The Walls of Jericho (film)
| The Walls of Jericho | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | John M. Stahl |
| Produced by | Lamar Trotti |
| Written by |
Paul Wellman (novel) Lamar Trotti |
| Starring |
Cornel Wilde Linda Darnell Anne Baxter Kirk Douglas Ann Dvorak Marjorie Rambeau |
| Music by |
Cyril J. Mockridge Alfred Newman |
| Cinematography | Arthur C. Miller |
| Edited by | James B. Clark |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release dates |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1,750,000 (US rentals)[1] |
The Walls of Jericho is a 1948 American drama film directed by John M. Stahl and written by Lamar Trotti. The film stars Cornel Wilde, Linda Darnell, Anne Baxter, Kirk Douglas, Ann Dvorak and Marjorie Rambeau. The film was released by 20th Century Fox on August 4, 1948.[2][3]
Plot
County attorney Dave Connors is stuck in an unhappy marriage to his wife, Belle. He invites his friends, newly-married Tucker and Algeria Wedge, to come and visit.
Algeria is secretly attracted to Dave and is frustrated that he doesn't return her feelings. When Dave decides to run for senator, Algeria encourages Tucker to run as well in an effort to make Tucker more like Dave.
Dave is reunited with an old friend, Julia Norman. Julia has been in love with Dave since childhood, and as they spend more time together Dave begins to fall in love with her as well. They begin an affair, but they feel guilty over Dave's marriage to Belle. Julia decides to leave Jericho.
Marjorie Ransom, a mutual friend of Dave and Julia, runs away from home one night and accidentally kills a man who was harassing her. She goes to Julia for help, and she and Dave agree to help her. Algeria has learned of Julia and Dave's affair and uses this information to spoil the trial and ruin Dave's chances of being elected as senator. Algeria tells Belle of Dave's infidelity. Belle shoots Dave, leaving Julia to defend Marjorie in court. Julia uses the opportunity to defend herself and Dave's relationship, as well as publicly questioning Algeria's own obsession with Dave. Marjorie is found not guilty. The film ends with Julia going to visit Dave in hospital.
Cast
- Cornel Wilde as Dave Connors
- Linda Darnell as Algeria Wedge
- Anne Baxter as Julia Norman
- Kirk Douglas as Tucker Wedge
- Ann Dvorak as Belle Connors
- Marjorie Rambeau as Mrs. Dunham
- Henry Hull as Jefferson Norman
- Colleen Townsend as Marjorie Ransome
- Barton MacLane as Gotch McCurdy
- Griff Barnett as Judge Hutto
- William Tracy as Cully Caxton
- Art Baker as Peddigrew
References
- ↑ "Top Grossers of 1948", Variety 5 January 1949 p 46
- ↑ "The Walls of Jericho (1948) - Overview". TCM.com. 1948-08-04. Retrieved 2015-05-28.
- ↑ A.. W. (1948-08-05). "Movie Review - The Walls of Jericho - ' The Walls of Jericho,' Based on Wellman's Novel, at Roxy - Wilde, Darnell, Baxter Star". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-05-28.