The Underwater City
| The Underwater City | |
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| Directed by | Frank McDonald |
| Produced by | Alex Gordon |
| Written by |
Ruth Alexander (story) Alex Gordon Orville H. Hampton |
| Starring |
William Lundigan Julie Adams |
| Music by | Ronald Stein |
| Cinematography | Gordon Avil |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Underwater City is a 1962 sci-fi film about overcoming engineering obstacles for establishing an underwater living environment. The film was directed by Frank McDonald, produced by Alex Gordon and written by Gordon's wife Ruth Alexander. Columbia Pictures released the film as a double feature with The Three Stooges Meet Hercules.
Production
Originally shown in black and white in the theaters, it was later released to television in color.[1] The filming was fraught with conflict, leading to a lawsuit by Neptune Productions against Columbia Pictures.[2]
Alex Gordon recalls that his wife was inspired by an article in American Weekly magazine about scientists growing food on the ocean floor. Gordon also recalled that the original choice for Dr Halstead, Raymond Massey was replaced when he couldn't arrive in time to commence production. The film was originally supposed to be the first of a six picture deal with Columbia for Gordon but the deal was dropped.[3]
Cast
- William Lundigan ... Cmdr Bob Gage
- Julie Adams ... Dr. Monica Powers
- Roy Roberts ... Tim Graham
- Carl Benton Reid ... Dr. Junius Halstead
- Chet Douglas ... Chuck Marlow
- Paul Dubov ... George Burnett
- Karen Norris ... Phyllis Gatewood
References
- ↑ http://www.scifilm.org/musing3060.html
- ↑ Tom Weaver (25 February 2010). A Sci-Fi Swarm and Horror Horde: Interviews with 62 Filmmakers. McFarland. pp. 248–. ISBN 978-0-7864-5831-8.
- ↑ pp. 248-256 Weaver, Tom Alex Gordon and the Underwater City A Sci-Fi Swarm and Horror Horde: Interviews with 62 Filmmakers McFarland, 25 Feb 2010