Sixteen Fathoms Deep
| Sixteen Fathoms Deep | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Armand Schaefer |
| Produced by | Paul Malvern |
| Written by |
Barry Barringer Norman Houston |
| Based on | the American magazine story by Eustace L. Adams |
| Starring |
Sally O'Neil Lon Chaney Jr. |
Production company |
Paul Malvern Productions |
| Distributed by | Monogram Pictures |
Release date | 18 January 1934 (New York)[1] |
Running time | 58 mins |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sixteen Fathoms Deep is a 1934 American film starring Lon Chaney Jr and Sally O'Neil. It was an early leading role for Chaney, then billed as "Creighton Chaney".
Plot
A sponge diver, Joe Bethel, hopes to make enough money to buy his own boat and marry his fiancee, Rosie. He must deal with a villainous fellow diver, Savanis.
Cast
- Sally O'Neil as Rosie
- Creighton Chaney as Joe Bethel
- Russell Simpson as A. B. Crockett
- Maurice Black as Nick
- Jack Kennedy as Mike
- George Regas as Savanis
- Constantine Romanoff as Kargas
- Richard Alexander as Martin
- Raul S. Figarola as Chinchin
- Lloyd Ingraham as Old Athos
- Robert Kortman as Cimos
- Si Jenks as Sculpin
Production
O'Neil made the film after missing out on the role in We're Sitting Pretty to Ginger Rogers.[2]
Reception
The New York Times called it a "good swaggering specimen" of action melodrama, "exciting, plausible and a lot of fun."[3]
16 Fathoms Deep
| 16 Fathoms Deep | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Irving Allen |
| Produced by |
James Burkett Irvin Allen |
| Written by |
Max Trell Forrest Judd |
| Starring |
Lloyd Bridges Lon Chaney Jr |
Production company |
Irving Allen Productions |
| Distributed by | Monogram Pictures |
Release date | 1948 |
Running time | 82 mins |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It was remade in 1948 by Monogram Pictures also with Chaney Jn and co-starring Lloyd Bridges. This version was directed by Irving Allen.[4]
Plot
Lloyd Douglas turns up to a town in Florida and gets work as a diver. He works for Captain Briacos.
Cast
- Lon Chaney Jr. as Dimitri
- Arthur Lake as Pete
- Lloyd Bridges as Lloyd Douglas
- Eric Feldary as Alex
- Tanis Chandler as Simi
- John Qualen as Athos
- Ian MacDonald as Nick
- Dickie Moore as George
- Harry Cheshire as Mike
- John Bleifer as Captain Briacos
- Grant Means as Joe
- John Gonatos as Johnny
Production
The film was shot on location in Tarpon Springs, Florida.[5] It was to be shot in Ansco, a form of color stock.[6] It was intended to film only some footage in Florida and the rest in California but the footage would not match so it had to be shot entirely in Florida.[7]
References
- ↑ SCREEN NOTES. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]18 Jan 1934: 19
- ↑ Hill-Billy Film Promises Scene-Stealing Fireworks, Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]20 Sep 1933: 11.
- ↑ "Among the Sponge Divers". New York Times. 19 Jan 1934. p. 24.
- ↑ Review of 1948 version at New York Times
- ↑ WARNERS TO FILM 'HEAD OVER HEELS': Robert Hutton, Joyce Reynolds Will Co-star in the Comedy -- RKO Signs 2 Youngsters By THOMAS F. BRADYSpecial to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]28 May 1947: 28.
- ↑ Big Temblor Staged for 'Green Dolphin, Street' -- KKK Expose -- Addenda By THOMAS F. BRADY. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]01 June 1947: X5.
- ↑ DRAMA AND FILM: French Import Touted; Scott Liked for 'Sarah' Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]10 Oct 1947: A9.
External links
- Sixteen Fathoms Deep at IMDB
- Sixteen Fathoms Deep at BFI
- 16 Fathoms Deep at IMDB
- Complete 1934 film at You Tube
- . Complete 1948 film at You Tube
- Sixteen Fathoms Deep at TCMDB
- 16 Fathoms Deep at TCMDB