It is the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the holy grail itself here conflated with the holy chalice and includes 1st century biblical and historical figures. In many ways, the silver chalice is a retelling of basic themes in the christian story in an entertaining and inspirational mode, which appealed to many people in the 1950s. The silver chalice by thomas costain 1952 hardcover book rome jerusalem. Oct 21, 20 the silver chalice takes place in first century greece, rome, and jerusalem.
The silver chalice 1954 movie posters cinematerial. Curved and tapering bowl on stem with flange and knop. Costain, first edition, literature, fiction, novel, historical fiction a hardcover fictional novel by thomas b. The silver chalice is a 1952 english language historical novel by thomas b. It is the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the holy. The silver chalice 1954 stream and watch online moviefone. The silver chalice full frame, manufactured on demand. The silver chalice gift shop and book store at church of the holy communion in dallas, tx. It is the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the holy grail and includes 1st century biblical and historical figures. Not being one to reread any books, i read the silver chalice again when i was in my thirties. Silver chalice antiques is committed to supplying high quality antiques, collectables and curios to the market. He travels to jerusalem and eventually to rome to complete the task.
The book totally absorbed me, and i could not put it down until i finished. The latest release in the christian epic series is an exciting novel that takes place shortly after christs death and r. The silver chalice, the story of early christianity as told through the eyes and experience of basil, a former slave, was the bestselling fiction book in the united states in 1952 and the second most popular novel in 1953. This novel includes some biblical characters such as the apostle peter, luke, etc. Adopted by a wealthy greek merchant, basil was wrongly sold into slavery by his adoptive uncle after his adoptedfathers death.
The silver chalice is a 1954 american historical epic film directed and produced by victor saville, based on thomas b. In many ways, the silver chalice is a retelling of basic themes in the christian story in an entertaining and inspirational mode, which appealed to. While shooting east of eden 1955, dean went over to visit newman on the set of this film. The silver chalice was unusual in that director victor saville opted for an interior, moody approach utilizing spare, almost abstract art deco sets rather than the customary panoramas of the genre. The silver chalice the 1954 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio.
Gallery of 20 movie poster and cover images for the silver chalice 1954. Sterling silver chalices and silverplate chalices for sale. He later went on to work for the ontarios guelph daily mercury in 1908. With virginia mayo, pier angeli, jack palance, paul newman. New listing roden bros rare antique sterling silver 7 wine goblet canada 18901905 hallmark. Published april 1st 2006 by loyola classics first published 1952. The silver chalice pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released the silver chalice pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes. His writing career started in 1902 when he was hired by the brantford courier as a reporter. The silver chalice 1954 stream and watch online a greek slave trained as an artisan, basil paul newman is on the path to a better life when his owners discover his talent for sculpting. Based on the novel by thomas costain, this epic follows the adventures of a greek sculptor, basil paul newman, as he travels through a series of adventures and eventually winds up in jerusalem.
The silver chalice by thomas b costain fantastic fiction. In 1910, he married ida spragge and was hired as an editor by the maclean publishing company. Its the movie you think you want to see because its paul newmans first, but. The silver chalice, the story of early christianity as told through the eyes and experience of basil, a former slave, was the bestselling fiction book in the united states in 1952 and the second. While im normally intrigued by what biblical side stories got the epic film treatment, the silver chalice fails on too many levels to warrant recommendation. A clean, tight, square copy with no marks or highlights. The silver chalice is a fictional, but historical novel written around the making of the silver chalice, which some people interchange with the holy grail. This young man, director victor saville predicted,is destined for.
The silver chalice hardcover january 1, 1952 by thomas b. In order to tell a more authentic story, costain uses real characters such as joseph of arimithea, luke, peter and other apostles as well as nero. Decked out in cinemascope, warnercolor and stereophonic sound, its an unintentionally hilarious mess and very entertaining. Unfollow silver chalice to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The silver chalice was the bestselling book in 1953 and was made into a movie in 1954, starring paul newman in his first leading role. The silver chalice is a 1954 film about a greek artisan commissioned to cast the cup of christ. The film stars paul newman in his feature debut as a silversmith enlisted by the early christians to design a silver chalice to house their holy. The studios spared no expense on wide screen color epics with lavish sets and costumes and a cast of thousands. James dean was offered the role of basil, the sculptor, but he and his agent thought the script was poor. It is in effect a prequel to the arthurian legend, where the search for the holy grail p.
