STEEL AGAINST THE SKY (1941) is one of Warner Brothers (W.B.) 'Working Man' pictures. This time featuring the building of a bridge. While building the bridge, competing Brothers vie for the affection of a comely young lass. The Brothers are Rocky Evans (Lloyd Nolan) -vs- Chuck (Craig Stevens) both with eyes on Helen Powers (Alexis Smith). Who wins out, well you should already know if you have seen THE IRISH IN US (1935).
Yes, S.A.T.S is T.I.I.U. recycled just six (6) years later. In that picture Pat O'Brien (Pat O'Hara) is out-pointed by James Cagney (Danny) for hand of the beautiful Lucille Jackson (Olivia De Havilland). The differences, rather then build bridges we have the Police. Instead of a eccentric inventor as Chuck Evan's protégé we have Cagney's Boxer, Carbarn Hammerschlog (Allen Jenkins). The remake, a gruff lovable Father 'Pop' Evans (Edward Ellis), the original a sweet and 'oh' so Irish Mother 'Ma' (Mary Gordon).
This is not the first or the last time the W.B. and all the other studios would recycle plots going back to there original 'Silent' incarnations. Some will even use the same exact footage. Which can be really jarring. Example, THE CROWD ROARS (1932) became INDIANAPOLIS SPEEDWAY (1939). Do you think in seven (7) years both the Cars and Women's fashions would be noticeably different? Yes they are, but it did get the picture made quickly, under budget and profitable.
Yes, S.A.T.S is T.I.I.U. recycled just six (6) years later. In that picture Pat O'Brien (Pat O'Hara) is out-pointed by James Cagney (Danny) for hand of the beautiful Lucille Jackson (Olivia De Havilland). The differences, rather then build bridges we have the Police. Instead of a eccentric inventor as Chuck Evan's protégé we have Cagney's Boxer, Carbarn Hammerschlog (Allen Jenkins). The remake, a gruff lovable Father 'Pop' Evans (Edward Ellis), the original a sweet and 'oh' so Irish Mother 'Ma' (Mary Gordon).
This is not the first or the last time the W.B. and all the other studios would recycle plots going back to there original 'Silent' incarnations. Some will even use the same exact footage. Which can be really jarring. Example, THE CROWD ROARS (1932) became INDIANAPOLIS SPEEDWAY (1939). Do you think in seven (7) years both the Cars and Women's fashions would be noticeably different? Yes they are, but it did get the picture made quickly, under budget and profitable.