Bright, bold and hard to miss, this huge mural on the theater in Roslyn WA of Marlon Brando is striking. Taken last fall on a day trip to Roslyn, I was impressed with this colorful and well done mural by Ellensburg, WA artist Don O’Connor. O’Connor also painted Oasis mural on the side of the Roslyn Cafe shown in the opening sequence of the hit TV show ‘Northern Exposure,’ shared with you in a post last October.
The movie ‘The Wild One,’ was produced by Stanley Kramer Productions and directed by Laslo Benedek. Starring Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler, the leader of a motorcycle gang who cause trouble in a small town and the ensuing drama. Hailed as one of the greatest Hollywood actors of all time, Brando was 29 years old when the film was made (having starred in 35 movies in his career) and he passed away in 2004 at the age of 80. The movie I recall best that he starred in was ‘The Godfather,’ from 1972. Brando’s activism for me personally was off-putting at times and I didn’t always like or enjoy his work even though those who ‘know’ better gave him critical acclaim.
Thank you for hanging in there with me these past couple weeks through my ups and downs of visiting and commenting on your blogs. I do enjoy visiting each of you and seeing your photography and points of view. I worked most of this past week, albeit a very rough week it was. Another visit to the asthma doctor, more and different treatment and medications were given and although I am still ill, I am hoping to be better soon.
Thanks for joining me today, for the view that is right here! ~ Madge
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‘WEEKLY TOP SHOT’ #30
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sorry you’re having ailments! this is a very interesting mural. :)
I know you haven’t been feeling well, Madge and as an asthma sufferer myself, I hope you kick this thing soon. xoxo
Wow, this is beautiful and COOL (as my teenager would say ;-)) ! I love these buildings with artwork myself, but this is quite impressive! :-) Oh, hope you’ll get well soon.
I’m linking up to you soon. :-)
I hope you feel better soon!
That is a beautiful mural and the colors are fantastic..
Wow, I love this shot, it’s an amazing mural :)
It most certainly is ‘in yer face’ as they say. And shows Brando at his prime.
That is great! What a heart breaker!
a mural that reminds of ones teens. :)
Sorry to hear you have asthma. I know a lot about that as my daughter has a severe version of it. :(
That is a great shot! – and how appropriate to find it on a theatre!
Great shot, Madge. Hope you’re feeling well soon.
Thanks for hosting!
I love this one Madge! Hope you feel better.
Brando is still a star, decades after he made movies like this. I like this painting.
Feel better soon! I feel your ‘pain’…I’ve had a head cold for over a week. It’s finally on its way out but still so congested.
Love this photo and thank you so much for the link to Northern Exposure. That was such a great show! Again, get well…better days are coming!
I like that picture, wonderful painting giant, a nice contrast. Greetings.
That is a great shot!! I hope your new treatments/meds help you to feel better soon!
That’s a fantastic mural and a wonderful photo! Really nice, Madge!
Wow, what a mural!
The artist is quite good. What a huge undertaking.
I’m going to make a note and try to join in to the meme next week.
Must be a big fan.
Great shot,thanks so much for hosting I hope your feeling better :)
cool shot! :)
i hope you feel better really soon, madge.
this is such an interesting mural, and the colours are so lovely. thanks so much for sharing:)
Great shot of the mural! Love the texture of the shake roof too. Sorry to hear you’ve not been feeling well…hope the changed in meds help and you have a better week. Maura
Try never to miss The Wild One on TCM when it plays… btw Brando looked much better in the face then pictured here. hahaha
I’ve never seen ‘The Wild One’ , I’m ashamed to say. But I did adore Northern Exposure!
Thanks for sharing at Your Sunday Best this week, Madge. :)
That is a really cool mural, go big or go home :-)
Happy Mother’s day!
I hope they can get your asthma under control soon, what a bummer.
Love the mural, things like that are always fun to see!
Wow – that is dedication to an icon if you are using the entire side of your barn. Nice shot
What a great movie! An icon of the 50’s. Fantastic find.
I think I have to put Roslyn on my “places to go” list! Fabulous image capture, Madge . I am sorry to hear that your asthma is bad…..I spent my entire childhood and adolescence with asthma (no meds or inhalers then!), but seemed to outgrow it in my late 30’s or early 40’s. I have to stay away from cats, but that’s not a problem. I hope your doctor figures something out for you soon.
You always have just THE BEST photos… it’s a joy to visit your blog. xox
Great shot!
First visit here Madge and what a cool wall mural……….though I’m useless at film titles – I’ve probably seen it but it would take about 5 mins of me watching the movie again to recognise it. Hope you feel better soon.
Thank you so much for visiting our blog and the invitation! Hope you are feeling better soon!
Wonderful painting.
Thanks for reminding me of Northern Exposure.
I watched the show while it was running…
and have the whole series on DVD (which I’ve watched).
This was a great show with lots of philosophy mixed in the fun.
I’m sorry you’re having asthmas problems. No fun. But your photography is wonderful. This mural is impressive.
truly amazing and very worthy of the title TOP SHOT.
my first time here .. thanks for hosting…
Wow…that is cool. And, I love the colors in your shot!
Love this!
Love Marlon Brando, what a classic! Great mural and photo!