A Night to Remember (Original title)
Dates: 1958 (Copyright), 18 August 1958 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Roy Baker
Synopsis: Story of the sinking of the "Titanic".
Genres: Disaster, Historical drama
Subject: Titanic (cruise liner)
Releases
Date: 1958Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 123 mins Length: 11063 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: October 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 123 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Book reviewsAuthor: Harper, Sue Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review essay of 'The Titanic in Myth and Memory: Representa- tions in Visual and Literary Culture' edited by Tim Bergfel- der and Sarah Street (I.B. Tauris, 2004).
In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v1 n1 2004 Pages: 142-148
Title: British Film Guides: A Night to RememberAuthor: BARTON, Ruth Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review essay of 'A Night to Remember' by Jeffrey Richards (I.B. Tauris, 2003).
In: Film Review n592 April 2000 Pages: 74-79
Title: Call Sheet: A Night To RememberAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of A NIGHT TO REMEMBER with comments from the actors and director.
In: Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television v19 n4 October 1999 Pages: 421-438
Title: Atlantic crossings: nation, class and identity in TITANIC...Author: HOWELLS, Richard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines two different tellings of the Titanic story in TITANIC (1953) and A NIGHT TO REMEMBER (1958), looking at British and American perspectives. Article title ends "...(1953) and A NIGHT TO REMEMBER (1958)".
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: Empire n106 April 1998 Page: 122
Title: Video to buyAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n2 February 1998 Page: 19
Title: That sinking feelingAuthor: LAWRENSON, Edward Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief review of several disaster movies: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER (1958), RAISE THE TITANIC (1980), AND THE SHIP SAILS ON (1983), The HINDENBURG (1973), LIFEBOAT (1944), OUTWARD BOUND (1930), SHIP OF FOOLS (1965).
In: Neon March 1997 Page: 20
Title: Lust for LifeboatAuthor: MORRIS, Mark Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the several film versions of the Titanic disaster
In: Films in Review v46 n5/6 Jul/Aug 1995 Pages: 12-17
Title: Horror specials on laserdiscAuthor: FRUMKES, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of a laserdisc release of A NIGHT TO REMEMBER (1958).
In: Le Film Francais n788 26 Jun 1959 Page: 17
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n788 26 Jun 1959: no known title]Language: French
In: Variety 9 Jul 1958 Page: 16
Title: [Variety - 9 Jul 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: American Cinematographer v39 n10 October 1958 Page: 620
Title: [American Cinematographer - v39 n10 October 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v25 n295 August 1958 Page: 100
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v25 n295 August 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: The Film Daily v114 n116 17 Dec 1958 Page: 6
Title: [The Film Daily - v114 n116 17 Dec 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: Kinematograph Weekly n2655 3 Jul 1958 Page: 13
Title: [Kinematograph Weekly - n2655 3 Jul 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8022 30 Jun 1958 Page: 5
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8022 30 Jun 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v213 n12 20 Dec 1958 Page: 92
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v213 n12 20 Dec 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v152 n50 18 Dec 1958 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v152 n50 18 Dec 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: Daily Film Renter n7266 29 Nov 1956 Page: 4
Title: [Daily Film Renter - n7266 29 Nov 1956: no known title]Language: English
Author: Koldau, Linda Maria Pages: viii, 299 pages
Title: Past and present: national identity and the British historical film
Author: CHAPMAN, James Pages: xv, 400 p.
Title: Titanic in myth and memory: representations in visual and literary culture
Author: BERGFELDER, Tim Pages: xiv, 241 p.
Title: Roy Ward Baker
Author: MAYER, Geoff Pages: 224 p.
Title: Night to Remember: the definitive Titanic film
Author: RICHARDS, Jeffrey Pages: vii, 130 p.
Title: Titanic memories: the making of A Night to Remember
Author: MACQUITTY, William Pages: 48 p.
Title: Titanic in pictures
Author: MILLS, Simon Pages: 135p.
Title: night to remember
Author: LORD, Walter Pages: 159 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(13)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11051 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-117977
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-593702
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Film materials(12)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8255 FeetStock date: 1979BFI identifier: C-1101826
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9049 FeetBFI identifier: C-117971
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11051 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-117977
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 60 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-597798
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11056 FeetBFI identifier: C-761100
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: Combined as MuteLength: 19629 FeetBFI identifier: C-763661
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: AcetateSound: SoundLength: 969 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-117974
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: AcetateSound: CombinedLength: 972 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-117975
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: AcetateSound: CombinedLength: 972 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-117976
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: AcetateSound: CombinedLength: 11077 FeetBFI identifier: C-117973
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm PositiveSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-117968
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 11029 FeetBFI identifier: C-763662
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 1958 (Copyright), 18 August 1958 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Roy Baker
Synopsis: Story of the sinking of the "Titanic".
