Have watched this film many times and enjoy it just as much as the first time,a mark of a good film. Its a long way from joe orton, but this adaptation of his stage play is still an enjoyably tasteless comedy with priceless performances. The film of entertaining mr sloane gets the style and tone right but the rhythms are sometimes a little off. Almost blind in the play, the dadda is the only character to see through sloane, but in the film he is. Movie trailer for joe ortons entertaining mr sloane this feature is not available right now. Mar 16, 2006 an intermission can be a perilous thing. Sloane, but somehow the night never quite gels into memorable drama. A guide to entertaining mr sloane, the 1970 film about an amoral man. The emphasis on the physical desirability of sloane makes the film unusual for its time. Entertaining mr sloane 1969, directed by douglas hickox. Buy entertaining mr sloane dvd from amazons movies store. A hilarious, sexy, scathing farce that was deemed a medieval english cesspool when it debuted on broadway on 1964,entertaining mr. Thirtyseven years after its premiere at this same theatre. Entertaining mr sloane 1970 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The screenplay by clive exton is based on the 1964 play of the same title by joe orton. Mathew horne, of gavin and stacey fame, is the star draw in this latest revival of joe ortons debut play. I initially wasnt really expecting much, especially from actor peter mcenery as mr sloane. Though the dialogue percolates, the plot is underpinned by. Joe orton certainly had a strange sense of humour very evident in this blackcomedy. Entertaining mr sloane is a play by the english playwright joe orton. Cuts are detailed for each respective version found under related works. Playwright joe orton occupies some weird space with entertaining mr.
The midlands semi sited by a rubbish tip becomes a gothic folly in a london cemetery. Based on the play by joe orton, this film follows the adventures of two pals who have pulled off a bank robbery and have to hide the loot. Entertaining mr sloane is a dark and twisted comedy, peopled by a selection of singularly unsympathetic characters with unsavoury motives. Peter mcenery plays sloane with a smile and a smirk which both get more desperate as he loses control of the game hes playing.
Hotcity theatre connects solidly with ortons entertaining mr. Despite its success in performance, and being hailed by sir terence rattigan as the best first play hed seen in thirty odd years, it was not until the london production of loot in 1966 less than a year before joe ortons untimely death that theatre audiences and critics began to more fully appreciate the originality. Sloane pits sloane, a brooding, dangerous lodger against his hosts. As the brother and sister both seek salaciously incorporate sloan. An english landlady beryl reid and her brother harry andrews like their lodger, a young killer called mr. Seeing it was a reminder of how much fun ortons alice in wonderland world can be. Sloane, it serves the practical purpose of advancing the action several months. Georgie fame somebody stole my thunder entertaining mr.
Orton complete plays entertaining mr sloane loot what the butler ruffian erpingham camp. But although horne, in the spirit of ortons dialogue, keeps. The little suburban house becomes a minigothic edifice complete with. Sloane is the young boarder in the home kath played by kelli bocock. Sloane by joe orton opened at the lyceum theater in new york on october 12, 1965 and ran for performances. Surprisingly risque tv adaptation of one of joe ortons best known plays, filmed shortly after his murder. Sharp, alarming and hilarious, entertaining mr sloane is a subversive black comedy of unscrupulous sexual manipulation. I really didnt know much about the english actor, but in the promotional photos i saw, he looked too me almost too blonde and ken doll like, i didnt visually get the. This was the second adaptation of the play, the first having been developed for british television and broadcast by itv on 15 july 1968.
It was first produced in london at the new arts theatre on 6 may 1964 and transferred to the west ends wyndhams theatre on 29 june 1964. Having the house in the middle of a cemetery instead of a garbage dump i think is a mistake because it takes away a point orton wanted to make with his dialogue. Barbara windsor, john challis, kenneth waller and christopher villiers as sloane. Sloanes just desserts are not what one would expect. Their fun seems over when kaths brother ed harry andrews shows up, but the prim. Entertaining mr sloane is a 1970 british black comedy film directed by douglas hickox. But, judging by the one in joe ortons entertaining mr sloane, there should be more of them. Sloane 1970 an english landlady beryl reid and her brother harry andrews like their lodger, a young killer called mr. Jul 30, 20 a shocking, savage comedy from joe orton loot, soulpepper 2009, what the butler saw, soulpepper 2010, entertaining mr. The play is known for its implied commentary on societys attitude toward homosexuals and heterosexual practice out of wedlock. Sloane 1970 douglas hickox on allmovie an attractive young charmer by the name of mr. The film itself is lovingly restored and the extras, such as they are, interesting. Movie trailer for joe ortons entertaining mr sloane. Two years later douglas hickox directed thus feature film version, with beryl reid as the landlady and harry andrews in the other main roles peter mcenery.
Sloane, an ambiguously sexually attractive young man, comes in search of lodgings, is seduced by the landlady, and desired by her homosexual brother. Sloane 1970 is a comedy, horror movie starring beryl reid and harry andrews. A view of the lodge near the entrance of camberwell old cemetery on forest hill road se22, which runs to the left. There cant be many scenes involving crumpettoasting in the canon of british theatre.
