The Wild Party (1975) is a cinematic adaptation of the 1926 narrative poem by Joseph Moncure March, transposed to the glamorous yet tumultuous world of Hollywood. Directed by James Ivory, the film unfolds at the opulent mansion of silent film icon Jolly Grimm, portrayed by James Coco. Grimm and his companion, Queenie, played by Raquel Welch, host an extravagant party to mark the completion of Grimm's latest film, hoping it will reignite his fading career. However, Grimm's struggles with alcoholism, the industry's shift to talkies, and the lack of studio support transform the celebration into a chaotic and tragic event. Queenie finds herself drawn to the allure of a rising Hollywood star, Dale Sword, played by Perry King, while Grimm engages in a flirtation with a young, innocent actress reminiscent of Mary Pickford. The film is believed to draw parallels with the 1921 Fatty Arbuckle scandal, adding a layer of historical intrigue. Shot shortly after "Autobiography of a Princess," The Wild Party (1975) has an intriguing backstory, originating from a blank-verse narrative poem about a disastrous Greenwich Village party. The project evolved into a musical film set in Hollywood during the twilight of the silent film era, with significant contributions from Walter Marks, Edgar Lansbury, and Joseph Beruh. The final script, a collaborative effort between Ivory and Marks, transformed the musical into a dramatic narrative with musical elements.
The Wild Party (1975)
1975 · Movie · 100 min. · United States
Credits
Direction James Ivory
Cast Raquel Welch · James Coco · Perry King · Tiffany Bolling · Royal Dano · David Dukes · Dena Dietrich · Regis Cordic · Jennifer Lee · Mews Small · Bobo Lewis · Annette Ferra · Eddie Laurence · Tony Paxton · Martin Kove
Screenplay Walter Marks · Joseph Moncure March
Cinematography Walter Lassally
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Title The Wild Party
Original title The Wild Party
Year 1975
Type Movie
Length 100 min.
Country United States
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