If you want to see some ancient historical camp, you might like this film. She was nicknamed the queen of technicolor because her. His dad is trying to betroth him to the proverbial girl next door biblical edition when two things happen. In 1955 wouldbe makers of epic films faced a dilemma. Prodigal, the on dvd 012569797291 from warner bros directed by richard thorpe. The prodigal 1955 cast and crew 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. It was based on the new testament parable about a selfish son who leaves his family to pursue a life of pleasure. Pasiunea pe care o face evreul micah fiul risipitor pentru. The prodigal 1955 ganzer film deutsch hd filme online. Lana turner in the prodigal 1955 lana turner and edmund purdom in the.
This is an original vintage photo from the 1955 film, the prodigal. Lana turner, edmund purdom original 1955 scene still. The prodigal 1955 film score by mgm studio orchestra. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Studies for parents of prodigals family growth electives ebook.
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. Trashy quasibiblical pic loosely based on the story of the prodigal son. The prodigal 1955 stream and watch online moviefone. Perhaps the prodigals biggest failure is that it took the son out of the films title, but the prodigal out of the actual movie. Details about 1955 darleen engle the prodigal mgm original movie still photo a267. The prodigal 1955 in 1955 the hollywood studios were in big trouble. A young hebrew named micah, unsatisfied with his fathers rural life, demands his inheritance so he can try his luck in the city. On the one hand biblical films had suddenly become popular and the studios. They tried a number of gimmicks to tempt audiences back to theatres. The prodigal was directed by richard thorpe and is inspired by the parable of the prodigal son. However, after much debauchery, micah is betrayed, tossed into jail and almost killed.
The prodigal 1955 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. Media in category the prodigal 1955 film the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. She acted in more than forty films, mostly in the and and became renowned as one of the most glamorous actresses of her day. A wealthy young hebrew traveling in damascus renounces. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. A may 4, 1955 daily variety news item reported that, in the interest of diplomacy, all derogatory references to damascus would be eliminated from the prints of the film sent to syria.
Once in the city he falls under the spell of a beautiful pagan. 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. 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 testament. The film has been released on dvd as a part of warners cult camp classics series, featuring commentary by film historian drew casper. The prodigal soundtrack from 1955, composed by bronislau kaper. The prodigal 1955 i can never belong to any one man, lana turner asserts in the prodigal 1955. Things like cinemascope and 3d enjoyed some success but the studios placed much of their faith in bigbudget blockbusters. 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. Lana turner in a scene from the film the prodigal, 1955. The film also features james mitchell, louis calhern, joseph wiseman, cecil kellaway and walter hampden. 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. Released 1955, the prodigal stars lana turner, edmund purdom, louis calhern, audrey dalton the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 54 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which.
Rhonda fleming american film and television actress. The prodigal marked the last film project of costume designer herschel mccoy, who was often credited simply as herschel. It features louis calhern, edmund purdom and lana turner. This is puzzling inasmuch as he was a goodlooking fellow with a fine voice and real acting talent but perhaps the cold, cynical nature of his two major roles kept audiences from warming to him. The film recounts the parable of the prodigal son, in which a wealthy young hebrew trader, micah edmund purdom, throws away his fortune and freedom in pursuit of a pagan priestess, samarra turner. Some films in the latter category did go on to become cult favourites for their considerable camp value. The prodigal trailer directed by richard thorpe and starring lana turner, edmund purdom, louis calhern, audrey dalton, james mitchell.
The film story is some what based on the story of the prodigal son of the bible. In 1955 kaper provided an ornate and gorgeously melodic, symphonic score for the prodigal, a gargantuan biblical epic starring lana turner. The prodigal edmond purdom original italian 18 x 26 1955. The prodigal is a 1955 eastmancolor biblical epic cinemascope film made by mgm starring edmund purdom and lana turner. The prodigal is a film directed by richard thorpe with lana turner, edmund purdom, louis calhern, audrey dalton, year. In its retelling of the 22verse biblical story of the. I actually liked this part of the film, it had warmth esp. Download surviving a prodigal studies for parents of prodigals family growth electives pdf online. Loosely based on an original story by jesus, this movie really delivers on the luridness i found lacking in the previous years the egyptian, which i. The prodigal 1955 directed by richard thorpe and starring lana turner, edmund purdom and louis calhern. Redemption drama movie english full length film duration.
The campiness of that line was as obvious upon the films release as it is today. 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. It measures approximately 8 x 10 and is in very good condition see details above. The flogging he suffers while chained in a dungeon in the prodigal did, however, win him a bit of unexpected honor.