The silver chalice, paul newmans inauspicious movie. The hollywood film from 1951 which loosely traces the life of neapolitan tenor legend enrico caruso 18731921. This film was the screen debut of both paul newman and lorne greene. This film not only introduces us to a very young paul newman, but presents the biblical events from a perspective not usually seen in this genre of movies. Though it is lavish and sweeping in execution, the silver chalice, for all of its august and religious aspects, is not an. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. The silver chalice is a 1952 english language historical novel by thomas b. Fictional account of making of what some followers of christ would have wanted the chalice of the last supper made and paul newman, one of his newest roles is the sculptor assigned to create the chalice. The silver chalice 1954, released a bit more than a year after the robe launched the cinemascope revolution, is chiefly remembered today as paul newmans.
Star paul newman took out an ad in the trade papers to ask people not to watch his first movie, which he considered a complete embarrassment. Watch the silver chalice full movie video dailymotion. The silver chalice is a fictional, but historical novel written around the making of the silver chalice, which some people interchange with the holy grail. It is the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the holy grail itself here conflated with the holy chalice and includes 1st century biblical and historical figures. After marrying the lovely deborra pier angeli, basil receives an important opportunity when he is asked to cast and engrave jesus christs cup from the last supper in silver.
Not much can, unfortunately, be said for the other members of the cast. A greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of christ in silver and sculpt. The silver chalice 1954 cast and crew a greek slave trained as an artisan, basil paul newman is on the path to a better life when his owners discover his talent for sculpting. The silver chalice 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Based on the novel by thomas costain, this epic follows the adventures of a greek sculptor, basil paul newman, as he travels through a series of adventures and eventually winds up in jerusalem. Paul newman in his screen debut plays a 1st century greek sculptor who is sold into slavery. Written by lesser samuels, based on the novel by thomas b. Undeadgirl favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite march 30, 2020 subject. The mgm equivalent of this film i think is the prodigal with lana turner, where the sets are just that much more detailed and colorful, so that you dont feel as deprived as you do with the silver chalice. Paul newman made his screen debut in the gloriously nonsensical costume epic the silver chalice. Read the the silver chalice movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Roland pena from houston, tx us september, 7, 2016. Meanwhile, a nefarious interloper is trying to convince the crowds that he is the new messiah by using nothing more than cheap parlor tricks.
Though it is lavish and sweeping in execution, the silver chalice, for all of its august and. The silver chalice 1954 official trailer paul newman, jack. The silver chalice 1954 movie posters cinematerial. Purchase the silver chalice on digital and stream instantly or download offline. The silver chalice 1954 official trailer paul newman, jack palance biblical epic movie hd. Its a movie full of shortcuts, which may have reflected the fact that warners was poised to move heavily into television production. Virginia mayo is painted grotesquely, almost like a caricature. Feb 15, 2009 the silver chalice a young, dewy paul newman made his unlikely movie debut in this 1954 biblical epic, filmed in color and wide screen by victor saville. Very early christian joseph walter hampden, daughter deborra pier angeli and friend luke alexander scourby standing by, explains the assignment to fugitive sculptor basil paul newman, in the silver chalice, 1955. Newman once screened the movie for friends at his home, giving them whistles.
A look at the silver chalice, five, hobsons choice and more of the. The silver chalice is a 1954 film about a greek artisan commissioned to cast the cup of christ. The silver chalice 1954 directed by victor saville. The silver chalice 1954 official trailer paul newman, jack palance biblical epic. We search near and far for original movie trailer from all decades.
The silver chalice full frame, manufactured on demand. This young man, director victor saville predicted, is. This young man, director victor saville predicted,is destined for. He escapes harm when his talent is discovered and he is commissioned to create a replica of the chalice jesus drank from at the last supper. A greek slave trained as an artisan, basil paul newman is on the path to a better life when his owners discover his talent for sculpting.
