The Power and the Glory (1961 film) Times" called it "a proverbial milestone and a major disappointment." The "Los Angeles Times" said it was "less than it could be". The Power and the Glory (1961 film) The Power and the Glory is a 1961 American TV film based on the novel "The Power and the Glory" by Graham Greene. It was produced by David Susskind for Talent Associates-Paramount. The production was shot for American TV but also distributed theatrically overseas. It was Olivier's second performance for American television following an acclaimed production of "The Moon and Sixpence" which won him an Emmy. Playwright Dale Wassterman wrote the
The Power and the Glory (1933 film) $1,000,000. Such a percentage deal was highly unusual at that time, and caused an uproar among producers and writers. Both director William K. Howard and Spencer Tracy were supposed to have worked on "Marie Galante", but when it was postponed, they were transferred to "The Power and the Glory". Irene Dunne and Mary Astor were both considered for the part of Sally Garner, eventually played by Colleen Moore. Moore was lent to Fox by MGM, as was Helen Vinson, and had not appeared in a film since 1929. The film was in production from 23 March to late April 1933,