The list of Adrian Messenger

[quizman1957]

Decided to treat myself to a DVD of “The list of Adrian Messenger” and I can honestly say it was worth every penny. Interesting story nicely directed first rate cast and a nice hit of comedy but I dare I suggest someone might make a remake It could be amazing if using the new techniques in makeup Etc,



I can only imagine the anger of people waiting to see Tony Curtis, Frank Sinatra Etc, only to find them only appearing in cameo!

[Marky B]

I enjoyed that film. It was unusual. Wasn't it shot in Ireland?

Ta Ta

Marky B

[Windthrop]

name='quizman1957']I can only imagine the anger of people waiting to see Tony Curtis, Frank Sinatra Etc, only to find them only appearing in cameo!

Yes but I suspect only Mitchum got under the greasepaint

[Briant]

I also think that the stars themselves did not all play the parts they were credited with!

[GRAEME]

name='Briant']I also think that the stars themselves did not all play the parts they were credited with!

Don't they all pull their masks off at the end and "reveal themselves"?

[Briant]

Yes, but did you believe it? Burt Lancaster in particular!

[GRAEME]

name='Briant']Yes, but did you believe it? Burt Lancaster in particular!

I always have. They'd be the best "doubles" in the world! John Huston had a lotta pull, y'know.

[Mr Cosmo]

According to the notes that accompanied the MOVIEDROME showing - everyone except Frank Sinatra played their parts. I think you can recognize Bob Mitchum immediately, and to a degree Tony Curtis - I still get a laugh at the Burt Lancaster part.

Sinatra apparently only showed up for the unveiling scene and you will note he is shot in semi darkness and from a distance.

[Briant]

Just checked with the AMG and IMDb and both say that Sinatra and Lancaster (also AMG says Curtis) only appeared at the end of the film and were paid $75,000 each for doing so. Someone else suggests that Jan Merlin did some of Kirk Douglas's scenes! The plot thickens!