1955 · Beverly Hills, CA
by Richard Brooks (director, screenwriter); Evan Hunter (novel); Glenn Ford, Sidney Poitier, Vic Morrow (starring)
Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1955. Vintage studio photograph of Glenn Ford from the 1955 film.
Based on the 1954 novel "The Blackboard Jungle" by Ed McBain and starring Glenn Ford as Richard Dadier, a new teacher at a violent inner city school, determined to do right and make a difference, challenging both the staff and the students. A brilliant performance by a young Sidney Poitier as student Gregory Miller in an early breakout role.
Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Writing.
8 x 10 inches. Very Good, 2 small closed tears in margins and a large chip at the top right corner (see image).
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Based on the 1954 novel "The Blackboard Jungle" by Ed McBain and starring Glenn Ford as Richard Dadier, a new teacher at a violent inner city school, determined to do right and make a difference, challenging both the staff and the students. A brilliant performance by a young Sidney Poitier as student Gregory Miller in an early breakout role.
Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Writing.
8 x 10 inches. Very Good, 2 small closed tears in margins and a large chip at the top right corner (see image).
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