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(07/02/08 6:49 AM) |
When you originally saw the original Frankenstein, was the scene with Maria thrown into the lake
included ? Not available for viewing in the States until mid 1980's. I read the "missing " footage came from a foreign print. |
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(07/02/08 9:44 AM) |
I have a video tape of the French-dubbed KING KONG. It has gorgeous deco titles, in French of course. The chap who dubbed Frank Reicher is almost spot-on.
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todmichel |
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(07/02/08 2:17 PM) |
Quote: "When you originally saw the original Frankenstein, was the scene with Maria thrown into the lake
included ? Not available for viewing in the States until mid 1980's. I read the "missing " footage came from a foreign print. " No, the print was cut exactly as the one shown in America at the same period, in fact for this 1958 re-release Universal-France simply ordered an US print and just added the French subs. The missing footage came from the British Film Institute I think. It's probably an indication than the pre-war British prints were more complete than their US counterparts. However, when I watched "Frankenstein" in London in 1963 (five years after the French re-release) their print was even more cut than the US and French prints of the Fifties. And as I told in another thread, years BEFORE the restoration of the movie, the Cinémathèque Française presented another print, with Colin Clive's "blasphem" totally uncut, and even subtitled in French and Dutch... and during the sequence with Dr. Waldman preparing to dissect the Monster, his "journal" was written... in Italian. A curious patchwork ! |
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(07/03/08 2:20 AM) |
I'm with you guys: Todmichel is a treasure!
Bobtheman asked about attendance for this revival… I've been tracking this, and the Frankensteins did VERY modest business when they opened on June 25, but the reviews have been numerous and all excellent. Keep in mind, the distributor, Carlotta Films, is also a DVD house (a bit like Criterion) dedicated to classics and art movies. I am guessing that these theatrical releases are basically promotion for an eventual DVD release (then again, you can say that about all films in theaters today). I have just now posted excerpts from the current reviews on my blog, Frankensteinia. |
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cabmangray |
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(07/03/08 8:17 PM) |
Tod, are the posters available to purchase at this time? Can you tell me who would have them? Also, I am guessing they are 47x63?
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(07/03/08 8:46 PM) |
You read my mind---I'd love to have a set of those posters as well. I've already checked eBay. Nothing.
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todmichel |
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(07/04/08 12:51 AM) |
I'm presently asking about the availability of these posters - and their size (I didn't see them to date, as I wasn't in Paris recently). Will post
as soon I'll get the answer !
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(07/04/08 3:34 AM) |
Thanks, todmichel! I wrote the distributor asking about posters and promotional material. If I get an answer, I too will share it here.
If anyone here goes for these, please let me know. I'd love to get a good scan of the cover, and maybe a peek inside, to share with my readers at
Frankensteinia. OK? Deal?
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Bob Furmanek |
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(07/04/08 12:51 PM) |
Are these 35mm prints or DVD projections?
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todmichel |
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(07/05/08 3:29 PM) |
After verification, these are 35mm prints, all of them in perfect condition.
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Cartoon |
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(08/13/08 4:35 AM) |
An update: I never got a reply from the distributor about the availability of these posters.
Meanwhile, The Invisible Man is being re-released in France this month, and here's the poster...
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