Edge of Eternity (1959)

Helped by socialite Janice Kendon and barkeeper Scott O'Brien, Arizona deputy sheriff Les Martin works to solve three brutal murders in and around the Grand Canyon. His efforts leads to the... See full summary »

Director:

Don Siegel

Writers:

Ben Markson (story), Knut Swenson (story),

Stars:

Cornel Wilde, Victoria Shaw, Mickey Shaughnessy

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Cornel Wilde	...	Les Martin
Victoria Shaw	...	Janice Kendon
Mickey Shaughnessy	...	Scotty O'Brien
Edgar Buchanan	...	Sheriff Edwards
Rian Garrick	...	Bob Kendon
Jack Elam	...	Bill Ward
Alexander Lockwood	...	Jim Kendon
Dabbs Greer	...	Gas Station Attendant
Tom Fadden	...	Eli Jones
Wendell Holmes	...	Sam Houghton

Storyline

Helped by socialite Janice Kendon and barkeeper Scott O'Brien, Arizona deputy sheriff Les Martin works to solve three brutal murders in and around the Grand Canyon. His efforts leads to the killer fleeing with Janice as a hostage and a chase by car and helicopter lead to a climax on a miner's bucket on cables a mile above the canyon floor.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | gold

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Taglines:

Mile-High Suspense In The Grand Canyon!

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 November 1959 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Dancing Bucket

Filming Locations:

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$700,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thunderbird Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Possible spoiler. Near the end, when Les reaches the plane with his car after being shot at, as he exits his car, the reflection of two crew members can be seen on the car window.

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Crazy Credits

Filmed with the cooperation of the United States Guano Corporation, a subsidiary of New Pacific Coal & Oil, Limited.

User Reviews

50's murder mystery set in the Grand Canyon

Great location photography, intriguing story involving bat guano (like Dr. Strangelove), cheesy script charmingly delivered by Cornel Wilde. A rare appearance by the gorgeous Victoria Shaw, who would have made a great Hitchcock heroine but made only a few films, and died at 53. Her red hair is perfectly matched to her colorful outfits. (Normally I never make a notice of costumes but she just looked incredible.) This is a very entertaining flick with plenty of 50's camp and an exciting finale.