Johnny Dark Movie Book

33 Summary: Tony wrote this in late 1953 – the same year the Chevrolet Corvette debuted, and the Kaiser Darrin was just about to come out. Sports cars were big news everywhere and the movie “ Johnny Dark ” hit America square dead in the center of their enthusiasm. By the way, Tony ’ s mention of Louis Tomei – above – is interesting. Tomei was one of the 8 stunt drivers in the film which also included Phil Hill and other racing legends (and noted stunt men too). This “ backstory ” of the history of sports cars in America makes this film all that more interesting. That is, how does a movie that debuted in the middle of what we now consider to be the golden age of sports car racing in America so quickly and completely be forgotten (save some reruns here and there on the Speed Channel of yore). Very interesting indeed …. Hearing Tony Curtis talk about the importance of the Johnny Dark movie to the sports car movement in America at the time is music to my ears. It ’ s like going back to this era and getting a glimpse of the excitement when all things seemed possible with sports cars – designing, building, driving, and winning. And getting the girl too! Tony Curtis at the Willys Assembly Plant in Toledo, Ohio in late 1953