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May 16, 2024 · The Night of the Hunter, American crime thriller, released in 1955, that is regarded as a masterpiece of tone and suspense. Its screenplay was cowritten by Charles Laughton and James Agee, and it was the only directorial effort by Laughton. Surrealistic in style, the story concerns two young.
Nov 24, 1996 · Charles Laughton's "The Night of the Hunter” (1955) is one of the greatest of all American films, but has never received the attention it deserves because of its lack of the proper trappings. Many “great movies” are by great directors, but Laughton directed only this one film, which was a critical and commercial failure long overshadowed by his acting career.
Elsa Lanchester collaborated with Charles Higham on his Laughton biography and published her own memoir of her life with Laughton. She died in 1986. This interview was posted on American Legends in 2007; it was a companion interview to Gregory's recollection of the making of T he Night of the Hunter. G regory died in 2016 at the age of 95.
In early-19th-century France, an ex-convict who failed to report to parole is relentlessly pursued over a 20-year period by an obsessive policeman. Director: Richard Boleslawski | Stars: Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke, Rochelle Hudson. Votes: 3,925.
Charles Laughton was a respected English actor with a solid career in Hollywood, but his interests stretched beyond his praiseworthy work in front of the camera or on stage. He wanted to direct a film, and producer Paul Gregory thought David Grubb’s bestselling novel ‘The Night of the Hunter’ was a perfect opportunity for Laughton to make his filmmaking debut.
Charles Laughton, född 1 juli 1899 i Scarborough, North Yorkshire, död 15 december 1962 i Hollywood, Los Angeles, Kalifornien, var en brittiskfödd skådespelare och regissör, verksam i USA från 1931. Från 1950 var han amerikansk medborgare.
Tortured but brilliant British actor Charles Laughton's unique performances made him a compelling performer both on stage and in film. After starting his career as an hotel manager, Laughton switched to acting. His performances in London's West End plays brought him early acclaim, which eventually led him to the Old Vic, Broadway and Hollywood.
