Night to Remember

On the night of 14-15 April 1912 during her maiden voyage &quote;Titanic&quote; struck an iceberg and sank, losing most of her passengers and crew. Of the five epic films interpreting this tragic event, the docu-drama &quote;A Night to Remember&quote; (1958) is often regarded as the definitive version. This text examines the film's place in the continuing generation of &quote;Titanic&quote; mythology. He analyses the film, unravels its production history and reception, and compares it with the other &quote;Titanic&quote; films, notably James Cameron's recent blockbuster &quote;Titanic&quote;.