Tom Jones (Original title)
Dates: 1963 (Copyright), 25 August 1963 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirected by: Tony Richardson
Synopsis: The picaresque adventures of a foundling adopted by a West Country squire in the 18th century.
Genres: Comedy, Period drama
Subject: 18th century
Releases
Date: 1963Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 128 mins Length: 11565 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: March 2018Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 121 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: ‘They wanted a bigger, more ambitious film’: Film Finances and the American ‘runaways’ that ran awayAuthor: Chapman, LlewellaArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Draws on material held at the Film Finances Archive to explore the impact of American finance on British film production in the 1960s using case studies of 'Tom Jones' (1963) and 'Isadora' (1968). Suggests that the combination of artistic freedom and American money led to the directors Tony Richardson and Karel Reisz failing to complete the projects within budget and schedule. Also explores the wider relationship between Film Finances, a company providing completion guarantees, and the American production companies United Artists and Universal Pictures.
In: Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television v34 n1 March 2014 Pages: 72-84
Title: price of oysters: Tom Jones (1963) and Film FinancesAuthor: Harper, Sue Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article drawing on the archives of Film Finances Ltd. to examine the role of the company and its chief consultant John Croydon in the production of the costume drama 'Tom Jones' (1963). Part of a special issue based on the archives of Film Finances Ltd., a completion guarantee company formed in London in 1950.
In: Empire n224 February 2008 Pages: 152-153
Title: The Top 10: Movie mealsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing and brief critique of ten films considered to have memorable scenes involving meals or food.
In: Cinema Retro v2 n4 Winter 2006 Pages: 8-10
Title: Benson turns back the clock - 1963Author: BENSON, Raymond Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The author briefly examines the cinema of 1963 and lists his top ten films from that year.
In: Film History v12 n4 2000 Pages: 393-409
Title: Getting it right: Robert Harris on colour restorationAuthor: BELTON, John Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Robert Harris who specialises in the restor- ation of large format films including TOM JONES, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, MY FAIR LADY, VERTIGO and REAR WINDOW.
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: Sight and Sound v3 n12 December 1993 Page: 64
Title: Tom Jones at homeAuthor: WALKER, Alexander Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: Response to an article in the previous issue of Sight and Sound about Tony Richardson pointing out that not all the English reviews of TOM JONES were bad, and that Richardson wanted to believe that Britain was not worthy of him.
In: City Limits n71 11 Feb 1983 Page: 15
Title: [City Limits - n71 11 Feb 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: British National Film Catalogue v1 1963
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v1 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8930 24 Jun 1964 Page: 3
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8930 24 Jun 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: Téléciné n115 Feb-Apr 1964
Title: [Téléciné - n115 Feb-Apr 1964: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v30 n355 August 1963 Page: 113
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v30 n355 August 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n2908 27 Jun 1963 Page: 10
Title: [Kine Weekly - n2908 27 Jun 1963: no known title]Language: English
Description: Suppl.-Richardson on film.
In: The Film Daily v123 n66 3 Oct 1963 Page: 15
Title: [The Film Daily - v123 n66 3 Oct 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v230 n9 2 Oct 1963 Page: 898
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v230 n9 2 Oct 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v177 n18 3 Oct 1963 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v177 n18 3 Oct 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: La Cinématographie Française n2044 21 Dec 1963 Page: 18
Title: [La Cinématographie Française - n2044 21 Dec 1963: no known title]Language: French
In: Amateur Cine World v6 n5 1 Aug 1963 Page: 189
Title: [Amateur Cine World - v6 n5 1 Aug 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8779 26 Jun 1963 Page: 21
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8779 26 Jun 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 31 Jul 1963
Title: [Variety - 31 Jul 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v9 n11 August 1963 Pages: 21-22
Title: [Films and Filming - v9 n11 August 1963: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Author: MAYER, Robert Pages: xiv, 226 p.
Title: Classified histories: the representation of class in British costume film 1945-70
Author: KILPI, Harri Pages: 171 leaves.
