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Anatomy ’59: The Making of a Classic Motion Picture

The story behind the 1959 Marquette County filming of Otto Preminger’s courtroom drama.

Aired 11/21/2023

Anatomy ’59: The Making of a Classic Motion Picture

WNMU Presents

Anatomy ’59: The Making of a Classic Motion Picture

Special | 56m 45s

The story behind the 1959 Marquette County filming of Otto Preminger’s courtroom drama.

The story behind the 1959 on-location filming of Otto Preminger’s classic courtroom drama, Anatomy of a Murder. Preminger’s film was based on a 1958 book by Ishpeming native John Voelker. In this documentary, surviving cast members share their memories about the filming, and research uncovers little-known facts about the film and original court trial.

Aired 11/21/2023

WNMU Presents

Anatomy ’59: The Making of a Classic Motion Picture

Special | 56m 45s

The story behind the 1959 on-location filming of Otto Preminger’s classic courtroom drama, Anatomy of a Murder. Preminger’s film was based on a 1958 book by Ishpeming native John Voelker. In this documentary, surviving cast members share their memories about the filming, and research uncovers little-known facts about the film and original court trial.

Aired 11/21/2023

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