Rocky is a 1948 American drama film directed by Phil Karlson and starring Roddy McDowall, Edgar Barrier and Gale Sherwood.[1] It was produced and distributed by Monogram Pictures.
Plot
A painter, John Hammond, has a dog named Rocky which is suspected for an epidemic of sheep killings.
Cast
- Roddy McDowall as Chris Hammond
- Edgar Barrier as John Hammond
- Nita Hunter as Kathy Forrester
- Gale Sherwood as Ellen Forrester
- Jonathan Hale as Kenneth Forrester
- William Ruhl as Drew
- Claire Whitney as Hortense
- Irving Bacon as Bert Hillman
- John Alvin as Jack Arnold
- Ben Corbett as Hanson
Production
The film was first in a series of movies McDowall agreed to make with Monogram. Filming started 10 June 1947 near Cedar City, Utah.[2] McDowall was also associate producer. He was meant to follow it with an adaptation of Mysterious Island by Jules Verne but that was never made.[3][4]
Nina Hunter was borrowed from Comet Productions to appear in the film.[5]
References
- ^ Rocky Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 15, Iss. 169, (Jan 1, 1948): 141.
- ^ DRAMA AND FILM: Morgan 'Joan' Assured; Goddard Deal Simmers Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 3 May 1947: A5.
- ^ Hedda Hopper: LOOKING AT HOLLYWOOD Los Angeles Times 19 May 1947: A2.
- ^ METRO TO DO FILM ON LIFE OF MOZART: Studio Will Combine Story of Composer and Dr. Mesmer -- Robert Walker in Lead By THOMAS F. BBADY New York Times 27 May 1947: 30.
- ^ 'Critic' Brandt Sticks Chin Out Cinematically Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 1 Aug 1947: 7.
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