Outward bound 1930 12 out of 4 douglas fairbanks, jr. According to imdb outward bound is also the first american film of a tmp favorite, leslie howard. Outward bound 1930 a group of strangers find themselves aboard an unmanned ship, surrounded by fog and uncertain of their destination. May 25, 2011 ethan had met her one winter afternoon of thunder and snow in 1938 within the foyer of a suburban toronto cinema, where they were showing douglas fairbanks, jr. Overview of outward bound, 1930, directed by robert milton, with leslie howard, douglas fairbanks, helen chandler, at turner classic movies. The film was remade in 1944 as between two worlds and the plot was changed slightly to reflect world war ii.
Nov 21, 2015 outward bound has had a life on stage beyond the film versions. I remember it as a perfect example of 1930 s mysticism and fantasy this was the era of frankenstein and dracula, remember, as well as a time of obsession with the supernatural. Betty boop minnie the moocher 1932 the old man of the mountain 1933 snow white 1933 the betty boop version classic disney shorts the band concert 1935 brave little tailor 1938. As they attempt to make sense of their situation, the group of. Outward bound ob is an international network of outdoor education organizations that was founded in the united kingdom by kurt hahn and lawrence holt in 1941. Several people find themselves the only inhabitants of an ocean liner bound for unknown parts. Outward bound is a film adaptation of sutton vanes play, brought to the stage in 1924 by robert milton. This movie was adapted from a successful stage play that opened in london in 1923, and went on to international success. As they attempt to make sense of their situation, the group. Outward bound is a 1930 film directed by robert milton, starring leslie howard and douglas fairbanks, jr fairbanks and helen chandler who soon after this would appear as mina in the original bela lugosi dracula play henry and ann, lovers in some sort of illicit romance. All outward bound movie posters,high res movie posters image for outward bound.
The story of the man who wrote outward bound is probably more interesting than the play itself if thats possible. A group of strangers find themselves aboard an unmanned ship, surrounded by fog and uncertain of their destination. I think howard would have been fine as henry, but suspect the producers thought prior was a juicier part it is. Outward bound 1930 is generally regarded as leslie howards first film, though it was preceded by several silent short films, some produced by minerva film, the company leslie had founded in 1919 with his friend adrian brunel.
Francis and montagu love, outward bound is a dramafantasy film directed by robert milton, released on september 17 of 1930 in the usa. The horrible memory of the war stayed with him even though he tried to go back to performing. See the full list of outward bound cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The 1931 film daily year book of motion pictures nbr selects outward bound as one of top ten movies, 1930 the 1931 film daily year book of motion pictures directory listing for outward bound.
Outward bound 1930 robert milton cast and crew allmovie. Outward bound 1930, a film by robert milton theiapolis. He played henry, one of the two lovers who commit suicide a role played by fairbanks in the 1930 film and henreid in between two worlds. Outward bound 1930 is generally regarded as leslie howards first film, though it was preceded by several silent short films, some produced by minerva film. Two of the passengers dont fit in because unlike the others, they are only halfdead. Regardless of who you are or where you are from, there is an outward bound course at an outward bound school that is right for you. Outward bound 1930 robert milton, ray enright, leslie howard, douglas fairbanks jr. A disparate group of passengers find themselves aboard a darkened, fogenshrouded crewless boat, sailing to an unknown destination. Leslie howard forever, outward bound or inafferrabile leslie howard, outward bound clips are from lesliehowardforever on youtube and lesliehowardsteiner on youtube wikipedia, outward bound, 1930. As they attempt to make sense of their situation, the group of passengers, which.
Enshrouded by fog a desolate ship drifts without direction upon. Outward bound 1930 changes the movie database tmdb. Obviously many movies made in 1929 earned box office dollars in 1930. Outward bound 1930 is a film based on the hit 1923 play of the same name by sutton vane. Outward bound is a 1930 film directed by robert milton, starring leslie howard and douglas fairbanks, jr fairbanks and helen chandler who soon after this would appear as mina in the original bela lugosi dracula play henry and ann, lovers in. Allegory of a group of boat passengers who find they are dead and meet the examiner to assess their lives on earth, and receive rewards and punishments. See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer. The film stars leslie howard, douglas fairbanks, jr. The previously mentioned between two worlds was also an adaptation of sutton vanes play outward bound, which opened on broadway in 1924, with a cast that included a few who went on to appear in the 1930 film version. Read the full synopsis of outward bound, 1930, directed by robert milton, with leslie howard, douglas fairbanks, helen chandler, at turner classic movies. How are critics adjusting to the movie and tv industrys pandemic disruptions. Jun 24, 20 outward bound 1930 is a talkie based on the hit play of the same title by sutton vane. Outward bound 1930 outward bound 1930 is generally regarded as leslie howards first film, though it was preceded by several silent short films, some produced by minerva film, the company leslie had founded in 1919 with his friend adrian brunel.
