggering portrayal. Buy kingfish to america by huey pierce long, henry m christman online at alibris. A look at the life and career of controversial louisiana governor huey long, whose nickname was the kingfish. John goodman charts the controversial career of louisianas charismaticsome might say demagogicpolitical kingpin of the depression era.
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