Always loved Robert Mitchum

Mitchum was cool as ice!

Love watching Robert Mitchum. He was such a handsome MAN.

Robert Mitchum is one of my favorite actors. Thanks so much for having Chris. "Heaven knows Mr. Allison" is so great.

Robert Mitchum is one of The Greats... I Love ALL those Old Westerns.

Robert Mitchum was a helluva actor. Made some great movies.

It's a pleasure to see Robert Mitchell & fam. I still wach those Western movies. Thanks.

I am proud of my naval service. I tell everyone that me and Bob Mitchum were in a movie together a never had a cross word. Truth is me and a couple hundred shipmates from the Big E were extras in Winds Of War..yeah me and Bob were in a movie together. Lol

I got crazy about Mitchum when I seen him in Thunder Road. I knew all he ever did would be great.

@kennethjohnson2967

2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching Thunder Road as a child , loved that movie ! In fact i watched it a couple of weeks ago ! Robert Mitchum is one od my favorite actors ! I'm sure there's a lot of actors that are getting screwed over by liberal Hollywood now ! I don't watch to many movies anymore !

@Elijahhaswings

2 жыл бұрын

You should watch " Out of the Past". It has a very young Robert Mitchum and Kirkland Douglas.

@jimmyonus5478

Жыл бұрын

Shirlee Allison,was Robert Mitchums son in thunder road as well?

@shirleeallison4858

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmyonus5478 yes he was.

Robert Mitchum: "River of No Return" film. Classic!

@Dstrbrdgrnd

3 ай бұрын

Yes it was!! Marilyn and Rory and Mitchum, what a cast!!! One of my all time favorites👍

Robert Mitchum and Dean Martin in five card stud . Another great movie and what a bad preacher!

@mustangmann3502

4 жыл бұрын

Big fan of both of them , Cheers !

@raymondchilds612

3 жыл бұрын

@@mustangmann3502l

Robert Mitchum did the narrative on the movie Tombstone ..him and Sam Elliott had very distinct voices...

@dennydeckerful

4 жыл бұрын

And both of them did "Beef, it's what's for dinner." Voice over for commercials back in the day.

@jozatexan1964

4 жыл бұрын

So did John Wayne and Ben Johnson.

@Lance2773

3 жыл бұрын

James Garner also.

One of Robert Mitchum's movie i love to watch when i was a kid was Heaven Knows Mr. Allison a great war movie.

@gorgeous6737

5 жыл бұрын

Also River of no Return with Marilyn Monroe

@alanatolstad4824

5 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@alanatolstad4824

5 жыл бұрын

I also agree with this one!

@sissy20088

5 жыл бұрын

Those are 2 of my favorites also.

@diehardhushfan

5 жыл бұрын

i LOVE THAT MOVIE

Robert Mitchem waa an icon, you could hear him speak and instantly knew who it was.

Robert Mitchum was a natural he simply was the character and you can’t catch him acting he simply is . You don’t notice anything that you don’t believe is actually real!

Thank you Chris Mitchum your stories are so enjoyable and the way you present them is an added plus. God Bless You and your family.

Robert Mitchum was completely underrated as an actor. He's one of my all time favorites and came across as an outstanding individual in real life. He was also a total babe with an incredible resonance to his voice!

Great interview with Chris Mitchum. So good to hear the background stories. 👍

When I was a child I was in love with Robert Mitchum. It’s really nice listening to his son n sharing stories about his dad. ♥️😊👍

I have been a big fan of Robert Mitchum since I was a kid and have watched all of his Movies many times over and have never been bored watching him. I sure wish I could have met him in person, even if it was only for a few seconds, he was and still is ultra Cool.

I loved him in "Night of the Hunter" excellently evil. Well, he was good in whatever he did.

@mariaevans5793

2 жыл бұрын

Great film,but very dark ,in atmosphere.🤗🇬🇧

So grateful for this witness of the greatness of Robert Mitchum.

Robert Mitchum and His Son Chris Mitchum Both Amazing Talents. Great Show Thank you, Rob!

