by guest contributor Allen Hefner
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| Kim Novak with Tom Helmore in Vertigo |
A movie as incredible as Vertigo (1958) is a collaboration of many parts. Even an actor as talented as James Stewart can’t carry a film of this complexity by himself. The locations, scenery, costumes, set decoration, lighting, music, bit parts and even the cars are important to make any film a success.
I enjoy looking at the Bit Parts in a movie…seeing where the Bit Actors came from and where they went after a successful movie. Most of them didn’t get paid much, but the good ones put their whole heart and soul into each role, whether it was a small part in a television western or an opportunity to supply an important plot element in a movie like Vertigo.
Let’s look at some of the larger Bit Parts in Vertigo. I have listed them in order of the number of roles they have played during their career.