Title: Private novels, public films
Author: Mayne, Judith Pages: 184p.
Title: Film and literature: contrasts in media
Author: MARCUS, Fred H Pages: 283p.
Description: Mainly reprints from other books. CATCH-22 pp. 127-136 MIDNIGHT COWBOY pp. 178-189 La RIVIERE DU HIBOU pp. 260-271 ROMEO AND JULIET (1968) pp. 205-227 TOM JONES pp. 164-177
Title: Man and the movies
Author: ROBINSON, W.R Pages: 371p.
Description: TOM JONES pp. 31-45 Michelangelo ANTONIONI pp. 169-179 William FAULKNER pp. 261-303 Federico FELLINI pp. 180-190 Alfred HITCHCOCK pp. 137-152 John HUSTON pp. 13-30
Title: I say, look here!: the rather random reminiscences of a round actor in the square
Author: BULL, Peter Pages: 200p.
Description: TOM JONES pp. 75-96
Title: Tom Jones: drehbuch
Author: OSBORNE, John Pages: 135p.
Description: Originally published by Faber, 1964.
Title: Tom Jones: a film script
Author: OSBORNE, John Pages: 192p.
Description: Script of the completed film; the Faber version is the original shooting script.
Title: Tom Jones: a film script
Author: OSBORNE, John Pages: 142p
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(18)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1507475
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11562 FeetBFI identifier: C-522761
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: Video - BFI identifier: C-173172
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(5)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-825671
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 121.45 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 2009-04-25BFI identifier: C-1507162
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1507475
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Video - BFI identifier: C-173172
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1993-09-19BFI identifier: C-747947
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Film materials(13)
Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 467 FeetStock date: 1962BFI identifier: C-671941
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 11583 FeetStock date: 1963BFI identifier: C-173167
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 885 FeetStock date: 1963BFI identifier: C-173169
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour InterpositiveBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 879 FeetStock date: 1963BFI identifier: C-677694
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1234342
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 950 FeetStock date: 1986BFI identifier: C-531307
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11562 FeetBFI identifier: C-522761
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 11869 FeetStock date: 1962BFI identifier: C-596570
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 881 FeetBFI identifier: C-604118
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 11567 FeetStock date: 1963BFI identifier: C-173166
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 880 FeetStock date: 1962BFI identifier: C-173168
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm PositiveBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 11612 FeetBFI identifier: C-574066
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm PositiveBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 837 FeetBFI identifier: C-574067
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 1963 (Copyright), 25 August 1963 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirected by: Tony Richardson
Synopsis: The picaresque adventures of a foundling adopted by a West Country squire in the 18th century.
Genres: Comedy, Period drama
Subject: 18th century
Releases
Date: 1963Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 128 mins Length: 11565 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: March 2018Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 121 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(40)
