I think most of my blog followers are pretty much aware that a little ole movie called, The Help, filmed here in Greenwood this past summer and several of the Floyd Melton family members were extras. Actually, Salter (Moss and Shannon's son), had a pretty important roll of Mae Mobley's little brother. It was a wonderful ride for Greenwood as the town buzzed with excitement and glitz. The actors rolled in and out of town and blended with the locals who made them feel right at home. The locals really loved the economic boost that could not have come at a better time than during a so called "recession". We were sorry it had to come to an end this month. As I walked across the street to where the director was living during his time here in filming, I told him to not be a stranger to Greenwood and to come back soon and visit. His response was, "But of course I'll be back...I plan to make more movies here in Greenwood." Now that's exciting!!! Here are a few pics.
Hilly's "gawking neighbors"
We look like we escapted from the set of Mad Men.
From this!
To this!!
and From this....
To this!
"in holding"
Floyd and Anne Craig were kids in the bus stop scene! I just love these vintage looks for the kids!!
Steele and "Skeeter". Steele was in a different bus stop scene too!
Wade Litton aka: Bert, the reporter. Wade was in the toilet scene with us. But he actually had a name.
My friend, Khalilah Tate, who I work with, was also an extra in the movie. She was a church goer!
Salter and Moss
Salter in his pram
Salter and Sissy Spacek
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