The film certainly looks great, the technicolor and cinemascope mix really pops, but its all in service of a paper. Mike decides to take his men to the dangerous 12mile reef to dive for more sponges. When mike has fatal accident tony partners with gwyneth rhys terry moore, the daughter of their rival. Beneath the 12mile reef e apenas a segunda producao em cinemascope da 20th century fox, 2 a criadora do processo. Webb, starring robert wagner, terry moore, gilbert roland, j. Media in category beneath the 12mile reef the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. Webb, bernard herrmann, bernard herrmann, bernard herrmann, and urban thielmann. Beneath the 12 mile reef 1953 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Beneath the 12mile reef 1953 plot summary 3 fierce competition among sponge fishermen forces a greekamerican family to fish in the dangerous 12. The third some sources say the second movie filmed in darryl zanucks betthefarm miracle format cinemascope is beneath the 12mile reef, 20th foxs christmas release for 1953. Beneath the 12mile reef is an american film directed by robert d. Beneath the 12mile reef fox cinema archives beneath the 12mile reef fox cinema archives.
Even i fell into the trap of mentioning one of beneath the 12 mile reef s two main claims to fame. The use of cinemascope underwater was something entirely new and shooting in color underwater offered potential pitfalls as well. Unfortunately the setting is not very exciting sponge diving, the dialogs heavy and ludicrous the first scene with terry moore. One of the first 3 films shot in cinemascope, and still in technicolor 20th century fox would unfortunately move to deluxe later on, lensed by edward cronjager, who did many great technicolor films, and with a soundtrack by bernard herrmann. It garnered critical acclaim for the breakthrough underwater cinematography. Beneath the 12 mile reef 1953 full movie robert wagner. After they are robbed by crooks, arnold and the rhys brothers, mike decides to take his men to the dangerous 12mile reef to dive for more sponges.
If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and. Usage public domain topics robert wagner, terry moore, gilbert roland, j. Beneath the 12 mile reef was the third twentieth century fox feature filmed in 3 d, earning cinematographer edward cronjager an oscar. Its photography is still quite impressive, even on the small screen, though i fear some of the power of its underwater sequences may have been lost to the ages. Beneath the 12 mile reef 1953 robert wagner pizzaflix. Webb on allmovie robert webbs beneath the 12mile reef was only. Movie typography from beneath the 12mile reef 1953, directed by robert d. Robert webbs beneath the 12 mile reef was only the second movie ever shot in cinemascope at 20th century fox, and it presented challenges all the way around. The biblical epic the robe 1953 kicked off the widescreen craze, opening at new yorks roxy theater on september 16, 1953. Gilbert roland and terry moore are two of the stars shown in this home movie of the filming of beneath the twelve mile reef at tarpon springs. Read the full synopsis of beneath the 12mile reef, 1953, directed by robert d. Early cinemascope pictures tend to stand back from the action because of a shallow depth of field and the distortion of wideangle lenses.
The son of a sponge diver falls in love with the daughter of his fathers worst enemy in this story of starcrossed lovers. Beneath the 12mile reef 1953 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Beneath the 12mile reef soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on. On one side is mike petrakis gilbert roland and on the. Then it is brought to a conclusion when greek boy and conch girl go through. Dec 27, 2017 beneath the 12 mile reef 1953 robert wagner part 12. Sometime around 2010 the title went from a panscan eyesore to the brilliant and colorful encoding on this disc. The third some sources say the second movie filmed in darryl zanucks bet the farm miracle format cinemascope is beneath the 12 mile reef, 20th foxs christmas release for 1953. Beneath the 12mile reef followed the robe into the roxy, but how to marry a millionaire 1953 was in production at fox during the same time, leading to somewhat of a dispute over which film actually came in second in. The score perfectly captures the mysterious underwater world. Beneath the 12 mile reef is a romeoandjuliet tale about the petrakis father and son team who dive for sponges off the coast of key west. Dec 23, 2017 beneath the 12mile reef is a 1953 american adventure film directed by robert d.
Beneath the 12mile reef was released in 1953 by 20th century fox studios. Be advised, this release of beneath the 12 mile reef is a barebones, fox cinema archives dvdr, much like the stuff from universal vaults and wb archives. Mike and tony petrakis are a greek father and son team who dive for sponges off the coast of florida. Webb in beneath the 12mile reef 1953 robert wagner, peter graves, terry moore, and robert d. Webbs beneath the 12mile reef, a mediocre adventure tale that makes the most of its beautiful and atmospheric florida location photography and its appealing cast. But there is still a lot to enjoy about this film, both visually and dramatically. Visually impressive underwater photography and a number of notable. Mike suffers a fatal accident when he falls from the reef leaving tony to carry on the business. Robert wagner, peter graves, terry moore, and robert d. It is said this is the third movie filmed in cinemascope. Beneath the 12mile reef 1953 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Dec 17, 2012 beneath the 12mile reef was the third film made in cinemascope. Mike and tony petrakis robert wagner are a greek father and son team who dive for sponges off the coast of florida.
