Hound-Dog Man

press release: USA | 1959 | 35mm | 87 min.

Director: Don Siegel

Cast: Fabian, Carol Lynley, Stuart Whitman

Teen singing sensation Fabian, only sixteen-years-old at the time of production, made his first big-screen appearance in this charming, bucolic period musical set in 1912. The simple story, based on a novel by Fred Gipson (Old Yeller) revolves around two hunting buddies (Fabian and Whitman) and their various romances with country women. “Fabian is surprisingly good; of course, he also sings” (Leonard Maltin). A beautiful 35mm color and CinemaScope print from the 20th Century Fox vaults will be shown.

After a nearly 16-month hiatus, big screen movies are making their comeback at the UW Cinematheque’s regular venue, 4070 Vilas Hall! Beginning Wednesday June 30, the Cinematheque will commence six weeks of free screenings beginning with Leo McCarey’s Make Way for Tomorrow, a classic tearjerker that was originally scheduled for April 2020. The summer lineup includes canonized comedies, action blockbusters, international thrillers, contemporary gems from Asia, the complete American works of French superstar Jean Gabin, a three-film salute to Charles Bronson in honor of his centennial, and more!

Summer programming will take place on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings and all feature films will be screened from original or archival 35mm prints. Admission, as always, is free and open to the public. Seating will be limited and socially distanced according to current UW-Madison policies. When possible, additional showtimes have been added to accommodate more viewers. All Cinematheque screenings are free and open to the public.