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{{Short description|1958 film by Hugo Fregonese}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Harry Black
| name = Harry Black
| image =
| image =File:Harry Black (film).jpg
| caption =
| caption =
| director = [[Hugo Fregonese]]
| director = [[Hugo Fregonese]]
| producer = [[John Brabourne]]
| producer = [[John Brabourne]]
| writer = [[Sydney Boehm]]
| writer = [[Sydney Boehm]]
|based on = novel by [[David Walker (author)|David Walker]]
|based_on = novel by [[David Walker (author)|David Walker]]
| starring = [[Barbara Rush]]<br>[[Stewart Granger]]<br>[[I. S. Johar]]<br>[[Anthony Steel (actor)|Anthony Steel]]<br>[[Martin Stephens (actor)|Martin Stephens]]<br>Frank Olegario
| starring = [[Barbara Rush]]<br>[[Stewart Granger]]<br>[[I. S. Johar]]<br>[[Anthony Steel (actor)|Anthony Steel]]<br>[[Martin Stephens (actor)|Martin Stephens]]<br>Frank Olegario
| music = [[Clifton Parker]]
| music = [[Clifton Parker]]
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| editing = [[Reginald Beck]]
| editing = [[Reginald Beck]]
| distributor = [[20th Century Fox]]
| distributor = [[20th Century Fox]]
| released = {{Film date|1958}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1958|07|22}}
| runtime = 110 minutes
| runtime = 107 minutes
| country = United Kingdom
| country = United Kingdom
| awards =
| language = English
| language = English
| budget =
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'''''Harry Black''''' (later titled '''''Harry Black and the Tiger''''') is a 1958 British [[film adaptation]] of the novel ''[[Harry Black (novel)|Harry Black]]'' by [[David Walker (author)|David Walker]], released by [[20th Century Fox]].
'''''Harry Black''''' (later titled '''''Harry Black and the Tiger''''') is a 1958 British [[Adventure film|adventure]] [[film adaptation]] of the novel ''[[Harry Black (novel)|Harry Black]]'' by [[David Walker (author)|David Walker]], released by [[20th Century Fox]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}


The film stars [[Stewart Granger]], [[Barbara Rush]] and [[I. S. Johar]] in a [[BAFTA]] nominated role. It was shot in India.
The film stars [[Stewart Granger]], [[Barbara Rush]], [[Anthony Steel (actor)|Anthony Steel]], and [[I. S. Johar]] in a [[BAFTA]] nominated role. It was shot in India.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}


==Plot==
==Plot==
Professional hunter Harry Black is in India. He wants to bag a tiger that is threatening a nearby village. As he proceeds on his journey, he encounters numerous people, including the young, and maybe too smart, Desmond Tanner and his wife Chris, who was Harry's first wife.
[[Professional hunter]] Harry Black is in India. He wants to bag a tiger that is threatening a nearby village. As he proceeds on his journey, he encounters numerous people, including the young, and maybe too smart, Desmond Tanner and his wife Chris, who was Harry's past love.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[Harold Siddons]] as British Officer
* [[Harold Siddons]] as British Officer
* Norman Johns as British Officer
* Norman Johns as British Officer
* Gladys Boot as Mrs. Tanner
* [[Gladys Boot]] as Mrs. Tanner
* [[George Curzon (actor)|George Curzon]] as Mr. Philip Tanner
* [[George Curzon (actor)|George Curzon]] as Mr. Philip Tanner
* [[Archie Duncan (actor)|Archie Duncan]] as Woolsey
* [[Archie Duncan (actor)|Archie Duncan]] as Woolsey
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* Michael Seavers as Frenchman
* Michael Seavers as Frenchman
* [[André Maranne]] as Frenchman
* [[André Maranne]] as Frenchman
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==Production==Ellis Dungan
The book was published in 1956. The ''New York Times'' called it "a most intelligent novel".<ref>Tiger in the Pass PAYNE, ROBERT. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 04 Mar 1956: BR3. </ref> Film rights were purchased by 20th Century Fox.<ref>By THOMAS M PRYOR Special to The New,York Times. (1956, Mar 29). 2 FICTION WORKS ACQUIRED BY FOX. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/113511442</ref> Lord Bradbourne was assigned to produce, in part because he was son-in-law of Lord Mountbatten, former viceroy of India, and thus had many contacts in that country.<ref>By THOMAS M PRYOR Special to The New,York Times. (1957, Jul 09). YOUNG FILM TEAM IN WARNERS PACT. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/114185644</ref>


==Novel==
Stewart Granger and Anthony Steel signed to play the lead roles. Filming began in India on 2 January 1958.<ref>Special to The New,York Times. (1957, Aug 27). SINATRA TO MAKE MOVIE WITH KANIN. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/114171585</ref> [[Hugo Fregonese]] directed.
[[File:HarryBlack.jpg|thumb|First edition]]
The book was published in 1956. It was by David Walker, who had been an officer in the British army and an aide to John Buchan. Walker had emigrated to Canada.<ref>"NEW NOVELS" Shrapnel, Norman. ''The Manchester Guardian'' 7 Feb 1956: 4.</ref><ref>"Another Britisher Bids for American Literary Favor" Hansen, Harry. ''Chicago Daily Tribune'' 11 Mar 1956: g5.</ref>

