Incident in an Alley
Incident in an Alley is a 1962 American neo noir crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring Chris Warfield, Jacklyn O'Donnell and Harp McGuire.[1]
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| Directed by | Edward L. Cahn |
| Screenplay by | Harry Medford Orville H. Hampton (as Owen Harris) |
| Based on | Rod Serling (from a story by) |
| Produced by | Robert E. Kent |
| Starring | Chris Warfield Jacklyn O'Donnell Harp McGuire |
| Cinematography | Gilbert Warrenton |
| Edited by | Robert Carlisle |
| Music by | Richard LaSalle |
Production company | Harvard Film |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
A policeman must prove the teenager he shot was a delinquent.
Cast
- Chris Warfield as Bill Joddy
- Jacklyn O'Donnell as Jean Joddy (as Erin O'Donnel)
- Harp McGuire as Frank
- Virginia Christine as Mrs. Connell
- Willis Bouchey as Police Capt. Tom Brady
- Don Keefer as Roy Swanson
- Michael Vandever as Gussie Connell
- Gary Judis as Charlie
- Jim Canino as Mushie (as James Canino)
- Clancy Cooper as Sam-Police Sergeant
Production
The film was based on a TV play by Rod Serling which had aired in 1955 as part of the US Steel Hour starring Farley Granger.[2] It was announced almost immediately the show would be turned into a play, Line of Duty as well as a film by United Artists.[3] Clarence Greene and Russell Rouse were assigned producing duties on the film, with Serling himself doing the script.[4][5] However it took several years for the film to be made.
Reception
Reviews were poor, averaging out at 5/10.[6]
Chris Warfield impressed Edward Small so much the producer used him again on Diary of a Madman.[7]
See also
References
- Review at Film Monthly accessed 19 May 2013
- J. P. SHANLEY (24 Nov 1955). "TV: True Life 'Incident': ' U. S. Steel Hour' Has Story of Policeman". New York Times. p. 59.
- THOMAS M. PRYOR Special to The New York Times. (28 Nov 1955). "M-G-M SIGNS TRIO FOR 'HIGH SOCIETY': Crosby, Sinatra and Grace Kelly to Star in New Film of 'Philadelphia Story'". New York Times. p. 27.
- THOMAS M. PRYOR Special to The New York Times. (9 Aug 1956). "FOX SIGNS WALD FOR 18 PICTURES: Producer to Set-Up His Own Organization at Studio Under 5-Year Contract Carnera Loses Bout Of Local Origin". New York Times. p. 22.
- GILBERT MILLSTEIN (2 Dec 1956). "'Patterns' of a Television Playwright: 'Patterns' of a TV Playwright". New York Times. p. SM13.
- Thompson, Howard (17 May 1962). "Incident in an Alley' Dabbles in Morals: The Cast". New York Times. p. 31.
- Scott, John L (17 July 1962). "'Brothers Grimm' Has World Preview: First Dramatic Production Shown on Cinerama Screen". Los Angeles Times. p. C7.