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Mercedes McCambridge in 'Johnny Guitar'

Mercedes McCambridge (1916 - 2004)

Film Deaths[]

  • Johnny Guitar (1954) [Emma Small]: Shot in the chest in a shoot-out with Joan Crawford; she then falls over the porch railing and down the hill.
  • Giant (1956) [Luz Benedict]: Hits her head on a tree stump when her horse throws her; we see her fall from a far distance. She dies shortly after being taken back to the mansion, while her brother (Rock Hudson), James Dean, and Elizabeth Taylor wait in the next room.
  • Angel Baby (1961) [Sarah Strand]: Reportedly crushed to death when a tent-pole falls on her after a riot breaks out during a revival meeting. (Thanks to Shadrach)
  • The Exorcist (1973) [Demon]: Providing the voice of the demon, it dies after Jason Miller (who is possessed by it) commits suicide by jumping to his death. (Although the demon came back in sequel, the filmmaker intended this to be its actual death).

Notable Connections[]

  • Ex-Mrs. William Fifield
  • Ex-Mrs. Fletcher Markle (producer/director)
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