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| 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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==Novel==
==Novel==
[[File:HarryBlack.jpg|thumb|First edition]]
[[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
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>

Shrapnel, Norman. The Manchester Guardian 7 Feb 1956: 4. </ref><ref>Another Britisher Bids for American Literary Favor
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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>
Hansen, Harry. Chicago Daily Tribune 11 Mar 1956: g5. </ref>


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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> 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>
==Production==
==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). 2 FICTION WORKS ACQUIRED BY FOX. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/113511442</ref>
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). [http://search.proquest.com/docview/113511442 "2 FICTION WORKS ACQUIRED BY FOX"] ''New York Times''</ref>

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In July 1957 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). [http://search.proquest.com/docview/114185644 "YOUNG FILM TEAM IN WARNERS PACT"] ''New York Times''</ref>


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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>
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In July 1957 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>


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>
In August Fox announced Stewart Granger and Anthony Steel would star.<ref>Anthony Steel Films Announced; Two Stars Set for Science Pacts
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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>


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. Braborne 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>


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Filming began in India on 2 January 1958.<ref>Special to The New York Times. (1957, Aug 27). [http://search.proquest.com/docview/114171585 "SINATRA TO MAKE MOVIE WITH KANIN"] ''New York Times''</ref> Filming was completed by March.
Stewart Granger and Anthony Steel signed to play the lead roles. Braborne 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>


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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> Filming was completed by March.
==Reception==
==Reception==
The ''Los Angeles Times'' called it a "most uncommonly intelligent and excellent film."<ref>'Harry Black' Proves to Be Real Sleeper
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>
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>


''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>
''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>

Revision as of 20:16, 6 May 2020

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
  • 1958 (1958)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office451,824 admissions (France)[1]

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

The film stars Stewart Granger, Barbara Rush and I. S. Johar in a BAFTA nominated role. It was shot in India.

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 past love.

Cast

Novel

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

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

In July 1957 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.[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. Braborne 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.

Reception

The Los Angeles Times called it a "most uncommonly intelligent and excellent film."[14] The New York Times called it "slow, unconvincing and pretty dull."[15]

Kinematograph Weekly listed it as being "in the money" at the British box office in 1958.[16]

References

  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. ^ "'Harry Black' Proves to Be Real Sleeper" Stinson, Charles. Los Angeles Times 25 Sep 1958: C10.
  15. ^ "In Indian Jungle" Thompson, Howard. New York Times 19 Sep 1958: 24.
  16. ^ Billings, Josh (18 December 1958). "Others in the Money". Kinematograph Weekly. p. 7.
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