@DylanMcCleary-zt9im

4 ай бұрын

James mitchum is Robert mitchums clone

Chris Mitchum is a very personable and down to earth guy.

@257squadron

3 жыл бұрын

Loved him in Big Jake

@lindaclark9925

Жыл бұрын

How could he not be? His father was down to earth, just....telling it like it is.

El Dorado is my favorite western. Heaven Knows Mr Allison was a great movie. Shows how good a movie can be with basically only 2 actors. Mitchum has been my favorite actor since I was a kid.

Robert Mitchum was one of my all time favorite actors. The Phillip Marlowe detective series was my favorite movie. Mr. Mitchum could also sing .

@williambilyeu9801

2 жыл бұрын

I thought Bogart was in a better version of "The Big Sleep," but the Robert Mitchum version of "Farewell, My Lovely" was an improvement of the earlier version titled "Murder, My Sweet." Were there other versions of Philip Marlowe with Robert Mitchum? I only know those two, but Mitchum was in several films noirs.

This was really a fun interview 😉 Thanks! I fully enjoy Robert Mitchum films.

26 wasn't a kid in the 40s. Men younger than that beat the heck out of Hitler Mussolini and Tojo. It was a different time

@Lance2773

3 жыл бұрын

Well said !

@Freya-bs5tx

3 жыл бұрын

They were men back then not the pretty boys of today

@ChiefThundermoon

2 жыл бұрын

They all seemed older than their age.

My mother and my oldest sister had such a crush on Robert Mitchum. My first introduction to him was "Thunder Road"! I can't think of any time I was disappointed in any of his movies. No one can blame nepotism for Chris's career either because he has a lot of his father in him but I am sure he might not have had his initial opportunity without a of dad's help.

ROBERT MITCHUM HAS TO BE MY FAVORITE ACTOR IN THE WESTERN EL DORADO.. DEAN MARTIN PLAYED THE SAME CHARACTER IN RIO BRAVO WITH WALTER BRENNAN AND RICKY NELSON

I was 73 before I saw “Night of the Hunter”. I love his quirky, bad guy portrayal and no one could have played it better. It will my favorite along with Ryan’s daughter. I remembered “Home from the Hill” as a child was another favorite. I would like to see it again.

@AWordonWesterns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, J A. Mitch never disappointed!

Bob Mitchum was a class act, and the apple didn't fall far from the tree with Jim and Chris following in his footsteps. An enjoyable segment.

@stephaniebibb9102

5 жыл бұрын

Dale W Miller I used to have respect for Mr. Mitchum, but learning he hit that poor horse, have lost all respect..

@RosebudBB

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephaniebibb9102 He got that horse's respect.

River of No Return is one of my top Mitchum films. Mitchum, Monroe, beautiful locations, and the haunting title song by Ernie Ford

@donnajohnson3334

3 жыл бұрын

I think Tennessee Ernie did an album with the song, but he didn't record it for the Movie.Even my kids recognized the singer as Robert M. They loved that !.

Chris Mitchum was an excellent actor. He added a lot of dimension and sincerity to every movie he was in. Thank you Rob Word for your great interview videos.

@tomsampson8084

2 жыл бұрын

Chris Mitchum was, at best, an extra. His father and John Wayne gave him a career. I also would like to say that I am tired of people who acted in some western movies pretending to be "cowboys" in their later years. This show is lame. Word is not even from the west. He is just a producer from Florida who found a way to make money pretending to be a westerner.

@bluenetmarketing

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomsampson8084 Not sure why you are so negative. What you say doesn't make any sense. Acting is acting, it isn't a documentary using real people. Besides, people change careers all the time. And there's nothing wrong with finding a way to make money. We all do it. Have you done any acting or movie making? You might like it and be good at it if you try.

His eyes smile just like his dad's.

@lindaclark9925

Жыл бұрын

Totally the eyes give it away that he is Roberts son!

@lindaclark9925

Жыл бұрын

Totally the eyes give it away that he is Roberts son!

when i was a young Marine in California, i met Robert Mitchum at a Hospital where my girlfriends Mother worked as a nurse. Mr Mitchum was in a wheel chair and he had the attendant stop when i waved at him. and we talked for a couple of minutes, and i told him i was a big fan of his. he was a good fellow.

