This was one of De's breaks. The movie was an adaptation of William
Irish's original novel called "Nightmare." A review in the Hollywood
Reporter reflected that the director, Shane, had "an unpracticed lad for
his hero, newcomer DeForest Kelley. You will be
hearing more from this fellow." An additional review in the Exhibitor
stated "Kelley, in his first lead, makes a good impression, while the pace
is well held generally."
DeForest Kelley followed up "FEAR IN THE NIGHT" with portrayals in 31
additional motion pictures and in more than two hundred television
episodes. Over the years, DeForest has received many favorable reviews for
his wonderful work. Following is a comprehensive list of the motion
pictures in which he has appeared to date:
De's favorite Star Trek Movie is "THE VOYAGE HOME".
Congratulations DeForest, on 50 wonderful years in film. You have thrilled us, moved us to tears, made us laugh and above all, entertained us. We hope you will continue to act in upcoming films. You are a wonderful and very talented actor.
Congratulations to DeForest Kelley for 50 wonderful
years
of acting in film. This month marks a 50 year anniversary of De's acting
in films. De's first film was "Fear in the Night" which debuted on
February 11, 1947. "Fear in the Night"
was shot at Paramount.
Producers: William Pine and William Thomas
Associate Producer : L.B. Merman
Directed and written for the screen by: Maxwell Shane
Photographer: Jack Greenhaigh
Art Direction: F.Paul Sylos
Edited by: Howard Smith
Cast: Paul Kelly, Kay Scott, DeForest Kelley, Ane Doren, Robert Emmett Keane, Jeff Yorke, Charles Victor.
Running time: 71 minutes
Time to Kill (Navy Training Film)(1945)
Variety Girl (Jul. 16, 1947) .... Bob Kirby
Beyond Our Own (a religious film) (1947)
Canon City (1948) .... Smalley
Duke of Chicago (1949) .... Ace Martin
Men, The (1950) ...... Intern
... aka Battle Stripe (1950)
Taxi (Jan. 13, 1953) ..... Fred
House of Fear (English title for House of Bamboo)(1955)..Charlie
House of Bamboo (Jul. 1, 1955) ....... Charlie
View from Pompey's Head, The (Oct. 21, 1955) .... Jim, a Hotel Clerk
Illegal (Aug. 20, 1955) .... Ed Clary
Tension at Table Rock (Oct. 3, 1956) .... Jim Breck
Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, The (1956) .... Medic
Raintree County (Oct. 9, 1957) ..... Southern Officer
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (May 15, 1957) .... Morgan Earp
Law and Jake Wade, The (Jun. 4, 1958) .... Wexler
Warlock (Apr. 1, 1959) .... Curley Burne
Two Faces West (1961) ..... a heavy
Where Love Has Gone (Oct. 14, 1964) .... Sam Corwin
Gunfight at Comanche Creek (Mar. 4, 1964) ...... Amos Troop
Town Tamer (Jul. 19, 1965) .... Guy Tavenner
Marriage on the Rocks (Sept. 14, 1965) .... Mr. Turner
Black Spurs (Apr. 30, 1965) .... First Sheriff
Waco (Aug. 5, 1966) ..... Bill Rile
Apache Uprising (Jan. 12, 1966) .... Toby Jack Saunders
Night of the Lepus (Jun. 29, 1972) .... Elgin Clark
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Dec. 7, 1979) .... Doctor Leonard "Bones" McCoy
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Jun. 4, 1982) .... Doctor Leonard "Bones" McCoy
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (Jun. 6, 1984) .... Doctor Leonard McCoy
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (Nov.26, 1986) .... Doctor Leonard "Bones" McCoy
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) .... Doctor Leonard "Bones" McCoy
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) .... Doctor Leonard "Bones" McCoy
"Of his many portrayals in motion pictures, De has mentioned three as
being his favorites. They are: "WARLOCK", "APACHE UPRISING" and
of course, "FEAR IN THE NIGHT", his first starring role (as well as his
debut on the silver screen). "FEAR IN THE NIGHT" first cemented his
reputation internationally, as well as sealing his happy fate: a long
and successful future in motion pictures and television."
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