The ''New York Times'' called it "a most intelligent novel".<ref>"Tiger in the Pass" PAYNE, ROBERT. ''New York Times'' 4 Mar 1956: BR3.</ref> An obituary of Walker said " the symbolism and allegorical overtones helped raise it to the level of a kind of jungle ''[[Moby Dick]]''."<ref>"A rambling look backward LEAN, WIND, LEAN" French, William. ''The Globe and Mail'' 22 Dec 1984: E.21.</ref>

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==Production==
Film rights were purchased by 20th Century Fox in March 1956.<ref>By THOMAS M PRYOR Special to The New York Times. (1956, Mar 29). [https://www.proquest.com/docview/113511442 "2 FICTION WORKS ACQUIRED BY FOX"] ''New York Times''</ref>

In July 1957 [[John Knatchbull, 7th Baron Brabourne|John Brabourne]] was assigned to produce, in part because he was son-in-law of Lord Mountbatten, former viceroy of India, and thus had many contacts in that country.<ref>By THOMAS M PRYOR Special to The New York Times. (1957, Jul 09). [https://www.proquest.com/docview/114185644 "YOUNG FILM TEAM IN WARNERS PACT"] ''New York Times''</ref>

In August Fox announced Stewart Granger and Anthony Steel would star.<ref>"Anthony Steel Films Announced; Two Stars Set for Science Pacts" Schallert, Edwin. ''Los Angeles Times'' 23 Aug 1957: B7.</ref> At this stage of his career Granger was making movies primarily to finance the ranch he owned with then-wife [[Jean Simmons]].<ref>"Grangers Staking All on Life as Ranchers: Ranching Suits the Grangers" Smith, Cecil. ''Los Angeles Times'' 8 June 1958: E1.</ref>

In September it was announced Sydney Boehm was writing the script. Boehm was promoted to producer at Fox but did not produce ''Harry Black''.<ref>"FOX WILL REMAKE 'BLOOD AND SAND'" ''The New York Times'' 2 Sep 1957: 10.</ref>

Also in September Fox announced Hugo Frugonese would direct as the first of a three-picture contract with the studio.<ref>"CURTIS TO CO-STAR WITH WIFE IN FILM" ''The New York Times'' 13 Sep 1957: 15.</ref>

Stewart Granger and Anthony Steel signed to play the lead roles. Brabourne cast IS Johar after hearing the actor speak at the London Indian Film Festival.<ref>"BY WAY OF REPORT: Local Film -- Of 'Noah' Mr. Johar of India" By HOWARD THOMPSON. ''New York Times'' (21 Sep 1958: X9.</ref>

Filming began in India on 2 January 1958.<ref>Special to The New York Times. (1957, Aug 27). [https://www.proquest.com/docview/114171585 "SINATRA TO MAKE MOVIE WITH KANIN"] ''New York Times''</ref> Filming was completed by March. [[Don Sharp]] was in charge of second unit directing.<ref name="donthree">{{cite interview |last=Sharp |first=Don |subject-link= |interviewer=
Teddy Darvas and Alan Lawson |title=Don Sharp Side 3|work= |date=2 November 1993 |publisher=History Project |location=London |url= https://historyproject.org.uk/interview/don-sharp|access-date=14 July 2021}}</ref>

==Reception==
The ''Los Angeles Times'' called it a "most uncommonly intelligent and excellent film."<ref>"'Harry Black' Proves to Be Real Sleeper" Stinson, Charles. ''Los Angeles Times'' 25 Sep 1958: C10.</ref> The ''New York Times'' called it "slow, unconvincing and pretty dull."<ref>"In Indian Jungle" Thompson, Howard. ''New York Times'' 19 Sep 1958: 24.</ref>

''Filmink'' said "The movie was a fine chance for Steel to reinvent himself, but he is unable to suggest the inner demons of his character. (As adventure tale, it is too slow, but is redeemed by location footage.)"<ref name="vagg">{{cite magazine|magazine=Filmink|first=Stephen|last=Vagg|url=https://www.filmink.com.au/the-emasculation-of-anthony-steel-a-cold-streak-saga/|title=The Emasculation of Anthony Steel: A Cold Streak Saga
|date=September 23, 2020}}</ref>

''Kinematograph Weekly'' listed it as being "in the money" at the British box office in 1958.<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=Kinematograph Weekly|date=18 December 1958|first=Josh|last=Billings|page=7|title=Others in the Money}}</ref>

==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0051702|Harry Black and the Tiger}}
* {{IMDb title|0051702|Harry Black and the Tiger}}
*[https://archive.org/details/variety211-1958-07/page/n287 Review] at Variety

{{Hugo Fregonese}}
{{Hugo Fregonese}}


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Latest revision as of 15:23, 24 December 2024

