The swan 1956 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Of further interest, timing of the release of the movie was a few days after kelly and rainier married, to take full advantage of the publicity. I guarantee you have never seen any other film like black. Frances howard starred as princess alexandria in the 1925 silent version. The swan, a dharma initiative station in the television show lost. Grace kelly had previously appeared in the cbs television production of the swan on june 9, 1950. Released by special arrangement with turner classic movies music. Swan, 2011 portuguese film directed by teresa villaverde. This year i am writing about the swan 1956, grace kellys last film to. The film marked alec guinness first feature to be shot in america. Demille, whose name in practically synonymous with the term epic. Mgm records released two suites of portions of the music from the film on long playing record after the release of the film. Outside of its mercenary considerations, the swan is an enjoyable bittersweet tale of a princess who falls in love with her handsome tutor louis jourdan, only to be required to give him up in.
Each of these help define the golden moments indicative of the era. Aug 10, 2018 hjorleifsdottirs film is evocative and intimate, and its exciting to see her shirk the formula weve grown accustomed to in all those summerthatchangedeverything movies. Princess beatrices days of enjoying the regal life are numbered unless her only daughter, princess alexandra, makes a good impression on a distant cousin when he pays a surprise visit to their palace. The summer of 1955 grace kelly read love letters from her reallife prince while sitting on the terrace of the biltmore estate in ashville, n. Jazz on the screen is a reference work of filmographic information and does not point to digitized versions of the items described.
The film was based on ferenc molnrs 1914 hungarian play that had been produced several times on broadway under its englishlanguage title of the swan. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. Staring alec guinness, louis jourdan, graice kelly and jessie royce landis. One of my favorite films, the swan features an allstar cast. Sep 29, 2014 hollywood or bust is a 1956 film comedy starring the team of dean martin and jerry lewis. Grace kelly starred as a young princess whose desperate mother hopes to betroth her to the crown prince, alec guinness.
Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in. Nov 11, 2015 grace kellys next to last film, the swan 1956 is a bittersweet fairy tale of romance and royalty that in many ways eerily predicts kellys future marriage to prince rainier of monaco and her life as a princess in a small european country. Even though high society was released afterward, this was kellys last film before ascending the throne of monaco on april 18, 1956. That alone makes the film worth viewing for her fans. Brain aherns performance, alone, as the monastic, worldwise uncle is worth the price of. I hope you love black swan as i did in all its resplendent striking aesthetic. Grace kelly in the swan 1956 swan, the grace kelly 1956 mgm i. With grace kelly, alec guinness, louis jourdan, agnes moorehead. In 1957 vidor made another biopic, the joker is wild, which offered frank sinatra in good form as alcoholic nightclub comic joe e. Grace kellys next to last film, the swan 1956 is a bittersweet fairy tale of romance and royalty that in many ways eerily predicts kellys future marriage to prince rainier of monaco and her life as a princess in a small european country.
I saw the film for the first time in 1958 at the 25cent movies for university of illinois students in champaignurbana. Films and television brimming with passion, drama, satire, comedy, and depth. But within its lyricism and daring, the swan might be a little too vague, too languid. He is more interested in the estates dairy than alexandras rose garden. Overview of the swan, 1956, directed by charles vidor, with grace kelly, alec guinness, louis jourdan, at turner classic movies. Hollywood or bust jerry lewis dean martin 1956 full movie.
The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or video. Not a great film but definitely a treat to see grace kelly, alec guinness and agnes moorehead working their craft. Grace kelly, who later became princess of monaco, was an american actress who gained recognition for her performance in the film mogambo 1953, for which she won a golden globe award and an academy award nomination in 1954. Another film version was released as one romantic night 1930. The swan 1956 was a romantic fairy tale set in early 20th century europe, based on a play by ferenc molnar. The gorgeous make up and fantastical costumes are not the only visual delights that black swan have to offer. Film stills from her hollywood films, 19511956 for trial. Released 1956, the swan stars grace kelly, alec guinness, louis jourdan, agnes moorehead the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. Lucys swan song, complete with chickens, arrives on dvd.
