Rumble on the Docks
| Rumble on the Docks | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Fred F. Sears |
| Produced by | Sam Katzman |
| Written by |
Lou Morheim Jack DeWitt |
| Based on | the novel Rumble on the Docks by Frank Paley |
| Starring |
James Darren Laurie Carroll Michael Granger |
| Music by | Mischa Bakaleinikoff |
| Cinematography | Benjamin H. Kline |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Rumble on the Docks is a 1956 American film noir crime film starring James Darren. It was Darren's first movie.[1]
Plot
Jimmy Smigelski, living near the docks of Brooklyn, is quick to help when a neighborhood girl, Della, and her little brother are menaced by some thugs. Joe Brindo, a racketeer Jimmy's honest father Pete blames for an incident that crippled him, is impressed by Jimmy and takes him under his wing.
Jimmy is caught in a rivalry between two local gangs. He also is asked to testify at a trial, angering his father when the outcome benefits the gangster. Jimmy eventually changes his ways and ends up working in his father's print shop.
Cast
- James Darren as Jimmy
- Laurie Carroll as Della
- Michael Granger as Brindo
- Edgar Barrier as Pete
- Timothy Carey as Mangus
- Celia Lovsky as Anna
- Robert Blake as Chuck
Production
The film was based on a 1953 novel by "Frank Paley", a social worker writing under a pseudonym.[2] The New York Times thought "Mr Paley's narrative powers are not up to his descriptive ones."[3]
Sam Katzman bought the film rights in 1955.[4]
The lead role was given to James Darren, who had recently been signed to a long term contract by Columbia. It was his first movie.[5] Katzman also introduced newcomers Laurie Connell and Sal Anthony.[6]
Filming started 18 June 1956.[7]
Release
James Darren later said of the movie, "Fred Sears was a wonderful director. That really was my first break because I started getting 400-500 letters a month from that film. You're not talking about a major film here. So, that kind of put me on a different level at the studio and they took notice."[8]
References
- ↑ http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/27381/Rumble-on-the-Docks/articles.html
- ↑ IN AND OUT OF BOOKS By HARVEY BREIT. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 12 July 1953: BR8.
- ↑ Mistaken Loyalties: RUMBLE ON THE DOCKS. By Frank Paley. 367 pp. New York: Crown Publishers. $3.75. Whitman, Alden. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 03 Jan 1954: BR24.
- ↑ NEW FILM PROCESS IS SHOWN BY FOX: 55-mm. CinemaScope Scenes From 'Carousel' Have More Depth, Striking Brilliance By THOMAS M. PRYORSpecial to The New York Times.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 16 Nov 1955: 43
- ↑ KIM NOVAK IS CAST AS JEANNE EAGELS: Will Portray Title Figure of Famous Actress in Film for Columbia Pictures Seltzers Plan 'Mr.Tex' By OSCAR GODBOUT Special to The New York Times.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 04 July 1956: 14.
- ↑ Drama: Rex and Rhodes Reason Both Strike New Paths; Paris Bids for Menjou Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 10 July 1956: A9.
- ↑ Of Local Origin New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 29 May 1956: 32.
- ↑ http://www.classicbands.com/JamesDarrenInterview.html