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The Fallen Idol Shines at Capitol in Fort Madison
A review of The Fallen Idol at Capitol Theater contrasts it with lighter previews. The film, based on Graham Greene, features an eight year old actor and Ralph Richardson, praising its bold storytelling. Also discussed are Colt .45 with Zachary Scott and Randolph Scott, Night and the City starring Richard Widmark, and Intruder in the Dust, with notes on performances and a famed wrestling scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Sergio Eisenstein
Capitol Theater
Henry King
Ethel Smith
Joe Besser
Capitol
Mozambique
Margaret O’brien
Ralph Richardson
Graham Greene
Randolph Scott
Ruth Roman
Zachary Scott
Lloyd Bridges
Alan Hale
Randolph
Scott
Ruth
Roman
Richard Widmark
London
Big Bill Thompson
Widmark
Tommy Udo
Mike Mazurki
Stanislaus Zbysko
Frank Gotch-Farmer Burns School