The Bob Mathias Story Explained

The Bob Mathias Story
Director:Francis D. Lyon
Producer:William E. Selwyn
James L. Fallon
Starring:Bob Mathias
Ward Bond
Melba Mathias
Music:Leith Stevens
Cinematography:Ellsworth Fredericks
Editing:Walter Hannemann
Studio:Allied Artists Pictures
Distributor:Allied Artists Pictures
Runtime:80 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English
Budget:$180,000[1]

The Bob Mathias Story is a 1954 American sports drama film directed by Francis D. Lyon and starring Bob Mathias and Ward Bond. The story of Bob Mathias (portraying himself), the first man to win two consecutive Olympic Gold Medals in the Decathlon in London in 1948 and in Helsinki in 1952. His wife Melba appeared as herself. The film utilized extensive footage of the London and Helsinki Games, including actual footage of Mathias' triumphs. It was produced and distributed by Allied Artists and was marketed as being similar to other biopics The Stratton Story and The Glenn Miller Story.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Bob Mathias Story (1954) - Notes - TCM.com. Turner Classic Movies. 16 November 2023.