©/A Woodfall Film: Woodfall Film Productions, Production Company: United Artists, Produced by: Tony Richardson, Associate Producer: Michael Holden, Associate Producer: Oscar Lewenstein, Production Executive: Alan Kaplan, [United Artists Production Executive]: George 'Bud' Ornstein, Production Manager: Roy Millichip, Production Supervisor: Leigh Aman, Production Secretary: Jane Moscrop, Assistant Director: Gerry O'Hara, Personal Assistant to the Director: Jocelyn Tawse, [Assistant Director]: Andrew Mollo, Continuity: Rita Davison, [Casting Director]: John Merrick, Script Editor: Sewell Stokes, Screenplay by: John Osborne, Based on the novel by: Henry Fielding, Director of Photography: Walter Lassally, 2nd Unit Photography: Manny Wynn, Colour Consultant: Jocelyn Herbert, Assistant to Miss Herbert: Clare Jefferey, Camera Operator: Desmond Davis, Film Editor: Antony Gibbs, Assistant Editor: Brian Smedley-Aston, Production Designer: Ralph Brinton, Art Director: Ted Marshall, Set Decorator: Josie MacAvin, Wardrobe Supervisor: John McCorry, Wardrobe Mistress: Barbara Gillett, Chief Make-up: Alex Garfath, Chief Hairdresser: Sarah Beber, Colour by: Humphries Film Laboratories, Music Composed and Conducted by: John Addison, [Music] Played by: Sinfonia of London, Sound Recordist: Peter Handford, Sound System: Westrex Recording System, Sound Editor: Don Challis, [Aviation Services]: John Crewdson
Cast
(36)
Micheál Macliammóir (Narration Spoken by), George Devine (Squire Allworthy), Rachel Kempson (Bridget Allworthy), Angela Baddeley (Mrs Wilkins), Joyce Redman ('Mrs Waters'/Jenny Jones), Jack MacGowran (Partridge), Albert Finney (Tom Jones), Diane Cilento (Molly Seagrim), Wilfrid Lawson (Black George), John Moffatt (Square), Peter Bull (Thwackum), David Warner (Blifil), Freda Jackson (Mrs Seagrim), Redmond Phillips (Lawyer Dowling), Hugh Griffith (Squire Western), Susannah York (Sophie Western), James Cairncross (Parson Supple), Edith Evans (Miss Western), Patsy Rowlands (Honor), Mark Dignam (lieutenant), Julian Glover (Lieutenant Northerton), Avis Bunnage (landlady at George Inn), Rosalind Knight (Mrs Fitzpatrick), Lynn Redgrave (Susan at Upton Inn), George A. Cooper (Mr Fitzpatrick), Jack Stewart (MacLachlan), Joan Greenwood (Lady Bellaston), Rosalind Atkinson (Mrs Miller), David Tomlinson (Lord Fellamar), Michael Brennan ([jailer at Newgate]), Annette Robertson ([Lady Bellaston's maid]), Apple Brook, Alan Baulch, Nicola Gentle, Melanie Gentle, Deborah Childs ([uncredited])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(21)
In: Journal of British cinema and television v18 n2 2021 Pages: 176-197Title: ‘They wanted a bigger, more ambitious film’: Film Finances and the American ‘runaways’ that ran awayAuthor: Chapman, LlewellaArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Draws on material held at the Film Finances Archive to explore the impact of American finance on British film production in the 1960s using case studies of 'Tom Jones' (1963) and 'Isadora' (1968). Suggests that the combination of artistic freedom and American money led to the directors Tony Richardson and Karel Reisz failing to complete the projects within budget and schedule. Also explores the wider relationship between Film Finances, a company providing completion guarantees, and the American production companies United Artists and Universal Pictures.
In: Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television v34 n1 March 2014 Pages: 72-84
Title: price of oysters: Tom Jones (1963) and Film FinancesAuthor: Harper, Sue Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article drawing on the archives of Film Finances Ltd. to examine the role of the company and its chief consultant John Croydon in the production of the costume drama 'Tom Jones' (1963). Part of a special issue based on the archives of Film Finances Ltd., a completion guarantee company formed in London in 1950.
In: Empire n224 February 2008 Pages: 152-153
Title: The Top 10: Movie mealsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing and brief critique of ten films considered to have memorable scenes involving meals or food.
In: Cinema Retro v2 n4 Winter 2006 Pages: 8-10
Title: Benson turns back the clock - 1963Author: BENSON, Raymond Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The author briefly examines the cinema of 1963 and lists his top ten films from that year.
In: Film History v12 n4 2000 Pages: 393-409
Title: Getting it right: Robert Harris on colour restorationAuthor: BELTON, John Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Robert Harris who specialises in the restor- ation of large format films including TOM JONES, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, MY FAIR LADY, VERTIGO and REAR WINDOW.
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: Sight and Sound v3 n12 December 1993 Page: 64
Title: Tom Jones at homeAuthor: WALKER, Alexander Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: Response to an article in the previous issue of Sight and Sound about Tony Richardson pointing out that not all the English reviews of TOM JONES were bad, and that Richardson wanted to believe that Britain was not worthy of him.