Nov 23, 2015 orton complete plays entertaining mr sloane loot what the butler ruffian erpingham camp. The themes and meanings of joe ortons entertaining mr sloane are more numerous, darker, and more important than may be readily apparent. It is just one comic highlight in nick bagnalls production which mines ortons black comedy to the hilt. Sloane you are looking for dark humor, humorous and sexual movies about with murder, family relations, womanizer, manipulations, farce, human nature and dishonesty themes of comedy and mystery genre shot in uk. Young delinquent mr sloane arrives at the home shared by kath and her father after she picks him up in the local library. Oct 09, 20 movie trailer for joe ortons entertaining mr sloane this feature is not available right now. Jun 30, 2014 entertaining mr sloane, a first play by joe orton, has had a trial at the arts theatre and now offers a trial for larger audiences at wyndhams theatre.
Published fifty years after the premiere of entertaining mr sloane in 1964, and with a new introduction, this anniversary edition offers an opportunity to reappraise joe ortons reputation, and the status of his first major play, from a twentyfirst century perspective. A salute to joe ortons entertaining mr sloane wouldnt be complete without a nod to the 1970 film adaptation. Perhaps immoral,so what the blazes its entertaining to say the least. Sloane is a tale of sex used for survival, siblings vying for the romantic attentions of a sociopath, and class struggle in english society. I have just modified one external link on entertaining mr sloane film. Her closeted brother ed makes him the chauffeur, complete with a tight leather uniform, of his pink 1959 pontiac parisienne convertible. Deeper meanings of entertaining mr sloane the edge of. Entertaining mr sloane is a threeact play written in 1963 by the english playwright joe orton. Royal shakespeare company and disney veteran peter mcenery strips down as the roughtrade title character who toys with both middleaged. Entertaining mr sloane arts theatre, london rating. Well worth purchasing to remind yourself how black comedy can be. Sloane opens with kath showing her prospective new boarder, mr.
Sloane, a handsome, sexy and completely amoral young man, joins kaths household as a lodger and proceeds to manipulate her and her brother, ed. Discussion of themes and motifs in joe ortons entertaining mr. But although horne, in the spirit of ortons dialogue, keeps his end up, the big surprise. This bluray disc is the way to see entertaining mr sloane though crisply rendered and as dark and pithily funny as ever. Sloan is british black comedy based on the infamous play of the same name. Apr 08, 20 that said, entertaining mr sloane still manages to cause moments of genuine discomfort and extonas adaptation of ortonas script keeps a good deal of the refined, verbose dialogue that provides such a frothy counterpoint to the grimness on screen. Sloane comments that the skyline is perfect as kemp tells him that he applied for one of the flats just outside the cemetery. Entertaining mr sloane is probably ortons most censorbaiting play, dealing with such issues as homosexuality, nymphomania, sadism, and murder. For the film adaptation, see entertaining mr sloane film. But, as both his middleaged landlady and her homosexual brother quickly notice, hes very handsome. With special guest john cameron mitchell hedwig and the angry inch in person. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Sloane was considered quite shocking when it came to the stage first in ortons native england in 1964, and then on broadway in 1965.
Sloane paul cereghino is lazy, opportunistic, prone to violence and horny which must have made his embodiment by naturally louche malcolm mcdowell in a 1975 revival an excellent match. Sloane is a tale of sex used for survival, siblings vying for the romantic attentions of a sociopath, and class struggle in english society the set is lit, a living room scene surrounded by mounds of black garbage bags. Entertaining mr sloane was his first play, beginning as an experimental. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are. Joe ortons dark comedy made his career in its 1964 uk stage premiere. Directors douglas hickox cast includes peter mcenery, beryl reid, harry andrews, alan webb. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One of ortons more unusual talents was the ability to sustain such plots all the way to a tight conclusion, and entertaining mr sloane is a splendid example of that. A 1970 movie version, directed by douglas hickox, titillated potential ticketbuyers with the promises of sadism, homosexuality, nymphomania, and murder. Compare it to your reading of the stage version and discuss the ways in which the film version either succeeds or fails to represent your experience of the play. Sloane by eagle 6 productions on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Cut versions one or more versions of this work have been cut. He is recognized by kemp dadda as the murderer of kemps former employer, whereupon sloane murders kemp. Sloane, presented by the irish classical theatre company, now to june 30. Kath is dowdy, middleaged, and clearly attracted to young sloane, whose surface show of. Watch entertaining mr sloane full movies 1970 online streamdownload in hd bluray highquality english subtitle. Sloane en streaming vf, telecharger film entertaining mr. This study guide consists of approximately 58 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of entertaining mr. Joe ortons fourhander about a sister and brother nympho and queer respectively vying for the favours of a desirable stud under the eyes of. Entertaining mr sloane 1970 movies, tv, celebs, and more.
Its camberwell old cemetery in honor oak, south london the lodge where kath entertains mr sloane peter mcenery stands at the entrance to the cemetery on on. The first radio production of joe ortons notoriously successful play first staged in 1964. There are jewels of regional theatre spread across the country, and the irish classical theatre is counted among them. Still, the film conjures up some queasiness here and there. Sloane weasels his way into the lives of a middleaged brother and sister, while trying to disguise the truth about his unpleasant past. Discuss how these relationships are reflected in the characters, plot, humor, and tone of entertaining mr. I do so wish, though, that studiocanal hadnt spoiled the ship for a haporth of tar. Peter mcenery in entertaining mr sloane 1970 harry andrews and peter. Recently there was a revival here of loot which was ortons first success. With clive francis, sheila hancock, arthur lovegrove, edward woodward. The film follows the story of a brother and sister who become entangled with an debauched miscreant named sloane who is more than he seems. When it first appeared in the swinging sixties, ortons satire on social and sexual hypocrisy both.
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