The Gallant Blade
1948 film by Henry Levin
- October 23, 1948 (1948-10-23) (New York City)
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The Gallant Blade is a 1948 American Cinecolor adventure film directed by Henry Levin and starring Larry Parks.
Plot
A peasant becomes the hero of France in the 17th century after the Thirty Years' War.[1]
Cast
- Larry Parks as Lt. David Picard
- Marguerite Chapman as Nanon de Lartigues
- Victor Jory as Marshall Mordore
- George Macready as General Cadeau
- Edith King as Madame Chauvignac
- Michael Duane as Paul Brissac
- Onslow Stevens as General de la Garance
- Peter Brocco as Sgt. Jacques
- Tim Huntley as Mayor Lanier
- Ross Ford as Henri
Production
Columbia announced in 1945 they would make The Gallant Blade based on a short story by Alexander Dumas. It was to be a follow-up to The Fighting Guardsman.[2] It was part of a boom in swashbuckling pictures in 1945.[3]
The film was not made immediately. In 1947 Irving Starr was announced as producer and Charles Vidor as director. Then Vidor was replaced by Henry Levin. Larry Parks was signed to star. He had just made a swashbuckler for Columbia, The Swordsman, then initiated legal proceedings against the studio in July to get out of this contract with them. Parks had refused payment since then; he agreed to be paid for The Gallant Blade on the proviso it did not affect his legal actions.[4][5]
Filming started 1 December 1947. It was also known as The Gay Blade.[6]
References
- ^ J. Chapman; M. Glancy; S. Harper, eds. (2007), The New Film History, Springer, pp. 122–123, ISBN 9780230206229
- ^ Schallert, E. (Jan 30, 1945). "Big build-up planned for burnett subject". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 165580518.
- ^ FRED, S. H. (Apr 15, 1945). "HOLLYWOOD ON THE CLEFS". New York Times. ProQuest 107182987.
- ^ THOMAS F BRADY (Nov 18, 1947). "LARRY PARKS TO DO FILM FOR COLUMBIA". New York Times. ProQuest 108042983.
- ^ T. F. (Nov 23, 1947). "RKO sets policy of hiring no 'known communists' -- 'all my sons' tailored to the screen -- axe falls at metro". New York Times. ProQuest 107746935.
- ^ Schallert, E. (Dec 1, 1947). "DRAMA AND FILM". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 165783522.
External links
- The Gallant Blade at IMDb
- The Gallant Blade at the TCM Movie Database
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Films directed by Henry Levin
- Cry of the Werewolf (1944)
- Sergeant Mike (1944)
- Dancing in Manhattan (1944)
- I Love a Mystery (1945)
- The Negro Sailor (1945)
- The Fighting Guardsman (1945)
- Night Editor (1946)
- The Devil's Mask (1946)
- The Unknown (1946)
- The Return of Monte Cristo (1946)
- The Corpse Came C.O.D. (1947)
- The Guilt of Janet Ames (1947)
- The Mating of Millie (1948)
- The Gallant Blade (1948)
- The Man from Colorado (1948)
- Mr. Soft Touch (1949)
- Jolson Sings Again (1949)
- And Baby Makes Three (1949)
- The Petty Girl (1950)
- Convicted (1950)
- The Flying Missile (1950)
- Two of a Kind (1951)
- The Family Secret (1951)
- Belles on Their Toes (1952)
- The President's Lady (1953)
- The Farmer Takes a Wife (1953)
- The Gambler from Natchez (1954)
- The Dark Avenger (1955)
- Let's Be Happy (1957)
- Bernardine (1957)
- The Lonely Man (1957)
- April Love (1957)
- A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed (1958)
- Holiday for Lovers (1959)
- Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)
- The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959)
- Where the Boys Are (1960)
- The Wonders of Aladdin (1961)
- The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962)
- If a Man Answers (1962)
- Come Fly with Me (1963)
- Honeymoon Hotel (1964)
- Genghis Khan (1965)
- Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die (1966)
- Murderers' Row (1966)
- The Ambushers (1967)
- The Desperados (1969)
- That Man Bolt (1973)
- Run for the Roses (1977)
- The Treasure Seekers (1979)
- Scout's Honor (1980)
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