Elmo Williams's Hollywood Connection Event June 19-20
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Emo Sharing his Adventures in Movie Making
With endless energy, Elmo told us all stories about making the movie, The Longest Day. Reliance Appliance gave us a big screen TV to use so that Elmo could run a clip and then explain the non-digital method of creating movies.
Such Enthusiasm is Welcome
Here Elmo is with a fan who wore her father's WWII uniform to celebrate Elmos presentation on the movie, The Longest Day.
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Elmo with Sherrif John
Sherrif John from Gold Beach was a welcomed guest! Elmo enjoyed seeing old friends.
Taking a Break
Karen Clark is here taking a break from running the event. She is with Judy who used to work at Kury Radio. Judy was full of helpful information and much appreciated.
Elmo's Relatives
Elmo had relatives visit him from as far away as Alaska and Texas. Here are two nieces. You can see the good blood that flows through his family!
Elmo Meeting Friends
Elmo not only shared his stories with the participants of our event but he was a gracious host who spent much time answering questions and meeting fans.
Rosie Dieter
Rosie made it possible for us to have the space to celebrate our own Elmo Williams.
Elmo Portrait by Rosie Dieter
Our very own Rosie Dieter did this woncderful water color of Elmo. She made sure that she did one for Elmo and two to sell to benefit the Capella by the Sea.
A Copper Sink for the Most Lucky of All Scottish Lords and Ladies
Elmo purchased this beautiful piece in Scotland while filming the Vikings. It is currently displayed in our Rustic Lady Shop.
We used the Fireplace Mantle to display items for sale
Elmo even brought in extra pictures etc. to display with items to let us all know the history behind what he purchased. Here is a picture of a a Tahitian banquet Elmo attended the same weekend that he purchased a beautiful award winning carving he is offering for sale.
We all listened with Admiration and Awe
One can never hear too many stories from Elmo. He has an endless supply of interesting and awsome accounts of making the many great movies of his 56 year career working for Hollywood.
Spanish Hand Carved Screen from the 1700's
Solid heavy oak 1700's screen from Spain and a German Wine barrel are just of few of the many special items that Elmo collected during his years of visiting many countries while filming.
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Tribal Carpet from Iran
During the filming of Caravans made in Iran, Elmo came to appreciate the carpets hand made by the nomad Bedouine Tribe of Iran. Here is a great piece at a good price of only $900.00
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Tables full of Unique and Wonderful Collectibles and Antiques
Elmo has made many of his items available for sale. We have placed all unsold items from the event in the Rustic Lady Store in the English Village Shoppes. Along with your purchase, we provide a signed letter from Elmo that increases the value of any item purchased.
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Antique Door Hinges along with 1932 Hollywood Oscar Banquet Decor
Elmo always managed to collect items that are unique such as the door hinges and the metal palm tree that decorated a banquet table at the 1932 Oscar Awards