Made in england and based on a wellresearched book of the same name by walter lord, the film shows in nearreal time only 37 minutes shorter than the actual event the crew and passengers myriad reactions as the ship sinks. Feb 05, 2016 the story of captain smith and the titanic 1993 duration. Behind the scenes part 2 of 2 hd leonardo dicaprio, kate winslet. Lord interviewed 63 survivors of the disaster as well as drawing on books, memoirs, and articles that they had written. On april 14, 1912, just before midnight, the unsinkable titanic struck an iceberg.
A comprehensive encyclopedia of film noir, 191620 rantonucci 3,246 films 2 edit. The unsinkable titanic was four city blocks long, with a french sidewalk cafe, private promenade decks, and the latest, most ingenious safety devices. Two years before the films release, an american tv adaptation of a night to remember set a precedent as the most elaborate and technically complex live broadcast of its time. A night to remember book, a 1955 book by walter lord about the sinking of the rms titanic. A night to remember is a 1958 british drama film adaptation of walter lords 1955 book, which. At the height of his fame in the 1950s he was britains most popular film star and had appeared in a string of box office hits including genevieve 1953, doctor in the house 1954, reach for the sky 1956 and a night to remember 1958. A night to remember is a 1958 british drama film adaptation of walter lords 1955 book, which recounts the final night of rms titanic.
Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. The drop in temperature is also shown from the point of view of the passengers strolling on deck, and also the fact that the californian has stopped because of ice. It was filmed in the united kingdom and tells the story of the sinking. The manchurian candidates impact on all those who saw it in 1962 was undeniable. Remember the night is a 1940 american christmas romantic comedy trial film directed by mitchell leisen, and starring barbara stanwyck and fred macmurray. On its maiden voyage in april 1912, the supposedly unsinkable rms titanic hits an iceberg in the atlantic ocean. Night shyamalan is famed for the twists in his movies, but the news here is fairly straightforwardthe directors next film has been pushed back by universal as. The book also undoubtedly benefited from the popularity of the 1953 film titanic and other coverage of the disaster that was published around the. A night to remember also highlights the indelible drama, omitted from camerons film, of two other ships on the ocean that night.
This 1958 account of the titanics iceberg encounter relies on reallife survivor testimony to immensely moving and dignified effect. Before james camerons titanic, there was a night to remember, a 1958 blackandwhite british movie about the 1912 sinking of the rms titanic, directed by roy ward baker and based on walter lords nonfiction book of the same title chronicling the maritime disaster that claimed the lives of 1,517 of the 2,223 people on board. A night to remember 1958 feature action, drama, history. Two for the seesaw is a 1962 american romanticdrama film directed by robert wise and starring robert mitchum and shirley maclaine. In 1962 connery was cast in the role of james bond, agent 007 of the. Have to say the white laborer on macmurrays mothers farm is also depicted as extremely slow if not an. The book was hugely successful, and is still considered a definitive resource about the titanic.
Remember the night has a great cast of 1930s character actors, and appalling servant charactersparticularly offensive is an idiot black servant role typical of the stepandfetchit characterizations of blacks in early american films. The bluray provides excellent picture as well as more than adequate audio and a nice selection of supplements. There is no filmmaker who has presented the history in as complete and respectful a manner. James camerons titanic 1997 may be the highest grossing picture in movie history, but many critics feel that roy ward bakers a night to remember 1958 is still the most precisely constructed cinematic take on the titanic tragedy. New york times subscribers enjoy full access to timesmachineview over 150. En natt att minas, a fortyfiveminute swedish documentary from 1962. Although richard condons novel had been available to the public since 1959, the story did not have the same dramatic effect on readers it would have on moviegoers when they saw it brought to life by some of hollywoods most talented actors.
A night to remember is a 1955 nonfiction book by walter lord that depicts the sinking of the rms titanic on 15 april 1912. Rent a night to remember 1958 starring kenneth more and ronald allen on dvd and bluray. A night to remember chronicles one of the most famous. Two years before the film s release, an american tv adaptation of a night to remember set a precedent as the most elaborate and technically complex live broadcast of its time. In the film, many shots show promenades in places which were occupied by cabins, such as c deck.
The sinking of the titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense british drama. An avaricious, ambitious fellow, desiring to hold the reins for a major auto company, must frame someone for murder before he can get what he wants. Walter lord, narrative historian who wrote a night to remember, about titanic. Sep, 2014 a night to remember 1958 vs titanic 1997 duration. A night to remember 1942 film, an american mystery comedy starring loretta young and brian aherne. A night to remember is dramatic and suspenseful, and one key element that makes this a worthy film to watch is that its an accurate portrait of the disaster. John wayne stars as the head of a daring tanganykabased group.
