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F. P. 1 Does Not Respond (1932)

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TServo4	F. P. 1 Does Not Respond (1932)	Lead	[-]
May 22 12 1:40 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I'm surprised this film isn't more talked about here, particularly considering its multiple versions, and Peter Lorre in the part of the reporter in the German version. Here's an interesting tie-in theme record with German vocalist Paul Dorn singing: J. Theakston Capitol Theatre, Rome, NY
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todmichel		#1	[-]
May 23 12 2:01 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The German version was aired on French TV only some years ago and I recorded it. The French one, IF1 NE REPOND PLUS, didn't surface since decades, but a rare 9.5mm complete print was bought by a friend of mine at the Flea Market in Paris, so I watched it several times in 1963. This print was (unfortunately) sold to a... German collector when this friend died in 1970. And the English version, starring Conrad Veidt, can be found on some websites. Incidentally, when this French friend found the French-language version in the Flea Market, I was with him and found the French-language version of GOLD in the same dealer's little shop, also in 9.5mm. He bought it also, along with a 9.5mm of the (cut) French-dubbed version of KING KONG. Happy times! There is a topic on "alternate language versions" on this forum. It would be interesting to list all these versions, and the ones which are still available...
The Drunken Severed Head		#2	[-]
May 23 12 11:57 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I love this film. A friend had the English version on videotape and showed it to me in the late 80s, and I thought it fantastic.
The Batman of Gotham		#3	[-]
May 23 12 2:25 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Wow!! I hadn't even heard of this film before. It's listed on IMDB under the title: F.P. 1 DOESN'T ANSWER ( the F. P. 1 being an abbreviation for FLIGHT PLATFORM #1 ). It sounds very fascinating to me - especially that the director filmed 3 different versions - German, French and British - and that the French version starring Charles Boyer is presumably lost ( I'd check Jean Claude's pantry just to be sure ). I'd love to see the English and German versions for myself! It sounds quite intriguing! - GJS
Rick		#4	[-]
May 23 12 6:51 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I saw the English version at Film Forum years ago. Kinda fun, with a typically solid job by Conrad Veidt. I'd love to see the German version sometime, and, if it turns up again, the French.
todmichel		#5	[-]
May 24 12 3:36 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Quote: "It sounds very fascinating to me - especially that the director filmed 3 different versions - German, French and British - and that the French version starring Charles Boyer is presumably lost ( I'd check Jean Claude's pantry just to be sure )." According to Doctor Kiss (in another thread), the French version still exists in 9.5mm in Germany (perhaps the very same print found in 1963 at the Flea Market, as it was later sold to a German collector!). Of course the best way to watch this French version would be a 35mm print, or a DVD made from it... The same director, Karl Hartl, also made GOLD and its French version, L'OR. This French version also existed in 9.5mm so some prints could still exist. I don't know if the German collector also bought this one, but I can ask, as I know the guy who inherited the prints and sold them some years later (unfortunately, he didn't think to make video copies). In some case, every version of a movie still exist - but it's rather the exception. I have the French-language version of DER TUNNEL, called LE TUNNEL, starring Jean Gabin and Madeleine Renaud. The British version, TRANSATLANTIC TUNNEL, is a remake, not an "alternate".
ryanbrennan		#6	[-]
Jun 9 12 2:20 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I remember seeing the film mentioned in Famous Monsters of Filmland and for some reason I got it into my head as F.P.I (eye instead of one) DOES NOT REPLY. To this day I sort of prefer that incorrect rhyme.
todmichel		#7	[-]
Jun 12 12 8:55 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Almost as fascinating as a comparizon between the versions... the posters! now, if somebody has the English-language version counterpart...
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scotpens		#8	[-]
Jun 12 12 7:01 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The Batman of Gotham wrote: Wow!! I hadn't even heard of this film before. It's listed on IMDB under the title: F.P. 1 DOESN'T ANSWER ( the F. P. 1 being an abbreviation for FLIGHT PLATFORM #1 ). Actually I believe it's Floating Platform #1. An interesting concept -- building an anchored, floating airport as a refueling stop for trans-Atlantic flights -- but soon made obsolete by the introduction of long-range commercial aircraft.
todmichel		#9	[-]
Jun 12 12 11:33 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	You're right, Scotpens, it's "Floating Platform #1". And the French counterpart, "IF1" is for "Île Flottante N°1".
Barbenfouillis		#10	[-]
Jun 13 12 11:31 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	todmichel wrote: In some case, every version of a movie still exist - but it's rather the exception. I have the French-language version of DER TUNNEL, called LE TUNNEL, starring Jean Gabin and Madeleine Renaud. The British version, TRANSATLANTIC TUNNEL, is a remake, not an "alternate". Of course both Der Tunnel and Le Tunnel that you refer to are themselves remakes. I am keeping my fingers crossed (as hard as it is to type like that) that someday I set eyes upon the original from the teens. I believe that Goose-N-Fondle archive in Moscow has a print; but they don't respond to my emails. Steve "This is the wireless detonator, men," he explained. "When I press this key it will complete a radio circuit in the real detonator tuned to this wave combination. As soon as I can get the boy Hank, I'll have him tow the old duck boat with the wireless bomb and leave it under the radio shack where that Evans chap has his laboratory and his confounded radioplane. Then blooey!"
PhantomXCI		#11	[-]
Jun 13 12 1:00 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Barbenfouillis wrote: todmichel wrote: In some case, every version of a movie still exist - but it's rather the exception. I have the French-language version of DER TUNNEL, called LE TUNNEL, starring Jean Gabin and Madeleine Renaud. The British version, TRANSATLANTIC TUNNEL, is a remake, not an "alternate". Of course both Der Tunnel and Le Tunnel that you refer to are themselves remakes. I am keeping my fingers crossed (as hard as it is to type like that) that someday I set eyes upon the original from the teens. I believe that Goose-N-Fondle archive in Moscow has a print; but they don't respond to my emails. Steve The Filmmuseum (Munich) also has a print.
Shonokin		#12	[-]
Jun 14 12 12:01 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Looks like Grapevine has a DVD coming out next week with the English and German versions. No subs for the German one though. For some reason I'm reminded of THE LOST ZEPPELIN which though having an interesting basic premise and some fun miniature effects was about as exciting as watching paint dry. I'm hoping FP1 is more peppy than that? PS Grapevine lists the German version at 114 minutes and the English version at 74 minutes. That's a pretty significant disparity. -Shonokin The Pulp Reader Last Edited By: Shonokin Jun 14 12 12:12 AM. Edited 1 times.
Barbenfouillis		#13	[-]
Jun 14 12 9:12 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	yup. forgot about the Munich archive. I keep trying Moscow though since at one time they would respond. Very frustrating that they seemingly no longer do. Steve "This is the wireless detonator, men," he explained. "When I press this key it will complete a radio circuit in the real detonator tuned to this wave combination. As soon as I can get the boy Hank, I'll have him tow the old duck boat with the wireless bomb and leave it under the radio shack where that Evans chap has his laboratory and his confounded radioplane. Then blooey!"
scotpens		#14	[-]
Jun 25 12 4:35 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Shonokin wrote: For some reason I'm reminded of THE LOST ZEPPELIN which though having an interesting basic premise and some fun miniature effects was about as exciting as watching paint dry. I'm hoping FP1 is more peppy than that? The English-language version of FP1 moves at a pretty brisk pace. It's similar to Transatlantic Tunnel and other nuts-and-bolts sci-fi pictures centering around the planning and realization of some futuristic project. As Oscar Wilde said, "For those who like that sort of thing, that is the sort of thing they like."
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