For Men Only (1952 film)

For Men Only
Directed by Paul Henreid
Produced by Paul Henreid
Edward Nassour
Screenplay by Lou Morheim & Herbert Magolis
Based on story by Lou Morheim & Herbert Magolis
Starring Paul Henreid
Production
company
H-N Productions
Distributed by Lippert Pictures (US)
Exclusive Pictures (UK)
Release date
  • January 11, 1952 (1952-01-11) (United States)
Running time
 93 minutes
Country United States
Language English

For Men Only (reissued as The Tall Lie) is a 1952 American film noir directed by Paul Henreid about hazing on college campuses. It also stars Henreid.

It was the film debut of Russell Johnson.

It was also known as The Tall Lie.

Cast

Production

Henreid had directed in theatre but this was his first film.[1] He had produced two films before, Hollow Triumph and So Young, So Bad.[2]

Paul Henreid set up the project with Edward Nassour. They established HN Productions - for Henreid and Nassour.[3]In March 1951 they arranged finance through Robert L. Lippert.[4] Henreid and Lippert were secretive about the subject matter, describing it as "topical and controversial."[5] Henreid admitted he later kept the topic secret so no other produces would beat them to the screens with a similar story.[2]

Filming started 5 September 1951 at the General Service Studio.[6][7] There had been a week's rehearsal beforehand. Filming took 16 days, and was completed two days ahead of schedule.[2]

Henreid said getting the script and finance and making the film took him a year.[2][8]

Henreid wanted to make The Spanish Grandee and Ring around Saturn for Nassour but these were never made.[2]

Reception

Henreid later said the film was "very successful" and credited it with launching his directing career.[9]

References

  1. ↑ By HELEN, G. H. (1951, Jul 15). COAST'S STARS SUCCUMB TO THE DIRECTING URGE. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/111950013?accountid=13902
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Schallert, E. (1951, Sep 30). Screen. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/166289738?accountid=13902
  3. ↑ Schallert, E. (1951, Jan 30). Drama. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/166148382?accountid=13902
  4. ↑ Schallert, E. (1951, Mar 01). Drama. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/166160383?accountid=13902
  5. ↑ By THOMAS F BRADY Special to THE NEW,YORK TIMES. (1951, Mar 01). TWO NEW COMEDIES SCHEDULED AT U.-I. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/111831320?accountid=13902
  6. ↑ By THOMAS M PRYOR Special to THE NEW,YORK TIMES. (1951, Aug 16). 40 FEATURE FILMS PLANNED BY METRO. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/112162950?accountid=13902
  7. ↑ Paderewski in film. (1951, Jun 14). Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/166197122?accountid=13902
  8. ↑ By J.D. SPIRO. (1951, Oct 28). HOLLYWOOD SPLIT. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/112142567?accountid=13902
  9. ↑ Alpert, D. (1963, Oct 13). Other end of megaphone gives henreid new outlook. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/168339025?accountid=13902


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