Black book by anthony mann anthony mann, robert cummings. He also portrayed wilton knight in the series knight rider 198286. The black book 15oct1949 maximilian robespierre roseanna mccoy 12oct1949. His ultimate tool is his black book, a list of those marked for death by guillotine. In the late 18th century, maximilen robespierre threatens to seize power as frances new dictator during the french revolution. A movie of the french revolution, starring robert cummings and richard basehart. Clever, suspenseful, and strikingly designed, the quest for the black book of names due for execution by the tyrant robespierre is stylish fun all the way. Also known as reign of terror, the black book is a bold effort by director. Shop for richard basehart related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. The black book, also known as reign of terror, is a 1949 film noir. Richard basehart list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
Richard basehart was a thoughtful american leading man who never achieved major stardom. Reign of terror reissued as the black book is a 1949 american film noir directed by anthony mann and starring robert cummings, richard basehart and. See more ideas about richard basehart, john derek and harry belafonte. Director anthony mann gives a noirish look to this historical thriller set in 1790s france.
List of films in the public domain in the united states. N seaview in irwin allens voyage to the bottom of the sea 1964, shown on abc from 1964 to. Maximilian robespierrerichard basehart, moby dickwishes to become dictator over france, but this is feared by many of the. But if it falls into the wrong hands, that book means political ruin and death.
Richard basehart full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Richard basehart autographed inscribed photograph item 282791. A truly outstanding historical drama and adventure set during the french revolution, and which traces the rise and fall of the infamous maximilien robespierre. Ultimately, richard basehart became bestknown to television audiences as admiral harriman nelson, commander of the glassnosed nuclear submarine s. Robert cummings is an ally of the exiled general lafayette seeking a book of names that can end the bloody regime of revolutionary leader robespierre. Also known as reign of terror, the black book is a bold effort by director anthony mann to film a french revolution epic on a b detective picture budget. At the time this was written, the film had a rating of 7. It stars robert cummings, richard basehart, richard hart, arlene dahl, charles mcgraw and arnold moss.
Moody bw photo by john engstead of actor richard basehart in a suit and tie, signed to beverly hills restaurant owner joseph peppino micoli. Commits suicide by shooting himself, in a suicide pact with maria emo in the bunker. Reign of terror is directed by anthony mann and written by aeneas mackenzie and phillip yordan. The black book 1949 film noir with images robert cummings. It was released as reign of terror, but when it played new york later that year it was renamed the black. After the french revolution, maximilien robespierre richard basehart, hungers to become the nations dictator.
Robert cummings, richard basehart, richard hart, arlene dahl, arnold moss, norman lloyd, charles mcgraw, beulah bondi. Robespierre black book lists his enemies, most of whom have, or will, end up on the guillotine. The films original working title was the black book. He was the son of a newspaper editor and began his career as a reporter and radio announcer. It was released as reign of terror, but when it played new york later that year it was renamed the black book. John richard basehart august 31, 1914 september 17, 1984 was an.
Anthony mann robespierrre, a powerful figure in the french revolution. Sol kaplan scores the music and john alton is the cinematographer. Anthony mann robespierrre, a powerful figure in the french revolution, is desperately looking for his black book, a death list of. Robert cummings in the black book i like the black book. With robert cummings, richard basehart, richard hart, arlene dahl. Sep 24, 2019 reign of terror reissued as the black book is a 1949 american film noir drama film directed by anthony mann and starring robert cummings, richard basehart. Dec 29, 2016 robespierrre, a powerful figure in the french revolution, is desperately looking for his black book, a death list of those marked for the guillotine. Robespierrre, a powerful figure in the french revolution, is desperately looking for his black book, a death list of those marked for the guillotine. Reign of terror reissued as the black book is a 1949 american film noir drama film directed by anthony mann and starring robert cummings, richard basehart and. Meanwhile, a freedom fighter, posing as a prosecutor, seeks to maintain his trust while secretly trying to destroy him and his allies. Shot to death by anthony quinn just as richard is about to kill lana turner with a poker. The black book bob cummings richard basehart arlene dahl 1949 an enemy robert cummings of robespierre richard basehart steals the secret book listing his candidates for the guillotine.
Richard basehart may have been the greatest american actor ever. Robespierrre, a powerful figure in the french revolution, is desperately looking for his black book, a death list of. Its the black book or reign of terror a 1949 historical noir directed by. Enemy robert cummings of robespierre richard basehart steals list of guillotine candidates. He starred as admiral harriman nelson in the television science fiction drama voyage to the bottom of the sea 196468. Reign of terror aka the black book 1949 film noir of the week. American actor richard basehart and actress mary murphy are pictured at a press reception for the film with all my heart at the dorchester hotel. Certainly he was too accomplished a performer ever to be just another movie star his unconventional good looks and astonishing versatility allowed him to convincingly portray murderers, heels and suicidal neurotics in a career that spanned 45 years, but he was equally effective at playing gentle. I have to approve every post before it goes on the web site. Robert cummings stars as charles daubigny, who has been engaged by a group of political moderates to retrieve a little black book from revolutionary leader robespierre richard basehart. John richard basehart august 31, 1914 september 17, 1984 was an american actor. See the full list of the black book cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more.
As with much of the work of director federico fellini, man is viewed as suspended between the heavens and the earth, adroitly symbolized here by il matto the fool. In view of the poverty of the production, i think it would have been difficult to do better, and richard basehart made a remarkable impression. Bob cummings, usually a light comic actor, does a fine job as the driven adventurer hero. Arnold moss steals the show as the slimy fouchot and richard basehart is an unforgettable robespierre dont call me max.
Black i read day of the jackal by frederick forsyth recently. Richard basehart as lieutenant rennick in decision before dawn. Its large, worthy cast is headed by robert cummings, richard basehart and arlene dahl. Some scenes are as dark as the events in this story. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. The black book reign of terror 1949, robert cummings. Thanks to gordon hitler women of nazi germany 1962 adolf hitler. Aug 28, 2017 this weeks mystery movie has been the 1949 walter wanger film reign of terror later retitled the black book, with robert cummings, richard basehart, richard hart, arlene dahl, arnold moss, norman lloyd, charles mcgraw, beulah bondi and jess barker. Despite many a powerful performance, this actors actor never quite achieved the stardom he deserved. He walked by night richard basehart, film noir classic 1948 play amazon page hd prime 4.
The black book aka reign of terror 1949 approved 1h 29min history, romance, thriller 24 february 1950 finland robespierrre. Robert cummings, richard basehart, richard hart director. The black book 1949 robert cummings, richard basehart. See more should insurance be required for any shipments either overseas or within the u. Philip yordan story and screenplay, aeneas mackenzie story and screenplay as aeneas mackenzie stars. With the help of opposition leader francois barras richard hart and his former lover, madelon arlene dahl, daubigny goes in search of robespierres enemies list, written in a small black. Blazing introduction of historical characters richard basehart, jess barker, arnold moss, wade crosby, richard hart, norman lloyd then fictional daubigny robert cummings meeting lafayette wilton graff, opening anthony manns the black book a.
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