Black Bart (film)

Black Bart
Belgian film poster
Directed by George Sherman
Produced by Leonard Goldstein
Written by William Bowers
Jack Natteford
Luci Ward
Music by Frank Skinner
Leith Stevens
Cinematography Irving Glassberg
Edited by Russell F. Schoengarth
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
 March 3, 1948 (1948-03-03)
Running time
 80 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $1 million[1]

Black Bart is a 1948 film starring Dan Duryea as the real-life cowboy bandit Charles Bolles. The 80 minute film was shot in Technicolor. Also known as Black Bart, Highwayman.[2]

Main cast

Production

The script was based on a true story. Universal announced the film in June 1946 saying that Charles Korvin might be cast.[3][4]

When Universal merged with International, the project was shelved. It was revived in 1947. Luci Ward and Jack Natteford, who had written Bad Man's Territory, were assigned to write the script. Paul Malvern was to be the producer at first but Leonard Goldstein eventually got the job, his first as producer.[5][6]

The lead roles were to be played by Yvonne de Carlo, Dan Duryea and Edmond O'Brien.[7] Then O'Brien dropped out and was replaced by Jeffrey Lynn.[8]

Parts of the film were shot in Kanab Canyon, Strawberry Valley, and Strawberry Point in Utah.[9]:288

Reception

The film was popular at the box office.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Variety 18 February 1948 p 14
  2. ↑ U-I SELECTS CAST FOR 'BLACK BART': Dan Duryea, Yvonne de Carlo and Edmond O'Brien Named for Leads in Adventure By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 17 Apr 1947: 35.
  3. ↑ Ramsden Inspires New 'Flaming Youth' Trend Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]27 June 1946: A2.
  4. ↑ MYSTERY BOUGHT FOR TOM CONWAY: Eagle-Lion Gets 'The Morgue, the Merrier,' for $20,000-- 'High Conquest' to Be Film Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]27 June 1946: 27.
  5. ↑ LAUGHTON TO PLAY ROLE IN 'BIG CLOCK': Will Appear With Ray Milland in Paramount Mystery Film Based on Novel by Searin By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]25 Jan 1947: 12.
  6. ↑ "Leonard Goldstein Papers". Margaret Herrick Library. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  7. ↑ U-I SELECTS CAST FOR 'BLACK BART': Dan Duryea, Yvonne de Carlo and Edmond O'Brien Named for Leads in Adventure By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 17 Apr 1947: 35.
  8. ↑ NEWS OF THE SCREEN By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 05 June 1947: 31.
  9. ↑ D'Arc, James V. (2010). When Hollywood came to town: A history of moviemaking in Utah (1st ed.). Layton, Utah: Gibbs Smith. ISBN 9781423605874.
  10. ↑ Hedda Hopper--LOOKING AT HOLLYWOOD Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]18 Mar 1948: 22


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