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The film was based on a novel by Wilbur Daniel Steele. In August 1954 [[Darryl F. Zanuck]] recommended [[20th Century Fox]] by the screen right prior to publication. (Zanuck had left the studio but still held considerable clout there.)<ref>'Violent Saturday,' New Novel, Purchased; David Brian 'Timberjack' Star |
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Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 18 Aug 1954: B7. </ref><ref>THEATRES CANCEL TV BOXING PLANS: Skouras Calls Off Coverage of Charles - Marciano Bout in Dispute With Video Unit |
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By THOMAS M. PRYORSpecial to The New York Times. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]18 Aug 1954: 20. </ref> They paid $60,000 even though the novel had not been completed.<ref>RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ON PICTURES AND PEOPLE |
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By A. H. WEILER. New York Times 26 Sep 1954: X5. </ref> |
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The novel was published in July 1955.<ref>Today's Books |
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New York Times 28 July 1955: 21. </ref> The ''New York Times'' said it "should have real success."<ref>The Heart Has Reasons |
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By HERBERT F. WEST. New York Times 31 July 1955: BR4. </ref> |
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[[Elvis Presley]] was offered the starring role in the film but 20th Century-Fox refused to pay the $250,000 plus 50% of the profits that Elvis' manager, [[Colonel Tom Parker]] was demanding (Fox had offered $150,000 plus 50%). |
[[Elvis Presley]] was offered the starring role in the film but 20th Century-Fox refused to pay the $250,000 plus 50% of the profits that Elvis' manager, [[Colonel Tom Parker]] was demanding (Fox had offered $150,000 plus 50%). |
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Sheree North separated from her husband during filming.<ref>Sheree North Parting From Music Publisher: Actress Reveals 'Amicable' Separation After Two-Year Marriage to Bud Freeman |
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Los Angeles Times 12 Mar 1957: B1</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:50, 9 January 2019
| The Way to the Gold | |
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| Directed by | Robert D. Webb |
| Written by | Wendell Mayes |
| Produced by | David Weisbart |
| Starring | Jeffrey Hunter Sheree North |
| Distributed by | 20th Century-Fox |
Release date | May 10, 1957 |
Running time | 94 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $920,000[1] |
| Box office | $2.9 million |
The Way to the Gold is a 1957 drama film directed by Robert D. Webb. It stars Jeffrey Hunter and co-stars Sheree North and Barry Sullivan, and was released by 20th Century-Fox.
Plot
Joe Mundy (Hunter) is being released from prison and an old convict, whom he has befriended, tells him the location of stolen gold. Leaving the prison, Joe is followed to Glendale, Arizona by Little Brother Williams (Neville Brand). There he meets Henrietta Clifford (North), who befriends him after he's badly beaten by Williams. Eventually, Joe and Henrietta go searching for the gold themselves.
Cast
- Jeffrey Hunter as Joe Mundy
- Sheree North as Henrietta 'Hank' Clifford, waitress
- Barry Sullivan as Marshal Hannibal
- Walter Brennan as Uncle George Williams
- Neville Brand as Little Brother Williams
Production
The film was based on a novel by Wilbur Daniel Steele. In August 1954 Darryl F. Zanuck recommended 20th Century Fox by the screen right prior to publication. (Zanuck had left the studio but still held considerable clout there.)[2][3] They paid $60,000 even though the novel had not been completed.[4]
The novel was published in July 1955.[5] The New York Times said it "should have real success."[6]
Elvis Presley was offered the starring role in the film but 20th Century-Fox refused to pay the $250,000 plus 50% of the profits that Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker was demanding (Fox had offered $150,000 plus 50%).
Sheree North separated from her husband during filming.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Solomon, Aubrey. Twentieth Century Fox: A Corporate and Financial History (The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series). Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press, 1989. ISBN 978-0-8108-4244-1. p251
- ^ 'Violent Saturday,' New Novel, Purchased; David Brian 'Timberjack' Star Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 18 Aug 1954: B7.
- ^ THEATRES CANCEL TV BOXING PLANS: Skouras Calls Off Coverage of Charles - Marciano Bout in Dispute With Video Unit By THOMAS M. PRYORSpecial to The New York Times. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]18 Aug 1954: 20.
- ^ RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ON PICTURES AND PEOPLE By A. H. WEILER. New York Times 26 Sep 1954: X5.
- ^ Today's Books New York Times 28 July 1955: 21.
- ^ The Heart Has Reasons By HERBERT F. WEST. New York Times 31 July 1955: BR4.
- ^ Sheree North Parting From Music Publisher: Actress Reveals 'Amicable' Separation After Two-Year Marriage to Bud Freeman Los Angeles Times 12 Mar 1957: B1
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