Dime with a Halo
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| Directed by | Boris Sagal |
| Written by | Hans Wilhelm László Vadnay |
| Starring | Barbara Luna |
| Cinematography | Philip H. Lathrop |
| Edited by | Ralph E. Winters |
| Music by | Ronald Stein |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Dime with a Halo is a 1963 film directed by Boris Sagal. It stars Barbara Luna and Rafael López.
Plot
[edit]Four thieving street urchins, led by Chuy, bet $2 on a pick-six horse race every week. A kindly American, Mr. Jones, places their bet for them while visiting Tijuana each week to indulge himself at strip clubs and with prostitutes. The gang is joined by a new kid in town, Jose, whose sister, Juanita, is stripping at a local club. To get some luck, the kids decide to steal a dime from the church poor box to "make Jesus a partner" in the bet. They win $81,000. Unwilling to trust an adult to cash in their ticket, Juanita contacts Mr. Jones in Los Angeles. Mr. Jones drives to cash in the bet, but has a heart attack on the way. The ticket flutters away in the breeze. Unable to find the betting ticket, the boys return the dime to the poor box.
Production
[edit]Dime with a Halo was the last movie issued by the Hal Roach Studios. Director Boris Sagal used Roach's forlorn, run-down facilities because they looked like a decaying Mexican city.[1] The filming locations included the Pomona Fairgrounds, the Del Mar Tracks, Callabassas, and Boyle Heights.[2]
Jennifer Bishop was cast by Anthony Barr, who saw her at an acting workshop at Desilu Studios.[3] Betty Blythe was cast, but her role was removed from the script.[4] Rafael Lopez cites the film's disappointing box-office earnings as a result of the film being marketed as a children's film despite the adult-oriented themes.[5]
The film's copyright was renewed.[6]
Cast
[edit]- Barbara Luna as Juanita
- Rafael López as Chuy Perez
- Roger Mobley as Jose
- Paul Langton as Mr. Jones
- Robert Carricart as Cashier
- Jennifer Bishop as Stripper
References
[edit]- ^ "Hollywood : L'âge d'or de la comédie | ARTE". Archived from the original on 2014-05-31. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
- ^ Betts, Robert (September 5, 1962). "Local Settings For MGM Film". Evening Vanguard. p. 25. Retrieved July 17, 2024.(subscription required)
- ^ "Professional Debut For Alberta Bishop". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. September 7, 1962. p. 6. Retrieved July 16, 2024.(subscription required)
- ^ Flynn, Hazel (October 10, 1962). "Former Glamour Queen Discusses Famous Past". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. p. 31. Retrieved July 17, 2024.(subscription required)
- ^ Claesson, Samuel (June 2024). "Rafael Lopez: An Interview". Classic Images.
- ^ Renewal registration number: RE0000536339