Genres: Disaster, Historical drama
Subject: Titanic (cruise liner)
Releases
Date: 1958Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 123 mins Length: 11063 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: October 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 123 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(56)
©/Production Company: The Rank Organisation Film Productions Ltd, Presents: The Rank Organisation, closing logo: British and Dominions Film Corporation, Released by: Rank Film Distributors, Executive Producer: Earl St. John, Produced by: William MacQuitty, Production Manager: Jack Hanbury, Production Controller: Arthur Alcott, Assistant Director: Robert Asher, [Assistant Director (2nd)]: Maurice Gibson, David Tringham, [Assistant Director (3rd)]: Ron Jackson, Joe Marks, Continuity: Penny Daniels, [Casting]: Weston Drury Jr, Screenplay by: Eric Ambler, From the book by: Walter Lord, Director of Photography: Geoffrey Unsworth, [2nd unit Photographer]: Skeets Kelly, Camera Operator: David Harcourt, [Focus Puller]: John Alcott, [Clapper Loader]: Mike Fox, [Occasional Clapper Loader]: Vincent G. Cox, [Chief Floor Electrician]: Johnny Swann, [Stills]: Norman Gryspeerdt, Special Effects: Bill Warrington, Editor: Sidney Hayers, Art Director: Alex Vetchinsky, Set Dresser: Len Townsend, [Property Master]: Bert Gaiters, [Property Buyer]: Harold Hannay, George Durant, [Chief Construction Manager]: Ted Hughes, [Construction Manager]: Albert Jempson, Costume Designer: Yvonne Caffin, [Ladies' Wardrobe Supervisor]: Dorothy Edwards, [Men's Wardrobe Supervisor]: Bert Simmonds, Make-up: W.T. Partleton, Hairdresser: Pauline Trent, [Hairdresser]: Biddy Chrystal, Music Composed by: William Alwyn, [Music] Played by: Sinfonia of London, [Music] Conducted by: Muir Mathieson, Sound Recordist: Geoffrey Daniels, Gordon K. McCallum, Sound System: Westrex Recording System, [Boom Operator]: Basil Harris, [Assistant Boom Operator]: Maurice Smith, [Sound Assistant]: Harry Fairbairn, Sound Editor: Harry Miller, [Stunt Co-ordinator]: Bob Simmons, The producers gratefully acknowledge: Commander Grattidge, Commander Boxhall, [Unit Publicist]: Robert Herrington, Made at: Pinewood Studios
Cast
(93)
Kenneth More (Herbert Lightoller), Ronald Allen (Mr Clarke), Robert Ayres (Peuchen), Honor Blackman (Mrs Lucas), Anthony Bushell (Captain Rostron), John Cairney (Murphy), Jill Dixon (Mrs Clarke), Jane Downs (Mrs Lightoller), James Dyrenforth (Colonel Gracie), Michael Goodliffe (Andrews), Kenneth Griffith (John Phillips), Harriette Johns (Lady Richard), Frank Lawton (chairman), Richard Leech (Murdoch), David McCallum (Bride), Alec McCowen (Cottam, Carpathia), Tucker McGuire (Mrs Brown), John Merivale (Robert Lucas), Ralph Michael (Yates), Laurence Naismith (Captain Smith, Titanic), Russell Napier (Captain Lord, Californian), Redmond Phillips (Hoyle), George Rose (Joughin), Joseph Tomelty (Dr O'Loughlin), Patrick Waddington (Sir Richard), Jack Watling (Boxhall), Geoffrey Bayldon (Evans, Californian), Michael Bryant (Moody), Cyril Chamberlain (Quartermaster Alfred Rowe), Richard Clarke (Gallagher), Bee Duffell (Mrs Farrell), Harold Goldblatt (Guggenheim), Gerald Harper (3rd officer, Carpathia), Richard Hayward (victualling manager), Thomas Heathcote (3rd steward), Danuta Karell (Polish mother), Andrew Keir (Engineer Officer Hesketh), Christina Lubicz (Polish girl), Barry MacGregor (Gibson), Eddie Malin (steward No 5), Patrick McAlinney (Mr Farrell), Helen Misener (Rachel Straus), Mary Monahan (Kate), Howard Pays (Lowe), Philip Ray (clergyman, Carpathia), Harold Siddons (Stone), Julian Somers (Mr Bull), Tim Turner (Grover, Californian), Meier Tzelniker (Isadore Straus), Ann Lancaster ([Mrs Bull, woman on train]), Russell Waters ([chief clerk, victualling department]), Gordon Whiting ([clerk, victualling department]), Norman Rossington ([steward No 14]), Steve Plytas ([Greek passenger]), Charles Belchier ([orchestra leader]), Gay Emma, Pauline Challoner ([Lucas' child]), Stephen Lowe ([Tom, Lucas' child]), Robert Raglan ([chief engineer, Carpathia]), John Dunbar ([Scotsman]), Gladys Henson ([hysterical woman]), Hal Osmond ([steward No 20]), Marianne Stone ([stewardess No 2]), Bobby Scroggins ([page boy]), John Hanson ([hysterical man in boat]), Henry Campbell ([man reading book]), George A. Cooper ([Hughes, Carpathia]), Olwen Brookes ([Miss Evans]), Paul Hardwick ([Guggenheim's valet]), Derren Nesbitt ([3rd stoker]), Alma Taylor, Grace Denbeigh-Russell, Carmen Hill, Kathleen Williams, Etain O'Dell, Maureen O'Reilly, James Sutherland, Joyce Riley, Jeanette Bradbury, Hennie Scott, Carla Challoner, Georgina Yates, Linda Hosler, Jeremy Judge, Blake Twins, Jeremy Bulloch ([boy jumping into water]), Mavis Ranson, Joey White, Rosalie Marshall, John O'Sullivan, Paul Alsford, John Moulder Brown, Larry Taylor (bearded seaman)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(19)
In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v3 n1 2006 Pages: 178-180Title: Book reviewsAuthor: Harper, Sue Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review essay of 'The Titanic in Myth and Memory: Representa- tions in Visual and Literary Culture' edited by Tim Bergfel- der and Sarah Street (I.B. Tauris, 2004).