@donc9751

5 жыл бұрын

Great story & memory! That's cool that he stopped to talk with you! Hopefully neither of you were there long!

@ashleyschultz3217

4 жыл бұрын

Why was he In a wheelchair?

One of my favorites is "Home from the hill". I never knew any of them were blackballed in the 60s. That's a shame. A lot of western star's sons could have gotten together to do some great western movies and TV series of westerns.

@dukecraig2402

5 жыл бұрын

There's a very interesting interview with Ronald Reagan at his presidential library that in it he talks about John Wayne making the movie The Green Berets and how certain factions in Hollywood tried to purposely torpedo it, Reagan was Governor of California at the time and was told tickets weren't available for the movies opening but in reality they were trying to make the movie look bad by having empty seats on opening night, try looking up Ronald Reagan/John Wayne on youtube and I'll bet you can find it, it's pretty interesting what he said happened and especially John Waynes reaction when he caught on to what was happening.

@chainamarie03

2 жыл бұрын

That's one of my top 3 films. I never knew any were blackballed.

Must've been an amazing way of life having a superstar actor for a father. I always felt that Robert Mitchum was probably a nice person in real life. Sounds like he mostly was.

EL DORALDO was one of my favourite shows 🥰💖🙏oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Once again Rob you've hit another great actor 😍🙏

Great interview Rob! I could listen to Chris Mitchum all day -- what a life he's led so far. Must be difficult growing up and trying to follow in a superstar's footsteps but he seems to have done it his way. Thanks for allowing us to go back to a more genteel time -- guys like Mitchum, Duke, Bond, Cooper, Gable probably wouldn't recognize or tolerate today's filmmakers.

@carolynellis387

3 жыл бұрын

Chris Mitchum certainly seems a very grounded person and very pleasant character. Loved to know more about Robert Mitchum's writing and music

Robert Mitchum was so wonderful. One of my many favorites Heaven knows Mr. Allison.

@Dstrbrdgrnd

3 ай бұрын

Yep, when I was in Catholic school the nuns made it part of our homework to watch it when it was on tv. Deborah Kerr played a nun perfectly! “Hey Marine, got a cigarette?” Classic👍

Glad they mentioned “Ryan’s Daughter” and “The Sundowners”. I don’t know if you can say Mitchum was underrated. However, he was a master at dialects, a great talent for an actor and one he didn’t get to use that often.

I so much love your shows Mr Word.A Lot of your shows take me back to when I was a kid in the 50's and early 60s.The entertainment is priceless.

@AWordonWesterns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, H. Things were really poppin' back then and we're just gonna try and keep things that way.

Excellent interview! Chris has a great speaking voice and is very articulate and entertaining! His dad has always been a favorite of mine. 👍👍👏😃

“Out of the Past”-known also as “Hang My Gallows High”. Amazing, incredible performances way beyond their years. David Lean wanted to work with Mitchum and misplaced him in “Ryan’s Daughter.” His stature was too powerful for the part. The intimidation Mitchum brings to “Cape Fear” (1962) and the final scenes show how wonderful an actor he was. His great body of work will guarantee his iconic place in movies for all time. Thank you for this very enjoyable posting,

Always been a Robert Mitchum fan.

THAT WAS AWESOME...

I liked him in everything he was in. My most favorites are Holiday Affair, Desire Me and Out Of The Past.

Chris Mitchum from Rio Lobo to current day I am now 57 and you still make my heart rate increase, you handsome man. Love listening to your memories.

Hey there fella, I still enjoy watching your father till this day, they just don't makem like him anymore!

My favorite Robert Mitchum movie was Heaven Knows Mr. Allison

@Pushyhog

5 жыл бұрын

Eldorado

@anneball683

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@mariaevans7811

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful film!!!! 🐕🐕🐕🐕

@johnwhite4810

3 жыл бұрын

The Enemy Below.

@guessmyname6210

3 жыл бұрын

I love that movie!!

I always wondered why we saw so little of Chris Mitchum after the John Wayne movies. He was such a good actor! Thanks for bringing us this interview!

