Cameron in Clinton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Lee Purcell / Michael Douglas
Photographed By C Lintner, April 27, 2023
1. Lee Purcell side of the marker
Inscription.
Lee Purcell, also, Michael Douglas. .
Lee Purcell Actress, Producer. Lee Purcell was just beginning her acting career in 1969 when she landed her first starring role in a film titled ”Adam at 6 A.M.” Produced by legendary actor Steve McQueen’s Solar Productions, McQueen himself selected Ms. Purcell to star as "Jerri Jo Hopper" and he became Lee’s mentor. The film brought Purcell, co-star Michael Douglas, actor Joe Don Baker and a film crew to Cameron. The movie launched Purcell’s career as a successful Emmy-nominated actress. Many local residents also enjoyed a moment of Hollywood fame as extras in the film.,
Michael Douglas Actor, Producer. Hollywood came to Cameron in 1969 when filming began for the movie ”Adam at 6 A.M.” Future Oscar-winner Michael Douglas played the lead role of "Adam Gaines", a California university professor. You are standing near Third and Chestnut Streets where the action began in Cameron. It was here that Douglas emerged from an orange 911T Porsche to ask for directions. In other scenes, Douglas and actress Lee Purcell walk leisurely along the streets of Cameron’s business district. It was only his second movie role and her first. For compensation, Douglas received a $3,400 check and the orange Porsche.
Lee Purcell
Actress, Producer
Lee Purcell was just beginning her acting career in 1969 when she landed her first starring role in a film titled ”Adam at 6 A.M.” Produced by legendary actor Steve McQueen’s Solar Productions, McQueen himself selected Ms. Purcell to star as "Jerri Jo Hopper" and he became Lee’s mentor. The film brought Purcell, co-star Michael Douglas, actor Joe Don Baker and a film crew to Cameron. The movie launched Purcell’s career as a successful Emmy-nominated actress. Many local residents also enjoyed a moment of Hollywood fame as extras in the film.
Michael Douglas
Actor, Producer
Hollywood came to Cameron in 1969 when filming began for the movie ”Adam at 6 A.M.” Future Oscar-winner Michael Douglas played the lead role of "Adam Gaines", a California university professor. You are standing near Third and Chestnut Streets where the action began in Cameron. It was here that Douglas emerged from an orange 911T Porsche to ask for directions. In other scenes, Douglas and actress Lee Purcell walk leisurely along the streets of Cameron’s business district. It was only his second movie role and her first. For compensation, Douglas received a $3,400 check and the orange Porsche.
Erected 2023 by City of Cameron
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in conjunction with the Cameron Historical Society, a Paul Fiddick Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 39° 44.494′ N, 94° 14.313′ W. Marker is in Cameron, Missouri, in Clinton County. Marker is on North Chestnut Street north of West 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north. This 2-sided historic marker is located along the sidewalk on the East side of McCorkle Park, and somewhat across from the Cameron Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 322 N Chestnut St, Cameron MO 64429, United States of America. Touch for directions.
4. Michael Douglas side of the marker in McCorkle Park
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2023, by C Lintner of Cameron, Missouri. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on May 10, 2023, by C Lintner of Cameron, Missouri. 2. submitted on May 10, 2023. 3. submitted on May 10, 2023, by C Lintner of Cameron, Missouri. 4. submitted on May 10, 2023. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
