The Whip Hand
| The Whip Hand | |
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 Original film poster | |
| Directed by | William Cameron Menzies |
| Produced by | Lewis Rachmil |
| Written by |
George Bricker Frank L. Moss |
Production company | |
Release dates |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $376,000[2] |
The Whip Hand is a 1951 American film directed by William Cameron Menzies. It stars Carla Balenda and Elliott Reid.[3]
Production
The film was originally titled The Man He Found with the villains being escaped German Nazis. The original ending featured an appearance by Adolf Hitler (portrayed by Bobby Watson). When Howard Hughes viewed the completed film he announced that Nazis were no longer villains; communists were and ordered portions of the film reshot.[4]
Cast
- Carla Balenda as Janet Keller
- Elliott Reid as Matt Corbin
- Edgar Barrier as Dr. Edward Keller
- Raymond Burr as Steve Loomis
- Otto Waldis as Dr. Wilhelm Bucholtz
- Peter Brocco as Nate Garr
- Lewis Martin as Peterson
- Frank Darien as Luther Adams
Reception
The film lost an estimated $225,000.[2]
References
- ↑ "The Whip Hand: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, The RKO Story. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p260
- ↑ Film profile at Allmovie.com
- ↑ p. 325 Weaver, Tom Elliot Reid Interview in Earth Vs. The Sci-Fi Filmmakers: 20 InterviewsMcFarland, 30/07/2005
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