Wolf Larsen (film)

Wolf Larsen
Directed by Harmon Jones
Produced by Lindsley Parsons
Written by Jack DeWitt
Turnley Walker
Based on novel The Sea Wolf by Jack London
Starring Barry Sullivan
Production
company
Lindsley Parsons Productions
Distributed by Allied Artists
Release date
 1959
Country United States
Language English

Wolf Larsen is a 1958 film adaptation of Jack London's novel The Sea-Wolf directed by Harmon Jones and starring Barry Sullivan in the titular role.[1][2]

Cast

Production

In September 1956 producer Lindsay Parsons announced he would make a film called The Far Wanderer from a script by Turney Walker. It was to be about seal hunting and star Sterling Hayden, also using Hayden's yacht. Filming was to begin in November 1956 and finance came from Allied Artists.[3] Gregg Tallas was attached as director.[4]

Eventually filming pushed back and Hayden dropped out, to be replaced by Barry Sullivan. However Hayden's yacht was still used. Filming began May 1958.[5] The female lead went to Gita Hall, who was married to Sullivan at the time.[6]

References

  1. ↑ WOLF LARSEN Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 26, Iss. 300, (Jan 1, 1959): 93.
  2. ↑ Clifton Webb Diverts as 'Mr. Pennypacker' Warren, Geoffrey. Los Angeles Times (1923-1995); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]20 Feb 1959: A8.
  3. ↑ Floating an Issue New York Times 15 Sep 1956: 10.
  4. ↑ 'Sayonara' Deal Lurks for Hudson; Dorothy Jordan Resumes in Film Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 24 Sep 1956: A11.
  5. ↑ Johnson Has a Script; He Thinks It Is a Corker Hopper, Hedda. Chicago Daily Tribune 5 May 1958: b20.
  6. ↑ FILMLAND EVENTS: Elizabeth Taylor to Take Vacation Los Angeles Times 23 May 1958: B8.
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