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Sid Terror		#81	[-]
Jul 10 10 5:34 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	FRANNY wrote: So what on earth' would I get from meeting them, give me an acknowledgable film historian anyday. I'll take both please. Just call me well rounded that way. Plenty of oxygen in the building for everyone.
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HalLane		#82	[-]
Jul 10 10 7:34 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	When Ted gets pooped he starts to sound like Dave O'Brien, so that's actually kind of a plus there, FRANNY. Enjoy the show!
FRANNY		#83	[-]
Jul 11 10 2:31 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thank you' Ted. Glad I purchased "Bowery" then. Next time' don't double-up or I'll unleash my Devil Gerbil on to you. Sorry' all out of Bats. Thank you for response. Now you and Tom' shake hands and beg to differ. Made for interesting reading though. Tk care. X
Southern Beau		#84	[-]
Jul 12 10 4:01 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Enjoyed both commentaries. On Devil Bat, found it particularly interesting that Bela G. didn't like the film; that the goggles looked absurd. The whole concept is ridiculous. Yet audiences love it. And as to the Bowery commentary, thought it was a fair question about Lugosi's association with the Union and possible studio resentment. Bela G., I think, is as quiet as his dad. He's not much of a talker. And let's face it, he was way too young to carry stories about either of these films. He even admitted kids don't pay attention. Despite the moments of silence, I still enjoyed what we got. For me, it was money well spent. And both DVDs contain other gems.
Ted Newsom		#85	[-]
Jul 12 10 6:39 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Southern Beau is my new best friend.
Wich2		#86	[-]
Jul 12 10 9:19 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	"Bela G., I think, is as quiet as his dad." Southern, with all respect - when did we ever hear that big Bela didn't have the gift of gab?
Ted Newsom		#87	[-]
Jul 12 10 10:30 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	That seems to have been the gist of the Evelyn Ankers anecdote she wrote-- low-key, not silent, but not life of the party. Likewise, if David Manners is to be believed, Lugosi scarcely seemed to talk to anyone at all. Depends on the situation, I'd think.
robertg		#88	[-]
Jul 12 10 10:48 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I'd like to chime in here long enough to say that I thoroughly enjoyed Ted and Bela's commentaries on both BOWERY AT MIDNIGHT and THE DEVIL BAT. Keep in mind that not all of us have spent the past X number of years obsessing over every single detail of Lugosi's life (not that that's a bad thing... necessarily). Some of this information was actually new to me, and I suspect such was the case for others as well. I was disappointed that Bela Jr. didn't decide to produce further DVDs in this series.
Ted Newsom		#89	[-]
Jul 13 10 1:54 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Well, Robert is now my new best friend. Gawd, I'm fickle.
Joe Karlosi		#90	[-]
Jul 13 10 9:44 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I only ever bought BOWERY AT MIDNIGHT, and thought the "commentary" was an embarrassment - that is, on Junior's end (sorry). Felt sorry for Ted having to go it alone and rebound, at least as it came off to me. And I preferred the picture quality of the Roan DVD release anyway. Never got THE DEVIL BAT "Presents" disc.
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FRANNY		#91	[-]
Jul 13 10 11:16 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Ted, Ted, Ted! Can I be your new best friend! Actually' not got around to listening yet, too busy drooling over the presentation! JUst a shame then if I am led to believe' no more in the series. In fact' just criminal. Could had different contributors to the commentaries, as folk can spark differently with different folk. Anyhow' crying shame then' no-more. Can I ask why? I thought these features were in the public domain? Who's to blame, I'll unleash my Devil Gerbil on them, after sending them some aftershave. Don't laugh' his name is Zula! I would a commentary with Mr. Weaver, Mank and yourself. Now that would be cool. x
Wich2		#92	[-]
Jul 13 10 12:04 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Oh, I understand that Bela Sr. was decribed as not yakky around sets full of Englishers, or when in pain, or on the stuff for the pain... But from descriptions of him SOCIALLY, and in filmed & printed interviews, he seems happy to gab - I'd bet that if he'd lived to see such Commentaries, he'd have been a magpie!
TomWeaver999		#93	[-]
Jul 13 10 12:14 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	On the set of THE BLACK CAT, Mrs. Edgar G. Ulmer told me, Lugosi was always "on" and telling jokes and anecdotes and trying to be the center of attention -- to the point where she found him annoying enough to call him, in our 60-years-later interview, "a clown."
