Noah's Ark (1928)
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- Passed
- 2h 15min
- Drama, War
- 23 Aug 1929 (Ireland)
- Movie
The Biblical story of Noah and the Great Flood, with a parallel story of soldiers in the First World War.
Directors:
Writers:
Awards:
- 3 wins.
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Cast verified as complete
| Dolores Costello | ... |
Marie / Miriam
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| George O'Brien | ... |
Travis / Japheth
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| Noah Beery | ... |
Nickoloff / King Nephilim
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| Louise Fazenda | ... |
Hilda / Tavern Maid
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| Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams | ... |
Al / Ham
(as Gwynn Williams)
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Paul McAllister | ... |
Minister / Noah
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| Myrna Loy | ... |
Dancer / Slave Girl
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| Anders Randolf | ... |
The German / Leader of Soldiers
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| Armand Kaliz | ... |
The Frenchman / Leader of the King's Guard
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| William V. Mong | ... |
Innkeeper / Guard
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| Malcolm Waite | ... |
The Balkan / Shem
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| Nigel De Brulier | ... |
Soldier / High Priest
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| Noble Johnson | ... |
Slave Broker
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| Otto Hoffman | ... |
Investor with Gun / Trader
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Ward Bond | ... |
Flood Extra (uncredited)
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| Joe Bonomo | ... |
Aide to Leader of Soldiers (uncredited)
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| Allan Cavan | ... |
Stockbroker (uncredited)
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Rosita Delmar | ... |
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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| Andy Devine | ... |
Flood Extra (uncredited)
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Gus Leonard | ... |
Manager of Belgian Theater Troup (uncredited)
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| Alphonse Martell | ... |
French Policeman (uncredited)
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| Torben Meyer | ... |
Man on Train (uncredited)
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| Nina Quartero | ... |
French Girl (uncredited)
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Cliff Saum | ... |
Soldier in Trench (uncredited)
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Martin Sperzel | ... |
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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| John Wayne | ... |
Flood Extra (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Curtiz | ||
| Darryl F. Zanuck | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| Darryl F. Zanuck | ... | (story) (as Darryl Francis Zanuck) |
| Anthony Coldeway | ... | (adaptation) (as Anthony Coldewey) |
| De Leon Anthony | ... | (titles) |
Produced by
| Darryl F. Zanuck | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Alois Reiser | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Barney McGill | ... | (photography) |
| Hal Mohr | ... | (photography) |
Editing by
| Harold McCord | ... | (edited by) |
Art Direction by
| Anton Grot | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Earl Luick | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Charles Gemora | ... | sculptor: idols (uncredited) |
| Ilja Lapiner | ... | poster artist : Austria (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Elmer Fryer | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Louis Silvers | ... | conductor: Vitaphone Symphony Orchestra / conductor: musical score |
| David Buttolph | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) (1957 reissue) |
| Adolph Deutsch | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) (1957 reissue) |
| Howard Jackson | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) (1957 reissue) |
| Bernhard Kaun | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) (1957 reissue) |
| Erich Wolfgang Korngold | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) (1957 reissue) |
| William Lava | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) (1957 reissue) |
| Max Steiner | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) (1957 reissue) |
| Franz Waxman | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) (1957 reissue) |
Additional Crew
| Henry Blanke | ... | technician |
| John Daumery | ... | technician |
| Lewis Geib | ... | technician |
| Paul Grimm | ... | technician |
| Esdras Hartley | ... | technician |
| Fred Jackman | ... | technical director |
| Ned Mann | ... | technician |
| Harold Miles | ... | technician |
| Frank Murphy | ... | technician |
| Victor Vance | ... | technician |
| Robert Youngson | ... | presenter |
Thanks
| Leith Adams | ... | special thanks (1990 restoration) |
| Chris Chigaridas | ... | special thanks (1990 restoration) |
| Martin Fox | ... | special thanks (1990 restoration) |
| Richard P. May | ... | special thanks (1990 restoration) |
| Fred Talmage | ... | special thanks (1990 restoration) |
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. (presents) (A Warner Brothers Vitaphone Production)
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1928) (United States) (theatrical)
- Vitagraph Limited (1929) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Warner Brothers Pictures (1929) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as Warner Brothers Pictures, Ltd.)
