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Gangway for Tomorrow
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox film
| name = Gangway for Tomorrow
| image =
GANGWAY FOR TOMORROW (1943).jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = John H. Auer
| producer = John H. Auer
| writer = Arch Oboler (screenplay)
| starring = John Carradine
Robert Ryan
| music = Roy Webb
| cinematography = Nicholas Musuraca
| editing = George Crone
| distributor = RKO Radio Pictures
| released =
| runtime = 69 min.
| country = United States
| language = English
}}
'Gangway for Tomorrow' is a 1943 American anthology film produced and directed by the Austrian-American John H. Auer, and originally known by its working title, 'An American Story'.[http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/75985/Gangway-for-Tomorrow/notes.html "Notes: Gangway for Tomorrow."] 'Turner Classic Movies.' Steeped in the propaganda tones of early World War II features, the film is largely B-fare.
Plot
Five defense workers on their way to the munitions factory tell their stories: a refugee from the French Resistance, a frustrated race car driver, a prison warden, a former Miss America, and an intellectual who dropped out of society and saw the country as a bum.Jarlett 1997, p. 183.
Cast
* Margo as Lisette Rene
* John Carradine as Mr. Wellington
* Robert Ryan as Joe Dunham
* Amelita Ward as Mary Jones, Miss America
* William Terry as Bob Nolan
* Harry Davenport as Fred Taylor
* James Bell as Tom Burke
* Charles Arnt as Jim Benson
* Alan Carney as Swallow
* Wally Brown as Sam
* Erford Gage as Dan Barton
* Richard Ryen as Colonel Mueller
* Warren Hymer as Pete
* Michael St. Angel as Mechanic
* Don Dillaway as Mechanic
* Sam McDaniel as Hank
* John Wald as Radio Announcer
* Ludwig Donath as Polish Worker
* unbilled players include Rita Corday
Reception
Despite its attempt to divert from the usual formulaic patriotic films of the period, 'Gangway for Tomorrow' was relegated to second billing in most theatres. Critical reviews, however, were more sympathetic, the 'New York Daily Mirror' noted, "The screen as a medium for useful propaganda is well illustrated by Gangway for Tomorrow ... Turning in the best performances are Margo, John Carradine ... and Robert Ryan."Quinn, Frank. "Movie Review: Gangway for Tomorrow." 'New York Daily Mirror', December 16, 1943. In a similar vein; "An unpretentious little film, running at just 69 minutes, 'Gangway' is nevertheless fresh and bright in treatment and provides an interesting story of five factory workers ... The members of the cast, in particular, Margo and Robert Ryan, handle their assignments well."Movie Review: Gangway for Tomorrow." 'Brooklyn Daily Eagle', December 16, 1943.
References
Notes
Bibliography
* Jarlett, Franklin. 'Robert Ryan: A Biography and Critical Filmography.' Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, 1997. .
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