Rogue's March (film)

Rogue's March
Produced by Leon Gordon
Written by Leon Gordon
Starring Peter Lawford
Richard Greene
Janice Rule
Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
1952
Country United States
Language English
Budget $659,000[1]
Box office $707,000[1]

Rogue's March is a 1952 film starring Peter Lawford, Richard Greene, and Janice Rule.

Plot

A British officer is falsely accused of treason and drummed out of his regiment. He re-enlists as a private under an assumed name and tries to prove his innocence.

Cast

Production

MGM made the film in the wake of their success with Kim (1951). That film was written by Leon Gordon, who wrote and produced this.

The film was to have starred Stewart Granger and involve extensive location shooting in the Khyber Pass.[2] Patricia Neal was to co star.[3]

However eventually Peter Lawford was cast instead. Directing duties were given to Allen Davies of the Old Vic Company.[4]

Filming started 28 April 1952.[5]

Rogue's March was Lawford's last film under contract to MGM. The cast also included Lawford's father, Lieutenant General Sir Sidney Turing Barlow Lawford, who died of natural causes two days after the film's February 13, 1953 opening.[6]

Reception

According to MGM records the film earned $379,000 in the US and Canada and $328,000 elsewhere, making a loss to the studio of $247,000.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 The Eddie Mannix Ledger, Los Angeles: Margaret Herrick Library, Center for Motion Picture Study.
  2. Drama: Montalban Will Star in 'Equilibrium;' Rita's Contract New Termer Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 20 Dec 1951: A9.
  3. Looking at Hollywood: Susan Hayward, Lundigan Cast in New Film Hopper, Hedda. Chicago Daily Tribune (1923-1963) [Chicago, Ill] 17 Jan 1952: c5.
  4. PAUL JARRICO SUES R. K. O. FOR $350,000: Writer Seeks Damages From Hughes in Dispute Over 'Las Vegas Story' Screen Credit Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 29 Mar 1952: 19.
  5. Greene Wins Stellar Post in Metro Film; Vistascope Deal Set Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 14 Apr 1952: B9.
  6. "Rogue's March", Turner Classic Monthly accessed 28 April 2015


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