The silver chalice is a 1954 american historical epic film directed and produced by victor. A tedious religious epic that wasted the talents of many, the silver chalice marked the movie debut of paul newman at the age of 29, and its a tribute to his staying power that he has managed to. Based on the novel by thomas costain, this epic follows the adventures of a greek. It was savilles last film and marked the acting debut of paul newman. Watch the silver chalice full movie in hd visit movie 65212 a greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of christ in silver an. Mar 02, 2017 the mgm equivalent of this film i think is the prodigal with lana turner, where the sets are just that much more detailed and colorful, so that you dont feel as deprived as you do with the silver chalice. Watch the silver chalice full movie in hd visit a greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of christ in silver an. Costains bestselling novel, the silver chalice is the story of a young greek artisan who is sold into slavery and later commissioned by early christian leaders to design and create. Silver chalice at the paramount among features that. The silver chalice dvdr 1954 warner archive collection. Meanwhile, a nefarious interloper is trying to convince the crowds that he is the. This young man, director victor saville predicted,is destined for great things. A wholly unexpected tv event occurred in 1966 when the 1954 warner bros. Paul newman in his first film the silver chalice 1954.
Luke, joseph of arimathea, simon magus and his companion helena, and the apostle peter. He travels to jerusalem and eventually to rome to complete the task. With virginia mayo, pier angeli, jack palance, paul newman. Jan 23, 2016 the silver chalice 1954 official trailer paul newman, jack palance biblical epic movie hd. Now remembered for newmans famous advert in the trade papers he took out many years later apologising for his performance. Notorious biblical potboiler that was paul newmans film debut. Free wallpapers download of the silver chalice movie, hero, heroine, etc is available in our gallery section. The silver chalice, paul newmans inauspicious movie debut. Released 1954, the silver chalice stars virginiamayo, paulnewman, jackpalance, pierangeli the movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 24 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. This novel includes some biblical characters such as the apostle peter, luke, etc. The sliver chalice was het debuut van paul newman maar betekende gelijktijdig ook bijna het. A greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of christ in silver and sculpt around its rim the faces of the disciples and jesus himself.
Meanwhile, his path crosses with that of the scheming magician simon. The image measures 1975 3000 pixels and is 1612 kilobytes large. The silver chalice is a 1954 historical epic film based on thomas b. This young man, director victor saville predicted, is destined for great things. Silver chalice, the 1955 movie clip i bind you to silence. The silver chalice s cast also includes lorne green, e. In the 1960s, newman took out newspaper ads urging people not to watch the silver chalice when it was broadcast on tv, and the film was something of a punch line for him thereafter. Dec 26, 20 the great caruso with mario lanza 1951 5 3 dec 26, 20. Little did he suspect how entertaining the film is for bad movie night, or that it inspires hope for anybody whose career begins in a lessthanstellar way. The silver chalice, paul newmans inauspicious movie debut, on. The silver chalice the 1954 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Virginia mayo, jack palance, paul newman, joseph wiseman a greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of christ in silver and sculpt around its rim the faces of the disciples and jesus himself. The silver chalice 1954 stream and watch online moviefone. The great caruso with mario lanza 1951 5 3 dec 26, 20.
The silver chalice is a biblical film made in 1954 starring paul newman in his very first film and was based on thomas b. A young, dewy paul newman made his unlikely movie debut in this 1954. Great film, the best part for me is when mario as caruso records because god made thee. In recent years, however, paul newman has pointed to the silver chalice with pride, observing that he was able to overcome a bad beginning and.
The silver chalice is a 1954 american historical epic film directed and produced by victor saville, based on thomas b. The silver chalice 1954 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The minimalist sets are worth the ticket to watch this movie. In recent years, however, paul newman has pointed to the silver chalice with pride, observing that he was able to overcome a bad beginning and endure as a screen favorite for over four decades. The silver chalice full frame, manufactured on demand, dolby. High resolution movie poster image for the silver chalice 1954. The silver chalice victor saville, virginia mayo, pier angeli.
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