Chase a Crooked Shadow

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Chase a Crooked Shadow
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Film poster
Directed by Michael Anderson
Produced by Thomas Clyde
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
Written by David D. Osborn
Charles Sinclair
Starring Richard Todd
Anne Baxter
Herbert Lom
Music by Mátyás Seiber
Cinematography Erwin Hillier
Edited by Gordon Pilkington
Production
company
Distributed by Warner Bros.
Release dates
 16 January 1958 (Premiere, London)
Running time
 87 minutes
Country United Kingdom
USA
Language English

Chase a Crooked Shadow is a 1958 British suspense film starring Richard Todd, Anne Baxter, and Herbert Lom.

Plot

Kimberly Prescott, a young South African heiress, has trouble convincing her friends and family that a complete and unknown stranger has taken her deceased brother's identity...

Cast

Filming

The movie was originally known as The Prescott Affair. The story was optioned by Dragon films which belonged to heiress Pamela Woolworth, niece of F.W. Woolworth and Douglas Fairbanks Jnr; they had previously made The Silken Affair. Dragon developed the story and script, assigning it to two TV writers David Osborn and Charles Sinclair. Roy Kellino was originally attached to produce and direct.[1] David Niven was the first male star announced.[2]

Dragon obtained finance from ABPC who had a releasing arrangement with Warner Bros. The production company became known as Associated Dragon.[3] ABPC's involvement saw director Michael Anderson and star Richard Todd come on to the project.[4] The title was changed to Sleep No More then Chase a Crooked Shadow. Filming started in May 1957.[5]

Some of their exteriors were shot in the Palafrugel on the Costa Brava.[6]

Soundtrack

The guitar music that forms a significant part of the soundtrack is played by Julian Bream

Reception

As of 2014, Chase a Crooked Shadow currently holds a three and a half star (7.1/10) rating on IMDb.

Remakes

The film was remade in India a few times: Bengali-language film Sheshankaa (1963), the Tamil-language film Puthiya Paravai (1964).,[7] the Hindi-language film Dhuan (1981)[8]

References

  1. ↑ Grant, Tierney Ideal 'Prescott Affair' Duo; Lyceum Plan on Slate Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 08 Oct 1956: C11.
  2. ↑ Niven Films Multiply in Europe; John Agar Career Booming Anew Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 29 Oct 1956: C11
  3. ↑ NEW FILM GROUP SET UP IN LONDON: Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and a Member of the Woolworth Family to Make Movies R.K.G. Publicity Staff Cut By THOMAS M. PRYOR Special to The New York Times.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 24 Jan 1957: 30.
  4. ↑ CURRENT ACTION ON THE BRITISH FILM FRONT: Acclaim New Outfit Showcase By STEPHEN WATTS. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 18 Aug 1957: X5
  5. ↑ ANNE BAXTER GETS MELODRAMA ROLE: Actress to Co-Star in Film of 'Sleep No More,' Which Will Be Made in Europe By THOMAS M. PRYOR Special to The New York Times.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 04 May 1957: 25.
  6. ↑ Bickford Will Oppose Ives in Peck Feature; Fairbanks Deal Closed Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 09 July 1957: A9.
  7. ↑ http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/06/26/stories/2009062650331600.htm
  8. ↑ http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/reema-kagtis-aamir-khan-starrer-to-be-titled-dhuaan/34046

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