@politicalpartyagnostic268

5 жыл бұрын

virginia7191 Fricken liberals are only good at destroying good things.

@jamesevans9007

5 жыл бұрын

@@politicalpartyagnostic268 Try to stay on the subject. I know it must be hard for you, but try.

@sparky6086

4 жыл бұрын

@@politicalpartyagnostic268 What's messed up, is the Hollywood liberals take it out on their own. Sure, Robert Mitchum worked with John Wayne, but Mitchum was a liberal, at least according to him in an interview in 1970.

@Bigbadwhitecracker

4 жыл бұрын

Now we know. Leave it to the commies.

@OliverSutton1962

4 жыл бұрын

@virginia7191 While watching the video I was thinking of something to comment, your comment is nearly word for word what I was thinking, I got quite spooked when I read your comment.

Thank you Rob for great interview with Chris, all of Robert's films are favorites, especially River of no Return

Big Chris Mitchum fan. Am never disappointed by your programs.

@jonweston5287

5 жыл бұрын

Like father, like son.

Robert Mitchum was close to our area when he was getting started being known in Movies and his car broke down at My Wife's Uncles house and he stayed with then a couple days until his car could be repaired, They actually had pictures, while he was there they went out on the town to eat and have a good time.

@AWordonWesterns

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Doc.

chris you're father was a genius actor,lucky you,helluva man

Thanks Rob for making my Sunday with another "Word on Westerns" and some great stories of Robert Mitchum as told by his son Chris. 😊👍😊

@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Mitchum in " The Last Hard Men ".

Wow that was a great interview I really like his personality I hope you have him on again as a young boy I met Hopalong Cassidy in Chicago he was at goldblatt's what a great interview thank you

@AWordonWesterns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, lucky. There's more with Chris about working with John Wayne in RIO LOBO in a 2nd AWOW episode.

Another great show Rob.Chris was the perfect guest.Looking forward to next Sunday.

Thanks for the show you are truly bringing back great memories of my childhood and thank the older I get the more I wish the western would take back the box office 👍🇳🇴🇺🇸

Loved Mitchum. Hunk & great actor 🌹

Thanks Rob I'm a big Robert Mitchum fan . His westerns and Thunder Road which really led to good ole boy movies of the 60's and 70's . I don't think he gets enough credit for and singing the theme song to the move. And of the war movies he play in over the years.

@tonytrotta9322

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Robert Mitchum sang the River of No Return song but, "The Ballad of Thunder Road" as sung by Randy Sparks in the opening scene of "Thunder Road", directed by Arthur Riley and Robert Mitchum in 1958.

@tonytrotta9322

5 жыл бұрын

Robert Mitchum A & E Biography 2001 - states Robert Mitchum sang the title song of River of No Return right here: At the 22:17 mark: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fGeX1buCncnYlpM.html.

@brass1951

5 жыл бұрын

Ernie Ford sang, "River of No Return."

@tonytrotta9322

5 жыл бұрын

@@brass1951 Here is the Ernie version kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6iIz6SImduvZM4.html - Not used in the movie: When Ernie sings AND SOMETIMES WILD & FREE it is more powerfull than Mitchum's version in the movie. Ernie version is slower than Mitchum's version. I will stick with Chris Mitchum, myself who can clearly hear it is Mitchum, A&E Biography, and Wikipedia which is documentation that you do not have. Also, there is an interview of Mitchum stating he sang the title song. FYI: Glenn Campbell was never credited for True Grit but, he sang it.

Just want Chris to know my favorite John Wayne movie is Big Jake. His part in that movie helped make it one of my favorites.

Out of past movie. Great Douglas / Greer beautiful & Mitchum so young & great actors 💋💋💋

when the camera pans away, he has his father's profile even more so than full face.

I love all Robert Mitchum movies but my favorite is The Enemy Below.

I'm sure Robert mitchum didn't tell anyone he was an actor if u met him in a bar etc. Acting was just a job nothing else.

The Enemy Below from 1957 is one of my faves! What a great ending to that movie!

