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The Deep Blue Sea (1955 film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Deep Blue Sea' is a 1955 British drama film directed by Anatole Litvak, starring Vivien Leigh and Kenneth More, and produced by London Films and released by Twentieth Century Fox. The picture was based on the 1952 play of the same name by Terence Rattigan. The movie tells the story of a woman unhappy in her passionless marriage leaving her husband for a younger and more ardent lover.
Production
Kenneth More was the only key member of the original cast (who had also appeared in a BBC Television version in 1954) to be hired for the film, as Alexander Korda wanted to use names that were more recognisable to movie goers. More always felt this was a mistake, particularly the casting of Vivien Leigh rather than Peggy Ashcroft. More did not enjoy filming, feeling that the use of CinemaScope and changes made to the original play detracted from the intimacy of the story. He also felt he had poor chemistry with Leigh.Kenneth More, 'More or Less', Hodder & Staughton, 1978 p 163167
Currently unavailable on DVD, the film was given a rare screening as part of the BFI Vivien Leigh Season in 2013, introduced by Sean O'Connor, producer of the 2011 version of the film by Terence Davies.
Cast
Reception
The film was a box office disappointment in the US. "It was a tricky subject for American audiences", said More.
Awards
*1956 Kenneth More was nominated for the BAFTA Awards' Best British Actor
*1956 Terence Rattigan was nominated for the BAFTA Awards' Best British Screenplay
*1955 Kenneth More won the Venice Film Festival "Volpi Cup" Best Actor award
*1955 Anatole Litvak was nominated for the Venice Film Festival "Golden Lion"
See also
*List of American films of 1955
References
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