A disparate group of passengers, finding themselves aboard a darkened, fogenshrouded crewless boat, realize the one thing they have in common is that they are all dead, with the possible exception of. In the stage version, leslie howard had played the. Nov 09, 2007 funnily enough i remembered the simpsons episode that parodied this movie. Our blushing brides 1930 vhs movie movie titles hollywood cinema classic hollywood joan crawford movies robert montgomery type posters movie posters film institute. Outward bound 1930 fantastic movie musings and ramblings. None of them are quite sure where the boat is going but soon they learn that theyre all dead and heading to heaven or hell. See the article in its original context from september 18, 1930, page 0 buy reprints. October ferry to gabriola outward bound 1930 is a film based on the hit 1923 play of the same name by sutton vane. As they attempt to make sense of their situation, the group of passengers, which include a man leslie howard and his longlost mother beryl mercer, discover that all they have is common is. Outward bound, with leslie howard, beryl mercer, douglas fairbanks jr. Outward bound 1930 is a talkie based on the hit play of the same title by sutton vane. Outward bound is a 1930 american precode drama film based on the 1924 hit play of the same name by sutton vane. Find movie and film cast and crew information for outward bound 1930 robert milton on allmovie.
An opening title card refers to the story as one of the most important stage plays of this generation. Watch the latest outward bound trailer on video detective. Outward bound 1930 outward bound 1930 is generally regarded as leslie howard s first film, though it was preceded by several silent short films, some produced by minerva film, the company leslie had founded in 1919 with his friend adrian brunel. Only one person, the mysterious examiner seems to know their identities and their reasons for being aboard the ship. Interestingly, howard appeared in the stage version of outward bound, but in a different role. A web page featuring information about outward bound. As they attempt to make sense of their situation, the group of passengers discover that all they have in common is that each. It makes viewing fairly somewhat difficult, but this is such an unique story that it grabs you regardless. I had a vague memory of the movie actually being from the 40s though. The chirons at the beginning of 1930s outward bound tell us in aching detail how sutton vanes play took the london stage by storm. Outward bound 1930 robert milton, ray enright, leslie. Movie poster for outward bound, 1930 lobby card for outward bound. In addition to the 1924 broadway production, there was a 1938 revival with vincent price, laurette taylor and helen chandler, reprising her role from the 1930 movie and undoubtedly giving it the same tremulous treatment. Enshrouded by fog a desolate ship drifts without direction upon gloomy sea.
The film was later remade, with some changes, as between two worlds 1944. Sutton vane was an actor who joined the army at the outbreak of world war i and was invalided out due to a bad case of shellshock. Nov 29, 2017 outward bound 1930 is a film based on the hit 1923 play of the same name by sutton vane. The golden age of animation took off in this decade as walt disney and others stepped up their game andy panda debuted 1939 balloon land 1935 barney bear debuted 1939. Today there are schools in 33 countries which are attended by more than 250,000 people each year. Offbeat and wellrendered, outward bound is based upon a broadway play. As they attempt to make sense of their situation, the group of passengers discover that all they have in common is that each is dead and en route to their final judgment. Outward bound is a 1930 american precode drama film based on the 1923 hit play of the same name by sutton vane. Values depend on age, quality and popularity of the films and actors and actresses starring in them. So we figured we would show all the 1930 movies in our database. Outward bound is the leading provider of experiential and outdoor education programs for youth and adults. Its very clear from the awkward atmosphere and the way its acted that this is a movie from the dawn of the sound era. Outward bound 1930 dvdr 1st hand satellite capture transfer to dvdr of unreleased on dvd first adaption of alexander fantasy play in artcase wfree u.
She is filled to capacity with passengers from all walks. Becoming a better leader in the workplace, in the wilderness, and in your community by rob chatfield, lewis glenn, et al. Outward bound 1930 is a drama, fantasy movie starring leslie howard and douglas fairbanks jr it is directed by robert milton. The base camp for the second outward bound school founded in the united states is located on the edge of the most spectacular canoe wilderness in north america. Outward bound is a film directed by robert milton, ray enright with leslie howard, alison skipworth, beryl mercer, douglas fairbanks jr.
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