Kidnapped (1948 film)
Kidnapped | |
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Lindsley Parsons Picture Corporation | |
Distributed by | Monogram Pictures |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Kidnapped is a 1948 American
Plot
After slyly trying to kill his previously unknown nephew but failing, Ebenezer conspires with a sea captain, Hoseason, to take the boy hostage and sell him into slavery. A prisoner aboard ship, David soon meets Alan Breck, who, in need of rescue, now finds himself in danger of Hoseason stealing his gold and perhaps murdering him as well. David's quick intervention saves his life.
Washed up ashore after a storm, David is hidden by an innkeeper's daughter, Aileen, then begins a long and arduous journey home. With the help of Alan, he is able to coerce a confession about the kidnapping from his uncle that is overheard by the lawyer, who now knows David to be the proper heir. Hoseason, feeling betrayed, tries to kill Ebenezer in a sword fight, resulting in the deaths of both.
Cast
Actor | Role |
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Roddy McDowall | David Balfour |
Sue England | Aileen Fairlie |
Dan O'Herlihy | Alan Breck |
Roland Winters | Capt. Hoseason |
Jeff Corey | Shuan |
Houseley Stevenson | Ebenezer |
Erskine Sanford | Rankeillor |
Alex Frazer | Hugh Fairlie |
Winifriede McDowall | Innkeeper's Wife |
Robert J. Anderson | Ransome |
Janet Murdoch | Janet Clouston |
Olaf Hytten | The Red Fox |
Erville Alderson | Mungo |
Mary Gordon | Scotswoman |
Hugh O'Brian | Sailor |
Eric Wilton | Rankeillor's Secretary |
Jimmie Dodd | Scottish Sailor |
Production
McDowall performed a radio version of the novel in 1946 with
In 1948 McDowall was making a series of films for Monogram Pictures on which McDowall would star and executive produce. They selected Kidnapped. Dan O'Herlihy, who had just appeared in
Monogram considered making a sequel, David Balfour, also starring McDowall.[5] It was meant to follow Tuna Clipper, the next McDowall-Parsons-Monogram film.[6] However this did not eventuate.
References
- ^ KIDNAPPED Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 16, Iss. 181, (Jan 1, 1949): 118.
- ^ Hope Springs Eternal! Hopper, Hedda. The Washington Post 30 Apr 1946: 4.
- ^ O'Herlihy to Act Breck; LaGuardia Deal Hinted Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 8 May 1948: 9.
- ^ Tuna Fisherman Role Will Star McDowall Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 22 May 1948: 7.
- ^ APPEAR IN MURDER PICTURE New York Times 22 Oct 1948: 32.
- ^ Morros Jr., Questing McCormack Story Rights; 'David Balfour' on Slate Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 22 Oct 1948: 23.
External links
- Kidnapped at IMDb
- Kidnapped at AllMovie
- Kidnapped at the TCM Movie Database