Color, full screen, ntsc, original recording remastered. For the 1956 film, the role of prince albert was originally offered to rex harrison, then to joseph cotten, before being given to alec guinness. The photo above shows kelly with costar alec guinness. Hollywood or bust jerry lewis dean martin 1956 full.
Hollywood or bust is a 1956 film comedy starring the team of dean martin and jerry lewis. The swan official trailer even though high society was released afterward, this was kellys last film before ascending the throne of monaco on april 18, 1956. Without the 195657 season, lucy might never have rehearsed a latin dance number with. This article is part of the wonderful grace kelly blogathon hosted by the wonderful world of cinema. The story about the swan at the end was supposed to placate an audience but it didnt for me. I guess i dont understand phycology or the phycology of love and people because i didnt like the ending. Another film version was released as one romantic night 1930 the film is a romantic comedy released by metrogoldwynmayer, directed by charles vidor, produced by dore schary from a screenplay by john dighton, and based on the play by ferenc molnar. Hjorleifsdottirs film is evocative and intimate, and its exciting to see her shirk the formula weve grown accustomed to in all those summerthatchangedeverything movies. The swan original motion picture soundtrack bronislaw.
The swan, 1956 remake of a 1925 film of the same title. The picture was filmed from april 16 to june 19, 1956 and released on december 6, 1956 by paramount. Kelly and jourdan play in another film, a romantic melodrama that takes itself. The swan 1956 grace kelly dvd for sale online ebay. The swan princess is a 1994 american animated musical fantasy film based on the ballet swan lake. And then he starts playing football with the tutor and alexandras brothers. The story is about a royal family who is hoping to lure a prince alec.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The story is a bit silly and out of another time, but what makes this video entertaining are the many excellent performances by kelly and others in the cast. Its a dark fantasy with twisted beauty thanks for that one, kanye. Heres our quick guide to the best familyfriendly movies and shows you can stream right now. She and her family have been exiled, but are desperate to win back favor through the current ruling family, headed up by queen maria dominika agnes moorehead. And dont think that mgm, knowing full well that grace would retire from. However, kelly and jourdan play in another film, a romantic melodrama that takes itself. Its a dusty old property that mgm pulled out in order to take. On dry land, where ordinary people walk, the swan is awkward, even ridiculous. Up through about 78 of the movie i thought this was absolutely beautiful one of my favorites, i would have given this movie a 5 star rating.
Mgm records released two suites of portions of the music from the film on longplaying record after the release of the film. The swan 1956 was filmed in eastman color in cinemascope. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. The story is about a royal family who is hoping to lure a prince alec guiness to marry their daughter grace kelly, who is a. Gallery of 14 movie poster and cover images for the swan 1956. To glide like a dream on the smooth surface of the lake, and never go to the shore. The swan 1956, a pleasant romance among royalty, was grace kellys penultimate film. Prince albert has searched all over europe for a bride and hes bored by the whole courtship routine. And the ten commandments is arguably his greatest movie ever earning seven oscar. The first broadway production of the play was staged on october 23, 1923. Grace kelly is the princess courted by a commoner louis jourdan but promised to prince albert alec guinness based on the ferenc molnar comedy of manners set in hungary in early 1900. Overview full credits full synopsis notes music screenplay info original print info genre keywords.
It is a remake of a silent film of the same name made in 1925. The swan 1956 an eastman color in cinemascope is a remake of the swan 1925, a paramount pictures release. William and harry have a secret stepsister but theres a good reason why shes kept hidden duration. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Jun 21, 2017 the swan 1956 princess beatrix jessie royce landis is barely holding on to her royal title. Prince albert alec guinness, who is scouring europe for a wife, arrives in a tiny town to visit a banished family of nobles. Browse memorable film quotes from the swan 1956 p1 at classic movie hub cmh. The swan by amanda garrett on nov 11, 2015 from old hollywood films. The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or. The swan 1956 princess beatrix jessie royce landis is barely holding on to her royal title. Tcm messageboards post your comments here add your comment. Your father used to call you his swan, so i am told.