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The Power and the Glory (1961 film)
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'The Power and the Glory' is a 1961 American TV film based on the 1940 novel 'The Power and the Glory' by Graham Greene. It was produced by David Susskind for Talent Associates-Paramount. The production was shot for American TV but also distributed theatrically overseas.POWER AND THE GLORY, The
Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 29, Iss. 336, (Jan 1, 1962): 109.
Cast
*Laurence Olivier as Priest
*George C Scott as Police Lieutenant
*Roddy McDowall as Mestizo
*Martin Gabel as Police Chief
*Julie Harris as Maria
*Keenan Wynn as Bootlegger
*Frank Conroy as Padre Jose
*Mildred Dunnock as Spinster
*Patty Duke as Coral
*Fritz Weaver as Schoolmaster
*Cyril Cusack as Mustafa
Production
It was Olivier's second performance for American television following an acclaimed production of 'The Moon and Sixpence' which won him an Emmy.
Playwright Dale Wassterman wrote the script in seven days.THE TV SCENE: 'Power and Glory' Something Special
Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 13 Oct 1961: A10.
David Susskind originally wanted Richard Burton to co star with Olivier.Looking at Hollywood: Ina Balin to Co-Star with Wayne, Tryon
Hopper, Hedda. Chicago Daily Tribune 8 May 1961: a3. The project was announced in April 1961 and the cast finalised in May. It was going to be CBS's "major dramatic production" for the year.N.B.C. TO TELEVISE CHILDREN'S NEWS: Show for 8 to 18 Age Group to Start on Sept. 30
By VAL ADAMS. New York Times 15 May 1961: 57. The budget was a reported $500,000.OLIVIER WILL STAR IN A DRAMA ON TV: Susskind Producing Version of 'Power and Glory'
By VAL ADAMS. New York Times 4 May 1961: 75.
A Mexican township worth $125,000 was built for the production, which was shot at NBC studios, in two studios (although broadcast by CBS). It was one of the most elaborate productions shot for TV at the time.NEWS OF TELEVISION AND RADIO -- BIG PROJECT: 'Power and Glory' to Have Elaborate Setting in Local Studio -- Items
By VAL ADAMS. New York Times 21 May 1961: X15.
Taping started 30 May 1961 over a four-week period between the end of Olivier's run in 'Becket' and his return to England.BY WAY OF REPORT: Anthony Quinn to Star, Produce -- Addenda
By A. H. WEILER. New York Times 28 May 1961: X7. The budget eventually blew out to $746,000 and the running time was 132 minutes.GREENE NOVEL SET FOR TV ON NOV. 26: 'The Power and the Glory' Is Listed -- No Sponsor Yet
By RICHARD F. SHEPARD. New York Times 4 July 1961: 37.
Reception
The 'New York Times' called it "a proverbial milestone and a major disappointment."Sir Laurence Olivier Stars in Adaptation of the Novel by Graham Greene
By JACK GOULD. New York Times 30 Oct 1961: 59. The 'Los Angeles Times' said it was "less than it could be".THE TV SCENE---: 'Power and Glory' Achieved Neither
Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 30 Oct 1961: A10.
References
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