Mitchum was a boss! Could play any role especially a villain. Best was Night of the Hunter and Five Card Stud ironically both a ministers who are killers.

Robert Mitchum is my favorite actor of ALL times!! Heaven knows Mr. Allison great movie.

@AWordonWesterns

3 жыл бұрын

It sure was, Lourdes. Thanks.

My favorite actor...esp. in westerns...Rip Mr Robert Mitchum

Thanks Rob ,great interview .Chris is very well spoken , big fan. Cheers !

Robert Mitchum was such a great actor. And was so good looking. Love his son Chris . To bad Hollywood didn’t give his a chance.

@michaelberry1382

4 жыл бұрын

CAROL DRY loved Chris in Rio Lobo and Big Jake. When I was very young I thought fir sure he was Patrick Wayne (gimme a break I was 5 or 6 and just liked Chris’ characters so much I wanted him to be John Wayne son😂).

Wow, when I was a kid Robert Mitchum was big but sadly didn't remember his son being an actor til I heard his voice sounds so familiar. Wow I loved this. Stories about his dad really cool 🌺🌵😀

loved the story about the beginnings of robert mitchum.

chris thanks for sharing .. loved mr mitchum and family

Chris Mitchum , great actor and a dead ringer of his father. To bad he didn't make more movies here. Wish I found this years ago.

This is such a wonderful channel. The interviewer is clearly passionate about the genre and is well informed when interviewing guests.

The good guys and the bad guys. Robert Mitchem's role as marshal Flag is a master piece, in my opinion.

This interview sort of went all over the map. Western and other topics. I enjoyed them all, and I thank you. There's a lot of interesting history there.

Just can't beat that incredible format Rob ! Best kept secrets ! Priceless tidbits, are pure Rob Word Gold ! ( at least it's my opinion Rob ) Don't change a thing ! These perfect little Hollywood Secrets would be lost to time without your program ! I can't begin to thank you enough Rob ! Whatever you do, don't change a thing ! You have that elusive "IT” factor that everyone tries without end, and in most cases Rob, can never seem to find !

@AWordonWesterns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks quadsman. You made my day! I will keep striving for "gold."

Robert was a real tough guy. He left home at 16 to ride the rails

@Pushyhog

4 жыл бұрын

He was tough and would fight in real life. No one messed with him in real life.

@garyjackson3894

4 жыл бұрын

Boxer to

@davidplain3162

4 жыл бұрын

He was definitely what Hollywood lacks today, a man's man!!! He would of been a great drinking buddy, imagine the stories he could tell!!!

Great interview, wish I could've been there. Mitchum mentioned the TCM Film Noir series on Sundays. Someone here awhile back commented on how Rob should host a Western genre one on TCM. I STRONGLY agree. Rob has the knowledge, the love, connections and the ability as an interviewer to make an outstanding program Saturdays would be a great time.

@AWordonWesterns

5 жыл бұрын

Brian Bois Gilbert Sounds fun to me, Brian. I’ll be waiting by the phone.

@ralphnoe7368

5 жыл бұрын

What a great idea -- Rob would be perfect -- TCM if you follow this thread -- get him quick!

@davidpierce2163

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian... hell of a good name-reminds me of the character played by George Sanders, in the movie, Ivanhoe.

@FooFahFoeFum

4 жыл бұрын

@@AWordonWesterns My only regret in Weterns is that John Wayne never was in a movie with Gary Cooper.

I loved Robert in Thunder Road and he sang the title song . I’m 72 and still listen to it.

@AWordonWesterns

Жыл бұрын

It's one of those songs you can't get out of your head, rae. OK with me, though. I'm staring at a poster of it on my wall now.

I sit and watch all these old westerns on antenna TV. Thanks for the interview. Great history. Mitchum is classic. The son is golden. Eaglegards...

Happy to have found you. I love westerns!

Robert Mitchum and Sir Laurence Olivier, wow 2 absolute legends

Very, very good. Mitchum was underrated. I always thought it was so easy for him he looked bored at times. Good to see Chris again. Never did know what he all did.