- National Film-Verleih und Vertrieb (1929) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Hugo Engel-Filmgesellschaft (1930) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Dominant Pictures Corporation (1956) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release) (edited)
- Associated Artists Productions (AAP) (1956) (United States) (tv) (edited)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS) (restored version)
- Warner Home Video (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr) (restored version)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Center of the National Museum of Modern Art (project coordination) (1990s restoration)
- Cinémathèque Française (made in cooperation with) (1990s restoration)
- Library of Congress (made in cooperation with) (1990s restoration)
- American Telephone & Telegraph (AT&T) (funding) (1990s restoration)
- Turner Entertainment (funding) (1990s restoration)
- YCM Labs (laboratory services) (1990s restoration)
- The Burbank Studios (special thanks) (1990s restoration)
- USC School of Cinema and Television (special thanks) (1990s restoration)
- Warner Bros. Archives (special thanks) (1990s restoration)
- Warner Bros. (special thanks) (1990s restoration)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After a short split prologue showing riches as the root of evil in ancient and modern times, the film settles into 1914 France, where the Orient Express is about to be wrecked when a bridge washes out. Among those on board are Al and Travis, Americans who are traveling Europe spending Travis' money, and Marie, a German girl. The boys save Marie after the wreck and Travis falls in love with her. When World War I breaks out Al wants to enlist, but Travis can't, feeling loyal to Marie, a German. By 1917 Al has enlisted, and Travis follows him shortly after marrying Marie. Accused of being a German spy by a Russian agent, she is sentenced to die but is recognized by Travis, who is part of the firing squad. The town they are in is shelled and they are all trapped underground, during which a minister makes a lengthy parallel to ancient times when the King of Akkad persecuted his subjects and defied Jehovah, who finally sends a flood to wipe out mankind, except for Noah and his family, whom he has instructed to build an ark and fill it with two of every creature on earth. Written by Ron Kerrigan <,mvg@whidbey.com> |
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| Taglines | The Spectacle of the Ages! Told by Two Glorious Lovers who Loved for All Eternity (Print Ad- St.Lawrence Plaindealer, ((Canton, NY)) 1 October 1929) See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,005,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $938,000 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | For the flood sequence, Michael Curtiz had a huge tank constructed, containing more than 1 million gallons of water, with access spillways leading to the tops of the Babylonian temple set. When cinematographer Hal Mohr questioned him about the lack of safeguards, Curtiz reportedly replied, "They're just going to have to take their chances." Mohr, a survivor of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, was so appalled that he walked off the set. Barney McGill took over as cinematographer, and the stunt proceeded as planned. The water was released from the tanks, and 15 cameramen and countless extras thrashed about in the water for hours. Three people drowned, one had to have a leg amputated, and almost a dozen suffered broken limbs and other serious injuries. See more » |
| Goofs | During the flood sequence (1 hr. 29 min. approx.) Japheth (George O'Brien) is clearly repeatedly calling/mouthing "Maria" as he searches for Dolores Costello. Her name in the Biblical sequence is MIRIAM. (And even in the WW1 story, she is named Marie (Not Maria !).) But in German, the name "Marie" is pronounced with three syllables: Ma-ri-e, so it sounds like "Maria." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Magic Movie Moments (1953). See more » |
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| Crazy Credits | Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams (Al/Ham) is listed in the credits as "Gwynn Williams." See more » |
| Quotes |
Minister:
Don't you understand? It is the beginning of the rainbow - - the fulfilment of the sacrifice. Al: You mean - there will be no more war? Minister: I mean that war is now an outlaw, and will be hunted from the face of the earth. Those ten million men have not died in vain. See more » |