The work of Sir Ralph Richardson (in his first Hollywood role) as her father was also praised, but Montgomery Clift (in only his third screen role afterThe Search (1948)andRed River (1948)) seemed mis-cast and stiff, although some of it worked to his benefit as the conniving and insincere suitor.A sudden rainstorm (with darkness) washed away the colored chalk, blending the colors into a bloody red mess, and he little girl disappeared.We have ways to make men alk.When the officers refuse to cooperate, he proposes imprisonment and torture: "I regret this, but thanks to your colonel""s cold heart and cold brain, I have no other choice, and very little time.Rumack, who up to that time was known mostly for B-movie dramatic roles, in films likeForbidden Planet (1956)andThe Poseidon Adventure (1972).2 million)highest grossing fantasy live action film ($381 million)the highest three-day opening weekend (domestic) earnings ($169.