[FWDLK] The "Vertigo" DeSoto (more)

[Dave Duricy <desoto@xxxxxxx>]

The "Vertigo" DeSoto is a 1956 Firedome Sportsman two-door, and can rightly
be described as a supporting actor in the film.

Owned by protagonist John 'Scottie' Ferguson, ex-policeman and self
described wanderer, the DeSoto, too, is a wanderer by virtue of its
namesake Hernando deSoto. Like deSoto, Ferguson's wandering is transformed
into a knightly but unfulfilled quest.

As is true with the steeds of many mythical heroes, Ferguson's DeSoto is
white.

Interestingly, the DeSoto's white goes gray as the film progresses. Perhaps
the taint in color indicates the increasingly doubtful virtue of Ferguson's
investigation, and the progress of his emotional destruction. It bears
noting that working titles for the film refer to darkening.

Ferguson's DeSoto literally carries the "Vertigo" plot to its dramatic
conclusion, adding to the already considerable screen-time the car enjoys.

You can see the "Vertigo" DeSoto at DeSotoland. Point your browser to:

http://w3.one.net/~desoto/vertigo_desoto2.jpg

You can view the "Vertigo" trailer at The Internet Movie Data Base. Point
your browser to:

http://us.imdb.com/Title?0052357

Dave Duricy
desotoland.com
It's a DeSoto utopia!

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