Wolf Larsen (film)
Wolf Larsen is a 1958 film adaptation of Jack London's 1904 novel The Sea-Wolf directed by Harmon Jones and starring Barry Sullivan in the titular role.[1][2]
| Wolf Larsen | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Harmon Jones |
| Produced by | Lindsley Parsons |
| Written by | Jack DeWitt Turnley Walker |
| Based on | novel The Sea Wolf by Jack London |
| Starring | Barry Sullivan |
Production company | Lindsley Parsons Productions |
| Distributed by | Allied Artists |
Release date | 1959 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Barry Sullivan as Wolf Larsen
- Peter Graves as James Van Weyden
- Gita Hall as Kristina Carlson
- Thayer David as Mugridge
- John Alderson as Johnson
- Rico Alaniz as Louis
- Robert Gist as Matthews
- Jack Grinnage as Leach
- Jack Orrison as Haskins
- Henry Rowland as Henderson
Production
In September 1956 producer Lindsay Parsons announced he would make a film called The Far Wanderer from a script by Turney Walker. It was to be about seal hunting and star Sterling Hayden, also using Hayden's yacht. Filming was to begin in November 1956 and finance came from Allied Artists.[3] Gregg Tallas was attached as director.[4]
Eventually filming pushed back and Hayden dropped out, to be replaced by Barry Sullivan. However Hayden's yacht was still used. Filming began May 1958.[5] The female lead went to Gita Hall, who was married to Sullivan at the time.[6]
References
- WOLF LARSEN Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 26, Iss. 300, (Jan 1, 1959): 93.
- Clifton Webb Diverts as 'Mr. Pennypacker' Warren, Geoffrey. Los Angeles Times (1923-1995); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]20 Feb 1959: A8.
- Floating an Issue New York Times 15 Sep 1956: 10.
- 'Sayonara' Deal Lurks for Hudson; Dorothy Jordan Resumes in Film Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 24 Sep 1956: A11.
- Johnson Has a Script; He Thinks It Is a Corker Hopper, Hedda. Chicago Daily Tribune 5 May 1958: b20.
- FILMLAND EVENTS: Elizabeth Taylor to Take Vacation Los Angeles Times 23 May 1958: B8.
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