Harry Black
Directed byHugo Fregonese
Written bySydney Boehm
Based onnovel by David Walker
Produced byJohn Brabourne
StarringBarbara Rush
Stewart Granger
I. S. Johar
Anthony Steel
Martin Stephens
Frank Olegario
CinematographyJohn Wilcox
Edited byReginald Beck
Music byClifton Parker
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • 22 July 1958 (1958-07-22)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office451,824 admissions (France)[1]

Harry Black (later titled Harry Black and the Tiger) is a 1958 British adventure film adaptation of the novel Harry Black by David Walker, released by 20th Century Fox.[citation needed]

The film stars Stewart Granger, Barbara Rush, Anthony Steel, and I. S. Johar in a BAFTA nominated role. It was shot in India.[citation needed]

Plot

[edit]

Professional hunter Harry Black is in India. He wants to bag a tiger that is threatening a nearby village. As he proceeds on his journey, he encounters numerous people, including the young, and maybe too smart, Desmond Tanner and his wife Chris, who was Harry's past love.[citation needed]

Cast

[edit]

Novel

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First edition

The book was published in 1956. It was by David Walker, who had been an officer in the British army and an aide to John Buchan. Walker had emigrated to Canada.[2][3]

The New York Times called it "a most intelligent novel".[4] An obituary of Walker said " the symbolism and allegorical overtones helped raise it to the level of a kind of jungle Moby Dick."[5]

Production

[edit]

Film rights were purchased by 20th Century Fox in March 1956.[6]

In July 1957 John Brabourne was assigned to produce, in part because he was son-in-law of Lord Mountbatten, former viceroy of India, and thus had many contacts in that country.[7]

In August Fox announced Stewart Granger and Anthony Steel would star.[8] At this stage of his career Granger was making movies primarily to finance the ranch he owned with then-wife Jean Simmons.[9]

In September it was announced Sydney Boehm was writing the script. Boehm was promoted to producer at Fox but did not produce Harry Black.[10]

Also in September Fox announced Hugo Frugonese would direct as the first of a three-picture contract with the studio.[11]

Stewart Granger and Anthony Steel signed to play the lead roles. Brabourne cast IS Johar after hearing the actor speak at the London Indian Film Festival.[12]

Filming began in India on 2 January 1958.[13] Filming was completed by March. Don Sharp was in charge of second unit directing.[14]

Reception

[edit]

The Los Angeles Times called it a "most uncommonly intelligent and excellent film."[15] The New York Times called it "slow, unconvincing and pretty dull."[16]

Filmink said "The movie was a fine chance for Steel to reinvent himself, but he is unable to suggest the inner demons of his character. (As adventure tale, it is too slow, but is redeemed by location footage.)"[17]

Kinematograph Weekly listed it as being "in the money" at the British box office in 1958.[18]

References

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  1. ^ Box office information for Stewart Granger films in France at Box Office Story
  2. ^ "NEW NOVELS" Shrapnel, Norman. The Manchester Guardian 7 Feb 1956: 4.
  3. ^ "Another Britisher Bids for American Literary Favor" Hansen, Harry. Chicago Daily Tribune 11 Mar 1956: g5.
  4. ^ "Tiger in the Pass" PAYNE, ROBERT. New York Times 4 Mar 1956: BR3.
  5. ^ "A rambling look backward LEAN, WIND, LEAN" French, William. The Globe and Mail 22 Dec 1984: E.21.
  6. ^ By THOMAS M PRYOR Special to The New York Times. (1956, Mar 29). "2 FICTION WORKS ACQUIRED BY FOX" New York Times
  7. ^ By THOMAS M PRYOR Special to The New York Times. (1957, Jul 09). "YOUNG FILM TEAM IN WARNERS PACT" New York Times
  8. ^ "Anthony Steel Films Announced; Two Stars Set for Science Pacts" Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 23 Aug 1957: B7.
  9. ^ "Grangers Staking All on Life as Ranchers: Ranching Suits the Grangers" Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 8 June 1958: E1.
  10. ^ "FOX WILL REMAKE 'BLOOD AND SAND'" The New York Times 2 Sep 1957: 10.
  11. ^ "CURTIS TO CO-STAR WITH WIFE IN FILM" The New York Times 13 Sep 1957: 15.
  12. ^ "BY WAY OF REPORT: Local Film -- Of 'Noah' Mr. Johar of India" By HOWARD THOMPSON. New York Times (21 Sep 1958: X9.
  13. ^ Special to The New York Times. (1957, Aug 27). "SINATRA TO MAKE MOVIE WITH KANIN" New York Times
  14. ^ Sharp, Don (2 November 1993). "Don Sharp Side 3" (Interview). Interviewed by Teddy Darvas and Alan Lawson. London: History Project. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  15. ^ "'Harry Black' Proves to Be Real Sleeper" Stinson, Charles. Los Angeles Times 25 Sep 1958: C10.
  16. ^ "In Indian Jungle" Thompson, Howard. New York Times 19 Sep 1958: 24.
  17. ^ Vagg, Stephen (23 September 2020). "The Emasculation of Anthony Steel: A Cold Streak Saga". Filmink.
  18. ^ Billings, Josh (18 December 1958). "Others in the Money". Kinematograph Weekly. p. 7.
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