The First Legion
| The First Legion | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Douglas Sirk |
| Produced by | Douglas Sirk |
| Screenplay by | Emmet Lavery |
| Based on |
The First Legion by Emmet Lavery |
| Starring |
Charles Boyer William Demarest Lyle Bettger Walter Hampden Barbara Rush Wesley Addy H. B. Warner Leo G. Carroll |
| Music by | Hans Sommer |
| Cinematography | Robert De Grasse |
| Edited by | Francis D. Lyon |
Production company |
Sédif Productions |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The First Legion
The First Legion is a 1951 American drama film directed by Douglas Sirk and written by Emmet Lavery. The film stars Charles Boyer, William Demarest, Lyle Bettger, Walter Hampden, Barbara Rush, Wesley Addy, H. B. Warner and Leo G. Carroll. The film was released on April 27, 1951, by United Artists.[1][2]
Cast
- Charles Boyer as Father Marc Arnoux
- William Demarest as Monsignor Michael Carey
- Lyle Bettger as Dr. Peter Morrell
- Walter Hampden as Father Edward Quarterman
- Barbara Rush as Terry Gilmartin
- Wesley Addy as Father John Fulton
- H. B. Warner as Fr. Jose Sierra
- Leo G. Carroll as Father Rector Paul Duquesne
- Taylor Holmes as Father Keene
- H. B. Warner as Fr. Jose Sierra
- George Zucco as Father Robert Stuart
- John McGuire as Father Tom Rawleigh
- Clifford Brooke as Brother Clifford
- Dorothy Adams as Mrs. Dunn
- Molly Lamont as Mrs. Nora Gilmartin
- Queenie Smith as Henrietta
- Jacqueline deWit as Miss Hamilton
- Bill Edwards as Joe
Restoration
The film was restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, with funding provided by The Louis B. Mayer Foundation and The Carl David Memorial Fund for Film Preservation; the restoration was publicly screened in March 2015.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "The First Legion (1951) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "The First Legion". TV Guide. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ "The First Legion / Journey into Light [programme note]". UCLA Film & Television Archive. 2015. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
- ↑ Kenneth Turan (2015-02-27). "UCLA film festival a fascinating window into our cinematic past". Retrieved 2016-03-12.
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