The prodigal movie 1955

Perhaps the prodigals biggest failure is that it took the son out of the films title, but the prodigal out of the actual movie. Lana turner edmund purdom original vintage 1955 the. As a young man, micah edmund purdom takes his share of his familys wealth and leaves home for the decadent city. The prodigal lana turner edmond purdom vintage 1955 black and white 8 x 10 still. A wealthy young hebrew traveling in damascus renounces his faith after is seduced by an alluring pagan priestess and cheated of his fortune by the high priest as well. The prodigal is a 1955 eastmancolor biblical epic cinemascope film made by mgm starring edmund purdom and lana turner. The prodigal soundtrack from 1955, composed by bronislau kaper. The film also features james mitchell, louis calhern, joseph wiseman, cecil kellaway and walter hampden. Feb 02, 2018 the glass slipper 1955 official trailer leslie caron, michael wilding movie hd duration. Richard thorpes the prodigal 1955 has gotten treatment so exalted as part of warner home videos cult camp classics dvd series, that the dvd itself almost seems to cross over into camp. We do not provide paid free the prodigal movie downloads. Mar 30, 2016 the seaport of joppa is home to a busy marketplace, but it isnt a prosperous place. Studies for parents of prodigals family growth electives ebook. Lana turner, edmund purdom, louis calhern, audrey dalton, neville brand, walter hampden, taina elg, francis l.

It was directed by richard thorpe and produced by charles schnee. When a mute slave named asham james mitchell tries to escape and is targeted by a marketplace guard, a faithful hebrew man named micah edmund. The night of the hunter 1955 bad day at black rock 1955 the trouble with harry 1955 to catch a thief 1955 the james dean collection. The prodigal is one of best movie released on 6 may 1955 starring lana turner, edmund purdom, louis calhern, audrey dalton, james mitchell. Released during hollywoods golden age of biblical spectacles, the prodigal offers a full measure of lavish sets and elaborate costumes, all of them splendidly captured in the visual glories of cinemascope and metrocolor. Lady and the tramp 1955 its always fair weather 1955 guys and dolls 1955 the seven year itch 1955 richard iii 1955 the prodigal 1955 land of the pharaohs 1955 the ten commandments 1956. After some discussion with my fellow fans, i discovered that the statue originally appeared in the 1955 movie, the prodigal, starring lana turner and edmund purdom and directed by richard thorpe tarzan escapes 1936, tarzan finds a son 1939, tarzans secret treasure 1941 tarzans new york adventure 1942.

The prodigal 1955 posted on march 30, 2016 by lindsey image via movie poster shop the seaport of joppa is home to a busy marketplace, but it isnt a prosperous place. The maurice zimm screenplay was adapted by joseph breen, jr. Still, the prodigal is fun and more than just a little campy. Lana turner in 1955 the prodigal 8x10 rare color photo 604. The prodigal is a 1955 biblical epic film made by mgm starring lana turner. Free wallpapers download of the prodigal movie, hero, heroine, etc is available in our gallery section. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. The prodigal is a film directed by richard thorpe with lana turner, edmund purdom, louis calhern, audrey dalton, year. Original movie poster for prodigal, the 1955 15626 original mgm six sheet poster 81x81.

Buy the prodigal movie posters from movie poster shop. Details about 1955 darleen engle the prodigal mgm original movie still photo a267. One critic has noted that the prodigal was aptly titled, inasmuch as it was all too prodigal with the funds of the thenflagging mgm studios. The movie is a hootandahalf, even as hollywood biblical epics go, but it is great fun, and it does have a lot of entertainment value, even if it. Once in the city he falls under the spell of a beautiful pagan. This movie directed by richard thorpe whom known as an famous movie director and have directed many interesting movies with great story telling. Offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. Years later it inspired film scholar jeanine basinger to deem turners role one of the silliest in film history. Vintage photo of edmund purdom and linda christian. Jun 07, 2016 the prodigal is one of best movie released on 6 may 1955 starring lana turner, edmund purdom, louis calhern, audrey dalton, james mitchell.

In its retelling of the 22verse biblical story of the prodigal son, the film helpfully fills in the story details inconsiderately left out of the old. Lana turner stars as the sexy, exotic pagan princess who tries to seduce a wayward israelite in the biblical tale of the prodigal. He follows the alluring samarra turner to damascus, where he soon. The prodigal 1955 05061955 us drama 1h 52m user score. One of the last films in the bigbudget hollywood biblical epic tradition, richard thorpes the prodigal 1955 is loosely based on the parable of the prodigal son micah edmund purdom, the prodigal hero in question, falls prey to the deadly charms of the pagan high priestess samarra lana turner. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The new, wider, screens called for more eyecatching images and postwar, the public was ready to move on from film noirs cheap sets and low.

This glitzy version is full of giant sets and crazy costumes from the flower pot hats worn by the movies two baddies to the skimpy eye catching threads worn by lana turner. The prodigal trailer directed by richard thorpe and starring lana turner, edmund purdom, louis calhern, audrey dalton, james mitchell. But the prodigal created a different, more unfortunate kind of magic, the kind that inspired critics in 1955 to blast the film as overblown and neither thoughtprovoking nor heartmoving. My bluray and dvd movie collection in roughly chronological order. Jul 10, 2016 perhaps the prodigals biggest failure is that it took the son out of the films title, but the prodigal out of the actual movie. As the film begins he has honored his father by becoming engaged to ruth audrey dalton, a gentle girl of his own faith while visiting damascus, however, the. A young hebrew named micah, unsatisfied with his fathers rural life, demands his inheritance so he can try his luck in the city. Lot of 3 1950s shelley winters 8x10 publicity photos. It was based on the new testament parable about a selfish son who leaves his family to pursue a life of pleasure. Which brings us to mgms 1955 offering the prodigal. With lana turner, edmund purdom, louis calhern, audrey dalton. In its retelling of the 22verse biblical story of the.

The prodigal 1955 0506 1955 us drama 1h 52m user score. Trashy quasibiblical pic loosely based on the story of the prodigal son. The year 1955 in film involved some significant events. It was a dismal failure at the box office and was regarded with contempt by critics. It not only is great fun and full of trivia but it will make you appreciate the art direction, costumes, and cinematography for this film. Lana turner edmund purdom original vintage 1955 the prodigal. The prodigal 1955 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. We do not offer to watch the prodigal movie online. Original prodigal, the 1955 movie poster in nm condition. A wealthy young hebrew traveling in damascus renounces his faith after he is seduced by an alluring pagan priestess and cheated of his fortune by the high priest as well. It hasnt quite made it to cult favourite status but it has potential in that area theres certainly plenty of camp value, the premise. The prodigal 1955 the son edmund purdom of a hebrew farmer wastes his fortune on a damascus love goddess lana turner, then is thrown into a pit of vultures. The prodigal 1955 directed by richard thorpe and starring lana turner, edmund purdom and louis calhern. However, after much debauchery, micah is betrayed, tossed into jail and almost killed.