Breakdown (1952 film)
| Breakdown | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Edmond Angelo |
| Produced by | Edmond Angelo |
| Written by | Robert Abel |
| Based on | the play The Samson Slasher by Robert Abel |
| Starring | Ann Richards |
| Music by | Paul Dunlap |
| Cinematography | Paul Ivano |
| Edited by | Robert M. Leeds |
Production company |
Pegasus Productions |
| Distributed by | Realart Pictures Inc. |
Release date |
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Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Breakdown is a 1952 American crime film noir starring Ann Richards. It was her last film before she retired.[1]
The film was also known as Decision.
Plot
Framed for murder, heavyweight boxer Terry Williams (Bishop) is sent to prison, but is released after a few years on good behavior. He becomes a championship contender and then, on the eve of the big fight, finds the man who can prove that he was framed for the crime for which he served time.
Cast
- Ann Richards as June Hannum
- William Bishop as Terry Williams
- Anne Gwynne as Candy Allen
- Sheldon Leonard as Nick Samson
- Wally Cassell as Pete Samson
- Richard Benedict as Punchy
- Joe McTurk as Longshot McGinnis
- John Vosper as Judge Sam Hannum
- Roy Engel as Al Bell
- Norman Rainey as Doc
- Hal Baylor as Joe Thompson
- Elena Sirangelo as Mrs. Prescott
- Gene Covelli as Gumbo, the newsboy
- Michelle King as Girl in Audience
- Al Cantor as Joe DeVito
Production
Pegasus Productions was a company headed by Max Gifford which announced they were going to make three films. One of these was The Slasher based on a play by Robert Abel. Abel had been a prize fighter for four years.[2] He had written a play The Big Shot which was produced on stage in 1951, directed by Edmund Angelo.[3]
Abel then wrote The Slasher and Angelo signed to direct. His wife Ann Richards played the female lead.[4] It was Richards' first film in three years.[5] It was then known as Decisions.[6]
Filming started 1 December 1951 at Republic Studios. Filming went for eleven days.[7]
Pegagus' second production was to be You're Not So Dangerous and was to star Richards as a social worker confused for a gangster's moll.[8]
References
- ↑ BREAKDOWN. (1953, Monthly Film Bulletin, 20, 8. Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/1305819491?accountid=13902
- ↑ By, T. M. (1951, Dec 09). HOLLYWOOD MEMOS. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/111903138?accountid=13902
- ↑ Schallert, E. (1951, Jan 24). Wordy, sordid back-stage play has strong scenes. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/166175072?accountid=13902
- ↑ Schallert, E. (1951, Oct 02). Drama 1-..., Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/166235151?accountid=13902
- ↑ Monte carlo ballet hits road to city. (1951, Oct 04). Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/166270204?accountid=13902
- ↑ Star gains more fame. (1951, Nov 24). Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/166224261?accountid=13902
- ↑ By THOMAS M PRYOR Special to The New York Times. (1951, Dec 01). WARNERS AT WORK ON A NEW MUSICAL. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/112105428?accountid=13902
- ↑ Schallert, E. (1951, Oct 09). Drama. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/166245045?accountid=13902
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