In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v1 n1 2004 Pages: 142-148
Title: British Film Guides: A Night to RememberAuthor: BARTON, Ruth Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review essay of 'A Night to Remember' by Jeffrey Richards (I.B. Tauris, 2003).
In: Film Review n592 April 2000 Pages: 74-79
Title: Call Sheet: A Night To RememberAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of A NIGHT TO REMEMBER with comments from the actors and director.
In: Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television v19 n4 October 1999 Pages: 421-438
Title: Atlantic crossings: nation, class and identity in TITANIC...Author: HOWELLS, Richard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines two different tellings of the Titanic story in TITANIC (1953) and A NIGHT TO REMEMBER (1958), looking at British and American perspectives. Article title ends "...(1953) and A NIGHT TO REMEMBER (1958)".
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: Empire n106 April 1998 Page: 122
Title: Video to buyAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n2 February 1998 Page: 19
Title: That sinking feelingAuthor: LAWRENSON, Edward Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief review of several disaster movies: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER (1958), RAISE THE TITANIC (1980), AND THE SHIP SAILS ON (1983), The HINDENBURG (1973), LIFEBOAT (1944), OUTWARD BOUND (1930), SHIP OF FOOLS (1965).
In: Neon March 1997 Page: 20
Title: Lust for LifeboatAuthor: MORRIS, Mark Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the several film versions of the Titanic disaster
In: Films in Review v46 n5/6 Jul/Aug 1995 Pages: 12-17
Title: Horror specials on laserdiscAuthor: FRUMKES, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of a laserdisc release of A NIGHT TO REMEMBER (1958).
In: Le Film Francais n788 26 Jun 1959 Page: 17
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n788 26 Jun 1959: no known title]Language: French
In: Variety 9 Jul 1958 Page: 16
Title: [Variety - 9 Jul 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: American Cinematographer v39 n10 October 1958 Page: 620
Title: [American Cinematographer - v39 n10 October 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v25 n295 August 1958 Page: 100
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v25 n295 August 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: The Film Daily v114 n116 17 Dec 1958 Page: 6
Title: [The Film Daily - v114 n116 17 Dec 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: Kinematograph Weekly n2655 3 Jul 1958 Page: 13
Title: [Kinematograph Weekly - n2655 3 Jul 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8022 30 Jun 1958 Page: 5
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8022 30 Jun 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v213 n12 20 Dec 1958 Page: 92
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v213 n12 20 Dec 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v152 n50 18 Dec 1958 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v152 n50 18 Dec 1958: no known title]Language: English
In: Daily Film Renter n7266 29 Nov 1956 Page: 4
Title: [Daily Film Renter - n7266 29 Nov 1956: no known title]Language: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(8)
Title: Titanic on film: myth versus truthAuthor: Koldau, Linda Maria Pages: viii, 299 pages
Title: Past and present: national identity and the British historical film
Author: CHAPMAN, James Pages: xv, 400 p.
Title: Titanic in myth and memory: representations in visual and literary culture
Author: BERGFELDER, Tim Pages: xiv, 241 p.
Title: Roy Ward Baker
Author: MAYER, Geoff Pages: 224 p.
Title: Night to Remember: the definitive Titanic film
Author: RICHARDS, Jeffrey Pages: vii, 130 p.
Title: Titanic memories: the making of A Night to Remember
Author: MACQUITTY, William Pages: 48 p.
Title: Titanic in pictures
Author: MILLS, Simon Pages: 135p.
Title: night to remember
Author: LORD, Walter Pages: 159 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(13)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11051 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-117977
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-593702
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Film materials(12)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8255 FeetStock date: 1979BFI identifier: C-1101826
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9049 FeetBFI identifier: C-117971
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11051 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-117977
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 60 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-597798
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11056 FeetBFI identifier: C-761100
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: Combined as MuteLength: 19629 FeetBFI identifier: C-763661
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: AcetateSound: SoundLength: 969 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-117974
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: AcetateSound: CombinedLength: 972 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-117975
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: AcetateSound: CombinedLength: 972 FeetStock date: 1958BFI identifier: C-117976
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: AcetateSound: CombinedLength: 11077 FeetBFI identifier: C-117973
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm PositiveSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-117968
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 11029 FeetBFI identifier: C-763662
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film