In: City Limits n71 11 Feb 1983 Page: 15
Title: [City Limits - n71 11 Feb 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: British National Film Catalogue v1 1963
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v1 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8930 24 Jun 1964 Page: 3
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8930 24 Jun 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: Téléciné n115 Feb-Apr 1964
Title: [Téléciné - n115 Feb-Apr 1964: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v30 n355 August 1963 Page: 113
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v30 n355 August 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n2908 27 Jun 1963 Page: 10
Title: [Kine Weekly - n2908 27 Jun 1963: no known title]Language: English
Description: Suppl.-Richardson on film.
In: The Film Daily v123 n66 3 Oct 1963 Page: 15
Title: [The Film Daily - v123 n66 3 Oct 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v230 n9 2 Oct 1963 Page: 898
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v230 n9 2 Oct 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v177 n18 3 Oct 1963 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v177 n18 3 Oct 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: La Cinématographie Française n2044 21 Dec 1963 Page: 18
Title: [La Cinématographie Française - n2044 21 Dec 1963: no known title]Language: French
In: Amateur Cine World v6 n5 1 Aug 1963 Page: 189
Title: [Amateur Cine World - v6 n5 1 Aug 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8779 26 Jun 1963 Page: 21
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8779 26 Jun 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 31 Jul 1963
Title: [Variety - 31 Jul 1963: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v9 n11 August 1963 Pages: 21-22
Title: [Films and Filming - v9 n11 August 1963: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(9)
Title: Eighteenth-century fiction on screenAuthor: MAYER, Robert Pages: xiv, 226 p.
Title: Classified histories: the representation of class in British costume film 1945-70
Author: KILPI, Harri Pages: 171 leaves.
Title: Private novels, public films
Author: Mayne, Judith Pages: 184p.
Title: Film and literature: contrasts in media
Author: MARCUS, Fred H Pages: 283p.
Description: Mainly reprints from other books. CATCH-22 pp. 127-136 MIDNIGHT COWBOY pp. 178-189 La RIVIERE DU HIBOU pp. 260-271 ROMEO AND JULIET (1968) pp. 205-227 TOM JONES pp. 164-177
Title: Man and the movies
Author: ROBINSON, W.R Pages: 371p.
Description: TOM JONES pp. 31-45 Michelangelo ANTONIONI pp. 169-179 William FAULKNER pp. 261-303 Federico FELLINI pp. 180-190 Alfred HITCHCOCK pp. 137-152 John HUSTON pp. 13-30
Title: I say, look here!: the rather random reminiscences of a round actor in the square
Author: BULL, Peter Pages: 200p.
Description: TOM JONES pp. 75-96
Title: Tom Jones: drehbuch
Author: OSBORNE, John Pages: 135p.
Description: Originally published by Faber, 1964.
Title: Tom Jones: a film script
Author: OSBORNE, John Pages: 192p.
Description: Script of the completed film; the Faber version is the original shooting script.
Title: Tom Jones: a film script
Author: OSBORNE, John Pages: 142p
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(18)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1507475
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11562 FeetBFI identifier: C-522761
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: Video - BFI identifier: C-173172
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(5)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-825671
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 121.45 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 2009-04-25BFI identifier: C-1507162
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1507475
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Video - BFI identifier: C-173172
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1993-09-19BFI identifier: C-747947
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Film materials(13)
Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 467 FeetStock date: 1962BFI identifier: C-671941
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 11583 FeetStock date: 1963BFI identifier: C-173167
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 885 FeetStock date: 1963BFI identifier: C-173169
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour InterpositiveBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 879 FeetStock date: 1963BFI identifier: C-677694
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1234342
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 950 FeetStock date: 1986BFI identifier: C-531307
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11562 FeetBFI identifier: C-522761
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 11869 FeetStock date: 1962BFI identifier: C-596570
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 881 FeetBFI identifier: C-604118
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 11567 FeetStock date: 1963BFI identifier: C-173166
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 880 FeetStock date: 1962BFI identifier: C-173168
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm PositiveBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 11612 FeetBFI identifier: C-574066
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm PositiveBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 837 FeetBFI identifier: C-574067
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film