词条 | Breakdown (1952 film) |
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| name = Breakdown | image = Breakdown_1952_poster.jpg | alt = | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Edmond Angelo | producer = Edmond Angelo | writer = Robert Abel | based on = the play The Samson Slasher by Robert Abel | starring = Ann Richards | music = Paul Dunlap | cinematography = Paul Ivano | editing = Robert M. Leeds | studio = Pegasus Productions | distributor = Realart Pictures Inc. | released = {{film date|1952|7|16|United States}} | runtime = 76 minutes | country = United States | language = English | budget = }}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. PlotFramed 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
ProductionPegasus 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] References1. ^BREAKDOWN. (1953, Monthly Film Bulletin, 20, 8. Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/1305819491?accountid=13902 2. ^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 3. ^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 4. ^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 5. ^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 6. ^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 7. ^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 8. ^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 External links
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