Southern Beau		#94	[-]
Jul 13 10 1:07 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Wich2 wrote: "Bela G., I think, is as quiet as his dad." Southern, with all respect - when did we ever hear that big Bela didn't have the gift of gab? I think Ted cleared that one up. And I believe it's mood and environment which can affect one's personality and willingness to talk. However, maybe Bela G. is just a reserved guy in general. Perhaps he didn't get it from his dad (or mom). Who knows. The DVDs are great. I do wish they'd produce more. Would love to see the rest of the Monogram films as well as The Return of Chandu and The Mysterious Mr. Wong. Even if Bela G. doesn't participate in future commentaries, just having a couple of film expert there giving insight is great. It's the best we can do and I'm satisfied with both. By the way, regarding The Devil Bat, Arthur Q. Bryan voiced Elmer Fudd. To me that's great stuff.
Ted Newsom		#95	[-]
Jul 13 10 2:48 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Yes, and it's something I ENTIRELY forgot to mention. What a putz. It makes the entire thing a disaster, IMHO. (It was "Duu-ooh!" time afterward.)
Wich2		#96	[-]
Jul 13 10 3:33 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	"Arthur Q. Bryan voiced Elmer Fudd." And also did a lot of Radio - including appearing in a production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL with Ronald Colman! (But you have to wait for my article in NOSTALGIA DIGEST, for many more such Carol factoids...) -Craig Last Edited By: Wich2 Jul 13 10 9:33 PM. Edited 1 times.
Southern Beau		#97	[-]
Jul 13 10 4:46 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Looking forward to it. Keep us in the loop.
Wich2		#98	[-]
Jul 13 10 9:32 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thanks, SB - will do. -Craig
FRANNY		#99	[-]
Jul 14 10 4:52 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Bela always seems chatty enough in those newsreel, and even willing to spoof his own image. Is it just my lack of knowledge or does Bela appeared in more interviews whilst Boris was more akin to "say" appearances. Can anyone tell me why is "The Mysterious Mr. Wong" not included in that list/poll of Lugosi Monogram features I seen on these boards. Hiya there' SB, long time' no see. Don't worry you're safe from my Devil Gerbil. Agreed more of those features with commentaries would be great. I would love to have Mr. Weaver, Mank and Newsom on the same feature. That would be awesome, imagine how they would spark of each other. Like I said, not got around to listening to the "Bowery" commentary, but on the strength of the whole presentation of the disc' I might get "The Devil Bat" edition. Isn't that logo cool! You can only imagine what others in the series might had looked like? Anyone up to making some mock-ups? I'm still awaiting a glut of dvds to be delivered, with a fair few "Poverty Row" titles among them. Also time-off to relax and enjoy them. Told work' I'm just doing basic hours and no excess. Give them a inch and they'll take a mile. Anyway' expect my reviews. Now don't all get excited and calm down. Holy Zombies! Just had post! "Fox Horror Classics Vol 2" Zombie double feature' that has "Revenge of the Zombies" on it. "Bluebeard" as well Plus some "Doctor Who" discs (but that's another story.) Anyhow as I was saying on the strenght of the "Bela Lugosi presents; Bowey at Midnight" edition presentation, I will considered getting "The Devil Bat" release. Ted' what was the reason for going with those two titles and not' say something like "The Corpse Vanishes." Also wouldn't you had difficultly with releasing "Voodoo Man" & "Return of the Ape Man" as by my understanding thier not exactly in the public domain. Also was asking' why has the "Bela Lugosi presents" series stopped, and will we ever see more? Answers on a postcard to...... Seriously anyone' feel free to enlightening me. As you all probably know my partner and me are mad on gerbils, use to breed them. Maybe I should start my own series of "Poverty Row" vids. with such titles as. "The Mad Gerbil." "Revenge of the Gerbils." "Gerbil Man." "The Invisible Gerbil." "The Gerbil Vanishes" and of course "The Devil Gerbil." Okay' agreed, better go take my medication. LOL Right' better be off one more shift later and a sleep-in then...."Poverty Row Bliss." Take care' one and all, Franny. x
LCranston		#100	[-]
Jul 14 10 11:03 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Ted- Not to jump on the "be yer best friend bandwagon" but I remember getting DEVIL BAT and BOWERY AT MIDNIGHT years ago and giving them both a listen and really enjoying them. They stood out among the other big studio releases and felt more personal. I was glad for the addition of the radio shows. I don't see why the big studios don't always tack one on if it somehow connects with the classic film, like putting eps of the LUX RADIO THEATRE with whatever film they adapted (well, I know the reason why, but it'd still be nice to keep attention on OTR). A couple of questions: Why were DEVIL BAT and BOWERY chosen as the inaugural titles? Were these the ones you had the best prints for? WHat other titles would you have done next? Did you have any semblance of a schedule for future releases? Are you ever tempted to try to do more without Junior's involvement? Even though many of the titles are probaby in the PD, could you make them stand above the other prints in the market? -Frank "I live the unknown, I love the unknown... I AM the unknown."
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