Around the World in Eighty Days (1956) | |
| Director(s) | Michael Anderson |
| Producer(s) | William Cameron Menzies (associate), Michael Todd, Kevin McClory (associate uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Exotic Lands, Money |
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Around the World in Eighty Days (1956) was a Adventure - Comedy Film directed by Michael Anderson and produced by Kevin McClory, William Cameron Menzies and Michael Todd.
The film was based on the novel Around the World in 80 Days written by Jules Verne published in 1873.
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Niven is perfect as an imperturbable English gentleman who attempts to win a bet by circumnavigating the globe in 80 days. The Jules Verne story, 100 locations, 40 cameo appearances by Hollywood players, a Young score, and Perelman among the writers guarantees delightful family fare. The beginning features a prologue by esteemed journalist Edward R. Murrow and the first film to be based on a Jules Verne novel, George Melies's 1902 short, A Trip to the Moon. Shot in Mike Todd's Todd A-O widescreen process.
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Academy Awards 1956 --- Ceremony Number 29 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Director | Michael Anderson | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Michael Todd, Producer | Won |
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Around the World in Eighty Days (1956)
By Beatrice on May 7, 2016 From Flickers in TimeAround the World in Eighty Days Directed by Michael Anderson Written by James Poe, John Farrow, and S.J. Perelman from the novel by Jules Verne 1956/USA Michael Todd Company Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Beautiful location shots, a cast of thousands and three hours?add up to?a whole lot of nothin... Read full article
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In the original novel, Princess Aouda's Eastern garb is taken off her when she is rescued by Phileas Fogg and Passepartout from the sacrifice. She is then dressed by them in European garb, specifically: a dress, a magnificent Otterskin jacket, and a large cloak. She wears this garb for the rest of the journey around the world and the trip back to England.
The cameo role of the manservant that Phileas Fogg discharges at the beginning of the film was originally offered to Laurence Olivier, who turned it down. It was played in the film by John Gielgud.
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