![]() Unfortunately, MGM persist in distributing the curtailed version, which is the version now streaming on Netflix. The film, which is black and white, was actually lost until 1981, and even then all of the various VHS incarnations (except the Special Edition from Spy Guise Video) lack the climax of the film, stopping with Le Chiffre apparently dying, but having just got the razorblade from his hat. The performance took place on 21st October 1954 at 8.30pm EST, making Nelson the first on-screen 007.ĬBS brought the rights for Fleming's first book for $1000. American actor Barry Nelson played 'Jimmy Bond' as the nationalities of 007 and Felix Leiter were reversed for the US audience. ![]() ![]() The 1954 live television adaptation of "Casino Royale" is now available to stream online via Netflix in the USA.īased on Ian Fleming's debut James Bond novel, the production was part of the Climax! drama series on CBS.
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