Helen of Troy (Original title)
Date: 1955 (Release)Country: USADirected by: Robert Wise
Synopsis: Story of battle between Trojans and Spartans. The latter destroy the city with the device of the wooden horse and Helen goes back to Greece with her husband, Menelaus.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Sparta
Releases
Date: 1955Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 114 mins Length: 10254 FeetLanguage: English
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: TOAL, Andrea Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n468 February 2000 Pages: 86-90
Title: "In CinemaScope" Péplum américain et format large, le spec..Author: ROUSSEAU, Olivier Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: On the arrival of cinemascope: stylistic and commercial aspects, dramatic scope, technical limitations, in relation to Hollywood's epic films such as The ROBE, and HELEN OF TROY.
In: Today's Cinema v86 n7442 20 Jan 1956 Page: 10
Title: [Today's Cinema - v86 n7442 20 Jan 1956: no known title]Language: English
In: Kinematograph Weekly n2535 26 Jan 1956 Page: 8
Title: [Kinematograph Weekly - n2535 26 Jan 1956: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v23 n266 March 1956 Page: 28
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v23 n266 March 1956: no known title]Language: English
In: Daily Film Renter n7046 20 Jan 1956 Page: 5
Title: [Daily Film Renter - n7046 20 Jan 1956: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v137 n37 21 Dec 1955 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v137 n37 21 Dec 1955: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v201 n13 24 Dec 1955 Page: 713
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v201 n13 24 Dec 1955: no known title]Language: English
In: The Film Daily v108 n119 21 Dec 1955 Page: 10
Title: [The Film Daily - v108 n119 21 Dec 1955: no known title]Language: English
Description: Rev.
In: Variety 21 Dec 1955 Page: 6
Title: [Variety - 21 Dec 1955: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v195 n2 10 Apr 1954 Page: 34
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v195 n2 10 Apr 1954: no known title]Language: English
Description: St.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v129 n27 14 May 1954
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v129 n27 14 May 1954: no known title]Language: English
Description: Cred.
Author: Nikoloutsos, Konstantinos P. Pages: xiv, 376 pages
Title: Ancient Greece in film and popular culture
Author: NISBET, Gideon Pages: xiv, 188 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(10)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10236 FeetStock date: 1955BFI identifier: C-75910
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-936346
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Umatic Low BandBFI identifier: C-936347
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Film materials(8)
Description: 16mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 4102 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-75911
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 16mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 41 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-700394
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 16mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 163 FeetStock date: 1955BFI identifier: C-866550
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 16mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 4097 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-75912
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 16mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 41 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-866552
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 16mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: CTASound: SoundLength: 163 FeetStock date: 1955BFI identifier: C-866551
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 10271 FeetStock date: 1955BFI identifier: C-75913
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10236 FeetStock date: 1955BFI identifier: C-75910
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Date: 1955 (Release)Country: USADirected by: Robert Wise
Synopsis: Story of battle between Trojans and Spartans. The latter destroy the city with the device of the wooden horse and Helen goes back to Greece with her husband, Menelaus.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Sparta
Releases
Date: 1955Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 114 mins Length: 10254 FeetLanguage: English
Credits
(28)
Production Company: Warner Bros., Production Manager: Maurizio Lodi-fe, Production Manager: Giuseppe De Blasio, Second Unit Director: Yakima Canutt, Assistant Director: Gus Agosti, Screen Play by: John Twist, Hugh Gray, Adaptation by: Hugh Gray, N. Richard Nash, Director of Photography: Harry Stradling, Second Unit Photographer: Sid Hickox, Amerigo Gengarelli, Photographic Special Effects: Louis Lichtenfield, Film Editor: Thomas Reilly, Art Director: Edward Carrere, Associate Art Director: Ken Adam, Continuity Sketches by: Maurice Zuberano, [Scenic Artist]: Italo Tomassi, Costumes Designed by: Roger Furse, Makeup Artist: Bill Phillips, Hair Stylist: A.G. Scott, Music by: Max Steiner, Orchestrations by: Murray Cutter, Bachanal Choreography: Madi Obolensky, Sound by: Charles B. Lang, [Dialogue Coach]: Harriet White, Made at: Cinecittà
Cast
(23)
Rossana Podesta (Helen), Jack Sernas (Paris), Sir Cedric Hardwicke (Priam), Stanley Baker (Achilles), Niall MacGinnis (Menelaus), Nora Swinburne (Hecuba), Robert Douglas (Agamemnon), Torin Thatcher (Ulysses), Harry Andrews (Hector), Janette Scott (Cassandra), Ronald Lewis (Aeneas), Brigitte Bardot (Andraste), Eduardo Ciannelli (Andros), Marc Lawrence (Diomedes), Maxwell Reed (Ajax), Robert Brown (Polydorus), Barbara Cavan (Cora), Terence Longdon (Patroclus), Patricia Marmont (Andromache), Guido Notari (Nestor), Tonio Selwart (Alpheus), Georges Zoritch (dancer), Esmond Knight (high priest)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(12)
In: Sight and Sound v14 n6 June 2004 Page: 75Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: TOAL, Andrea Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n468 February 2000 Pages: 86-90
Title: "In CinemaScope" Péplum américain et format large, le spec..Author: ROUSSEAU, Olivier Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: On the arrival of cinemascope: stylistic and commercial aspects, dramatic scope, technical limitations, in relation to Hollywood's epic films such as The ROBE, and HELEN OF TROY.
In: Today's Cinema v86 n7442 20 Jan 1956 Page: 10
Title: [Today's Cinema - v86 n7442 20 Jan 1956: no known title]Language: English
In: Kinematograph Weekly n2535 26 Jan 1956 Page: 8
Title: [Kinematograph Weekly - n2535 26 Jan 1956: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v23 n266 March 1956 Page: 28
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v23 n266 March 1956: no known title]Language: English
In: Daily Film Renter n7046 20 Jan 1956 Page: 5
Title: [Daily Film Renter - n7046 20 Jan 1956: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v137 n37 21 Dec 1955 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v137 n37 21 Dec 1955: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v201 n13 24 Dec 1955 Page: 713
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v201 n13 24 Dec 1955: no known title]Language: English
In: The Film Daily v108 n119 21 Dec 1955 Page: 10
Title: [The Film Daily - v108 n119 21 Dec 1955: no known title]Language: English
Description: Rev.
In: Variety 21 Dec 1955 Page: 6
Title: [Variety - 21 Dec 1955: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v195 n2 10 Apr 1954 Page: 34
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v195 n2 10 Apr 1954: no known title]Language: English
Description: St.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v129 n27 14 May 1954
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v129 n27 14 May 1954: no known title]Language: English
Description: Cred.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: Ancient Greek women in filmAuthor: Nikoloutsos, Konstantinos P. Pages: xiv, 376 pages
Title: Ancient Greece in film and popular culture
Author: NISBET, Gideon Pages: xiv, 188 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(10)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10236 FeetStock date: 1955BFI identifier: C-75910
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-936346
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Umatic Low BandBFI identifier: C-936347
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Film materials(8)
Description: 16mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 4102 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-75911
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 16mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 41 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-700394
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 16mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 163 FeetStock date: 1955BFI identifier: C-866550
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 16mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 4097 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-75912
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 16mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 41 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-866552
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 16mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: CTASound: SoundLength: 163 FeetStock date: 1955BFI identifier: C-866551
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 10271 FeetStock date: 1955BFI identifier: C-75913
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10236 FeetStock date: 1955BFI identifier: C-75910
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)