A Day with Bob and a few of his Friends

The Gallant Hours (1960) "world" premiere was tied in with the U.S. Navy's celebration of National Armed Forces Week, a gala event held in Washington, D.C., May, 1960.  It's always nice to have friends in high places, right Capt. Montgomery?!

This brochure covers the event.  It was sent to film distributors and local theaters, trying to sell them on pushing the movie with a naval theme, letting them know local navy personnel would be available to assist them.  It is a four-page, approx. 9"x12" pamphlet.  Haven't really seen anything else like it but, then, my knowledge of movies pretty much comes to a screaming halt about 1950 ...

Since they were in town anyway, Jim Cagney and Bob drop by The White House for a 'meet-and-greet' with Vice President Nixon.  Officially, Halsey's son has presented Nixon with an Admiral's hat. Yeah, once again, it's always nice to know people in high places, right Presidential Aide Mr. Montgomery?!

In the photo below, note Bob is wearing his Captain's dress uniform, with a nice row of ribboned medals.  It appears Admiral Halsey earned a few more.  I am 95% sure that is Dave Garroway on the far right.  He was at the gala, but it is not the clearest image.  Unfortunately, the same goes for Bob. 

Above, note the activities lined up for Bob and Jim to promote the movie.  You know, as a youth I just loved Jack Paar.  Interesting guy.  But Bob and Paar on the same set ... hmmm.  Different souls.

And one of the great posters for The Gallant Hours.  Mr. Cagney was very believable as Halsey.  Looked great in the uniform!