The story was inspired by the archeological discovery of a 1stcentury silver chalice in antioch. It was savilles last film and marked the acting debut of paul newman. The silver chalice is an unforgettable, visually insane, jawdropping stinker. A copy that has been read, but remains in good condition. We can engrave our silver chalices to make a beautiful memorial gift to your church. The silver chalice is a quasibiblical epic that, along with mgms the prodigal, did nothing for the prestige of the genre. The silver chalice full frame, manufactured on demand, dolby. The silver chalice virginia mayo paul newman jack palance 1954 after the last supper, christians fight romans over christs cup, for which a greek sculptor paul newman makes a holder. This young man, director victor saville predicted,is destined for great things. A greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of christ in silver and sculpt around its rim the faces of the disciples and jesus himself. Silverplate chalices and sterling chalices feature 24k gold lined cups to in accordance with canon law and church tradition. The silver chalice made into movie by costain, thomas b. Our silver chalices for the church are of the highest quality and made in the usa or europe.
Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Octavo, modern full brown calf, elaborately giltdecorated spine, raised bands, red and green morocco spine labels, pictorial endpapers, all edges gilt. Costain 1952, hardcover see more like this the silver chalice by thomas b. Marshall, michael pate, natalie wood, albert dekker, ian wolfe, strother martin. Luke, joseph of arimathea, simon magus and his companion helena, and the apostle peter. The silver chalice s cast also includes lorne green, e. Review by siskoid while im normally intrigued by what biblical side stories got the epic film treatment, the silver chalice fails on too many levels to warrant recommendation. This is a great hf first published in 1952 and set in the first century chronicling the rise and spread of the christian faith. Costains bestselling novel, the silver chalice is the story of a young greek artisan who is sold into slavery and later commissioned by early christian leaders to design and create. Sep 18, 20 the silver chalice s cast also includes lorne green, e. The silver chalice virginia mayo paul newman jack palance 1954 after the last supper, christians fight romans over christs cup, for which a greek sculptor paul newman makes a. Based on the novel by thomas costain, this epic follows the adventures of a greek sculptor, basil paul newman, as he travels through a series of adventures and eventually winds up.
Silver chalice first edition thomas costain bauman rare books. Costain 18851965, was born in brantford, ontario, canada. All of our chalices can be ordered in either solid sterling silver or with silverplated bodies and sterling cups. A richly detailed novel fleshed out that early period of christian history and sought to bring it to life.
The silver chalice 1955 biblical epics were all the rage throughout the 1950s, and even more so after the enormous success of the robe 1953, the first film released in the new wide screen method of cinemascope. Silver chalice by thomas costain, first edition abebooks. Meanwhile, a nefarious interloper is trying to convince the crowds that he. Paul newman, who was a finalist for the role of cal trask in east of eden 1955 that eventually was played by dean, and made him a star, took the role, which newman later regretted. The novels protagonist is a gifted silversmith named basil. Soon to impress with his own intense brilliance, paul newman made his movie debut in this biblical saga in. Antique finish chalice religious metal drinking cup church goblet custom engraved goblet chalice drinking cup goblet for church service thecoppermint 5 out of.
The silver chalice 1954 cast and crew a greek slave trained as an artisan, basil paul newman is on the path to a better life when his owners discover his talent for sculpting. The silver chalice is an english language historical novel by thomas b. Silver chalice first edition thomas costain bauman. See more ideas about antiques, medieval and wiccan rituals.
The silver chalice, a novel by costain, thomas bertram and a great selection of related. Large and classical english sterling silver chalice goblet. This young man, director victor saville predicted, is destined for. The silver chalice 1954 directed by victor saville. Traditional english style, light hand hammering overall and royal blue enameled cross.
Cutout ajour outer cup, node and lower collar and the finest engraving on the base showing six images of the life of christ annunciation, birth, trip to egypt, baptism, crucifixion and resurrection, with the reliefs finished in silver plate to contrast. Written by lesser samuels, based on the novel by thomas b. Paul newman in his screen debut plays a 1st century greek sculptor who is sold into slavery. Costain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The silver chalices cast also includes lorne green, e.