Cameron in Clinton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Lee Purcell
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Michael Douglas

Lee Purcell side of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C Lintner, April 27, 2023

1. Lee Purcell side of the marker

Inscription. 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

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first. For compensation, Douglas received a $3,400 check and the orange Porsche.

Erected 2023 by City of Cameron 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in North Missouri and in Greater Kansas City.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of

Michael Douglas side of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C Lintner, 2023

2. Michael Douglas side of the marker

the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herbert Clark Hoover (about 300 feet away); John T. Walker (about 400 feet away); Jesse James (about 800 feet away); Cameron Railroads (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abraham Lincoln / John Wilkes Booth (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harry S. Truman (approx. 0.6 miles away); William Jennings Bryan (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cameron.

Lee Purcell side the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C Lintner, 2023

3. Lee Purcell side the marker

Michael Douglas side of the marker in McCorkle Park image. Click for full size.

2023

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 1,654 times since then and 148 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.

Lee Purcell⎯⎯⎯Michael Douglas

Lee Purcell
⎯⎯⎯
Michael Douglas