@seanfitzpatrick4730

5 жыл бұрын

Great comment I love Robert Mitchum I always thought he was better than John Wayne in the roles John Wayne received the Searchers The Quiet Man Rio Bravo the Alamo I always thought Robert Mitchum when they're done John Wayne's Parts better than John Wayne Robert Mitchum is a true legend and hero icon Thunder Road out of the past and man with the gun are my favorite Mitchum films I also love him in the hunters thank you have a great day

Robert Mitchum is still one of my favorite actor. Loved his voice

I'm real glad I watched this Show. I didn't realize that Chris rechem actually had a Korea outside the United States. And that he had tons 65 films. The dam shame that I got blackballed because of his relationship with the great John Wayne.

Thank you for the interview with Chris Mitchum.

I love Chris Mitchum ❤️ Robert was 100% ❤️

Mitchum in El Dorado play the perfect alcoholic ... the trails of the old west man in towns all over America at that time there were a lot of functioning alcoholics in the 1800's

@conniecrawford5231

5 жыл бұрын

Norski 76 “portrayals” , not “patrols”

@doughesson

2 жыл бұрын

I was in the Navy when "active duty sailor" was a synonym to "working alcoholic".

Chris, love your DAD. Awesome actor.I record all his movies.

The Friends of Eddie Coyle is one of my favorite all time films. Real old school 70s Boston crime flick.

I would have loved him no matter what, but the fact he looked so much like my favorite, Uncle Ott, just endears him all the more.

Robert Mitchum was one of my Faves.

Very interesting hearing Robert Mitchams' son Chris talk about their lives.

Hey, Rob. I ran across this interview with Chris Mitchum and it is a gem, my friend. I like Chris and hearing him speak about hid dad is really a wonderful treat, and “the goose” is a hoot. The Cowboy Hall of Fame is mentioned and I have been there. An old service buddy was stationed there and I just had to make a visit. One thing that really caught my eye was the sculpture of “End of The Trail” with the totally defeated Native Amarican on his pony; what a moving work of art that piece is.. As an aside there were other Halls of Fame in that city including the National Softball. And Firefighters Halls of Fame as well.Thanks for the video, Rob, and take care, amigo.

Great interview with Chris Mitchum who played in (3) John Wayne movies - Rio Lobo, Chisum, and Big Jake. I contact Chris Mitchum a while ago and he responded: River of No Return song in the movie is sung by Robert Mitchum. There are no credits before or after the movie. I confirmed this by contacting Robert Mitchum's son Chris Mitchum who stated Dad sang it! Robert Mitchum had a beautiful singing voice. Great movie & acting by Mitchum & Monroe! Thanks for doing the interview. Many classic movies with Robert Mitchum that I never miss when on TV.

@jozatexan1964

4 жыл бұрын

Ernie Ford sang it.

@tonytrotta9322

4 жыл бұрын

@@jozatexan1964 You are wrong. You have no documentation to back up what you are stating. Ernie Ford would never do a song in a movie without credits. Wikipedia states that it is Robert Mitchum . If in doubt contact Robert Mitchum's son Chris Mitchum who will confirm - Dad sung it. Here is the Ernie version kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6iIz6SImduvZM4.html - Not used in the movie: It's Mitchum - Listen to Ernie Ford's version line: AND SOMETIMES WILD & FREE - DEEPER VOICE! Also, Mitchum's version is 2:14 sec. long & Ernie Fords is 2:31 sec. long - Slower version. No credits for Ernie in the movie either.

@jozatexan1964

4 жыл бұрын

@@tonytrotta9322 try this kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zmx91sh-k6ingps.html

@tonytrotta9322

4 жыл бұрын

@@jozatexan1964 Robert Mitchum A & E Biography 2001 - states Robert Mitchum sang the title song of River of No Return right here: At the 21:50 mark: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fmmDy7KBlb3ceZc.html

@tonytrotta9322

4 жыл бұрын

@@jozatexan1964 Email from Mr. Chris Mitchum: From: chris@chrismitchumforcongress.com Subject: RE: Chris Mitchum for Congress & Question about his Dad - Robert Mitchum - River of no Return Song dad sang it c