I am certain that the movie you're seeking is "The Brotherhood of the
Bell", made in 1970. I remember seeing this thriller on television
shortly after I graduated from college. Since I knew a few people who
were members of collegiate secret societies, the storyline seemed very
relevant.
"Glenn Ford plays a man who joins a mysterious fraternity, 'The
Brotherhood of the Bell', while in college. Upon attaining wealth and
prominence, Ford discovers that the Brotherhood has been keeping tabs
on him, and expects certain favors from him in the private sector. It
dawns on Ford that the Bell is a sinister, subversive organization
bent on world domination. When he tries to bring this to the attention
of the public on a TV program hosted by a 'gonzo' talkshow star
(William Conrad), he is mocked and humiliated. Realizing that the
Brotherhood of the Bell is too big and powerful to be defeated by
conventional methods, Ford attempts to take on the organization in his
own way."
Blockbuster: The Brotherhood of the Bell
http://www.omega13.com/bb/movie/details/0,7286,VID-V+++124223,00.html
"A successful professor has his life disrupted by a secret from his
past - in his college days he became a member of a powerful secret
society, and now the society has a job for him."
Internet Movie Database: Brotherhood of the Bell, The
http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0066864/
"The Brotherhood of the Bell is a secret organization of American men
who have power and influence in both government and the upper echelons
of business, education and society in general. Once sworn to secrecy
as a member, to go against the Brotherhood is to risk ruin and
ostracism. Glenn Ford?s character, after being asked to blackmail a
University professor (which results in his suicide) has a crisis of
conscience and determines to leave the Brotherhood and expose their
evil ways."
Entertainment Insiders: The Brotherhood of the Bell
http://www.einsiders.com/reviews/videorisks/brotherhoodofthebell.php
I have found three places where you can purchase this movie online:
SuperHappyFun: Brotherhood of the Bell
http://www.superhappyfun.com/product.cfm?whereme=43
Tory's Mystery Movies: Brotherhood of the Bell
http://www.torysmysterymovies.com/shop/select-qty.cfm?productnum=3682&type=VHS
Belle & Blade War Video: Brotherhood of the Bell
http://www.warshows.com/Detail.bok?no=7967
"The Brotherhood of the Bell" was made for television, and it has
apparently never been released commercially on videotape or DVD.
Please keep in mind that films purchased from non-commercial sources
may be in violation of copyright. However, SuperHappyFun makes this
statement on their site:
"The section of American copyright law known as 'The Berne Act'
clearly states: films unreleased in the United States, including
original version of films altered and/or edited for release in the
United States, are not protected by American copyright; thus, they are
considered public domain. The entire purpose of our company is to
provide (otherwise unavailable) films to the serious video collector.
We do not offer videos owned by American releasing companies. If a
film should become available domestically, or if another seller should
offer a better copy, we immediately stop offering it to our clients."
SuperHappyFun: Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.superhappyfun.com/faqs.cfm
Google search strategy:
Google Web Search: "brotherhood of the bell" + "1970"
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=%22brotherhood+of+the+bell%22+1970
I hope this will enable you to get a copy of this rare film. If
anything is unclear, or if a link does not function, please request
clarification; I'll be glad to offer further assistance before you
rate my answer.
Best wishes,
pinkfreud |
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