Wikiproject film rated stubclass this article is within the scope of wikiproject film. A night to remember isnt a terribly long movie, but the supporting role of the californian figures very prominently throughout. A heartwarming christmastime movie which skillfully blends touching drama with zany comedy, remember the night 1940 is a good example of the studio system functioning like a welloiled machine. The disaster is portrayed largely from the perspective of the ocean liners second officer. Shes going to sink, captain a night to remember 1958. Remember the night is a beautiful, but sad christmas love story with fred macmurray and barbara stanwyck. The almost complete psychotronic encyclopedia of film justin hullinger 3,163 films 688 30 edit update 782018. The screenplay by lukas heller is based on the novel what ever happened to baby jane.
Two for the seesaw 1962 hd robert mitchum, shirley. A booklet featuring an essay by film critic michael sragow. A night to remember is based on walter lords book of the same title. The robbery is not a complete success and one of the gang hides the jewels in the house as hes about to be captured. Its been a while since i checked on this list, and im happy to see that a lot. I feared that james camerons bigbudget version would spoil me for other renditions, but that isnt the case, as night works well in its own right. A night to remember as the sun goes down, and darkness comes, live on board the titanic is shown between the wireless room and the two operators disregard of the ice warning. With loretta young, brian aherne, jeff donnell, william wright. Before james camerons titanic, there was a night to remember, a 1958 blackandwhite british movie about the 1912 sinking of the rms titanic, directed by roy ward baker and based on walter lords nonfiction book of the same title chronicling the maritime disaster that claimed the lives of 1,517 of the 2,223 people on board filmed in a docudrama style and using groundbreaking special effects. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page. Time to remember 1962 after receiving a phone call from the widow of a man slain in a robbery, a real estate agent searches for treasure. The crew, including captain smith, is depicted having a full trust in the titanic, considering her unsinkable. The movie is noted for its accuracy and emotional resonance. Sean connery, in full sir sean connery, original name thomas.
Some viewers will find this movie a more accurate and gripping representation of this sea disaster than the romanceheavy titanic. A complete list of the films in john grants a comprehensive encyclopedia of film noir. I guess the final call is the director or the producers to make. What should be the night of her life quickly takes a dark turn for this high school seniors first prom. In a night to remember shes played by tucker mcguire. May 19, 2017 what should be the night of her life quickly takes a dark turn for this high school seniors first prom.
It has a witty, incisive screenplay by the great preston sturges, stars barbara stanwyck and fred macmurray in their first film together and is produced and directed by mitchell leisen, who had just. Rent a night to remember 1958 on dvd and bluray dvd. Walter lord, author of historical books, including a night to. In his unforgettable rendering of walter lords book of the same name, the acclaimed british director roy ward baker depicts with sensitivity, awe, and a fine sense of tragedy the. In less than three hours, it had plunged to the bottom of the sea, taking with it more than 1,500 of its 2,200 passengers. In the still of the night ill remember the five satins this fred parriswritten song has already appeared in a number of iconic film scenes, from dirty dancing to american graffiti. Oct 12, 2017 directed by richard wallace starring loretta young, brian aherne and jeff donnell. Directed by richard wallace starring loretta young, brian aherne and jeff donnell. As wayne himself has noted that there were many films he worked on but.
A night to remember, british docudrama film, released in 1958, that is an adaptation. Night of evil 1962 letterboxd social film discovery. A night to remember, british docudrama film, released in 1958, that is an adaptation of walter lords bestselling book 1955 about the sinking of the passenger liner titanic. A night to remember by roy ward baker kenneth more, honor. A mystery writer and his newlywed wife move into a greenwich village apartment and find themselves with a corpse and a half dozen red herrings. Jul 14, 2002 a night to remember isnt a terribly long movie, but the supporting role of the californian figures very prominently throughout.
A night to remember is a 1958 film about the rms titanics sinking in april of 1912. The plot concerns an aging former actress who holds her paraplegic exmovie star sister captive in an old hollywood mansion. Affable, bright and breezy kenneth more epitomised the traditional english virtues of fortitude and fun. A night to remember 1958 film, a british adaptation of lords book, directed by roy ward baker. Night shyamalan is famed for the twists in his movies, but the news here is fairly straightforwardthe directors next film has been pushed back by universal as the covid19 pandemic sends. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you. The cast also includes such famous faces as david mccallum prior to his fame as a secret agent on the tv series, the man from u. A night to remember provides a compelling look at the titanic disaster. Night of the prowler 1962 directed by francis searle. Cameron, of course, had modern digital effects at his disposal, so dont expect baker to wow you in that department.
Happy 60th anniversary to this great film, and thank you jack. A night to remember is the classic 1958 film that recounts the sinking of the rms titanic, which occurred on the night of april 15, 1912. The story of captain smith and the titanic 1993 duration. Adapted by eric ambler and directed by roy ward baker, the film stars kenneth more and features michael goodliffe, laurence naismith, kenneth griffith, david mccallum and tucker mcguire. Kenneth more in a night to remember 1958 a night to remember 1958 kenneth. Complete cast list of a night to remember encyclopedia. A gang of jewel thieves rob a house which has just become empty following the recent death of its rich lady owner.
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