Beneath the 12 mile reef 1953 just off the coast of florida, two fishing operations have become spiteful business rivals. Ideally one that is letterboxed as close to the original 2. Wagner and moore replay romeo and juliet in tarpon springs, florida. Webb, with robert wagner, terry moore, gilbert roland, at turner classic movies. One of the earliest cinemascope pictures, beneath the 12mile reef 1953 takes us deep into the crystalclear, perilous waters off the florida coast, where two rival spongediving families produce a boy robert wagner and a girl terry moore who of course fall for each other, hard. With robert wagner, terry moore, gilbert roland, j. Beneath the 12mile reef 1953, directed by robert d. Beneath the 12mile reef 1953 cast and crew moviefone. Beneath the 12mile reef was the third film made in cinemascope. New fox cinemascope movie, beneath the 12mile reef, presented at the roxy. Beneath the 12mile reef dvdr 1953 twentieth century. My main criteria is picture, rather than audio quality. Beneath the 12 mile reef 1953 robert wagner youtube.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival. Filmed in beautiful tarpon springs, florida, this trinket of lurid passion concerns. Im looking for the best public domain version of beneath the 12 mile reef. Apr 19, 2010 beneath the 12mile reef is a 1953 american adventure film directed by robert d.
Carrol naish, richard boone, angela clarke, peter graves, jay novello, jacques aubuchon, gloria gordon, harry carey jr. Beneath the 12mile reef 1953 just off the coast of florida, two fishing operations have become spiteful business rivals. The colorful outdoors adventure was nominated for best cinematography, probably because the academy was impressed by the glorious vistas of florida sunsets and. When mike has fatal accident tony partners with gwyneth rhys terry moore, the daughter of. Florida memory filming beneath the twelve mile reef. Beneath the 12mile reef 1953 cast and crew just off the coast of florida, two fishing operations have become spiteful business rivals. Beneath the 12mile reef 1953 usage public domain topics robert wagner, terry moore, gilbert roland, j.
Dec 27, 2017 beneath the 12 mile reef 1953 robert wagner. Beneath the 12mile reef wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Beneath the 12mile reef dvdr 1953 twentieth century fox. The twilight time bluray of beneath the 12mile reef is a dazzler. Beneath the 12 mile reef 1953 robert wagner part 22. Beneath the 12mile reef, the 1953 epic shot in cinemascope. Beneath the 12mile reef is a 1953 american technicolor adventure film directed by robert d. After they are robbed by crooks, arnold and the rhys brothers, mike decides to take his men to the dangerous 12 mile reef to dive for more sponges. Original soundtrack recording of beneath the 12mile reef. Beneath the 12 mile reef 1953 robert wagner part 12.
When their normal catch no longer produces enough sponges, the petrakis family encounters dangerous competition with the rhys family that leads to violence in order to main their established fishing grounds along the 1 mile reef. The film may be standard issue drama, but it was those underwater sequences that held audiences in thrall. Beneath the 12 mile reef soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on. Get tickets to awardnominated movies in theaters, like 1917 and little women, and find out which movies are available to. If only all old films could get this sort of respectful presentation. Beneath the 12 mile reef 1953 cast and crew just off the coast of florida, two fishing operations have become spiteful business rivals. New fox cinemascope movie, beneath the 12 mile reef, presented at the roxy. Sunken leisure young robert wagner sinks to new depths.
Fierce competition among sponge fishermen forces a greekamerican family to fish in the dangerous 12mile reef area off the western coast of florida. Beneath the 12 mile reef 1953 plot summary 3 fierce competition among sponge fishermen forces a greekamerican family to fish in the dangerous 12 mile reef area off the western coast of florida. Beneath the 12mile reef is a 1953 american adventure film directed by robert d. Beneath the 12mile reef 1953 the movie title stills. Beneath the 12mile reef 1953 cinemascope gives another demonstration of its photographic versatility, this time going underwater to add sock pictorial values to beneath the 12mile reef. The twilight time bluray of beneath the 12 mile reef is a dazzler. When they are robbed mike decides to take his crew to the dangerous 12 mile reef. Beneath the 12 mile reef 1953 adventure, drama robert wagner, terry moore, gilbert roland feature. When their normal catch no longer produces enough sponges, the petrakis family encounters dangerous competition with the rhys family that leads to violence in order to main their established fishing grounds along the 1mile reef. To evoke the underwater world of beneath the 12mile reef, herrmann employed nine harps, each with its own separate part. Bezzerides was inspired by romeo and juliet by william shakespeare.