gagman66
-
Posts
7,494 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Posts posted by gagman66
-
-
Mark,
Yucky-poo! I agree wholeheartedly with your comments. The new intro is to "new wave" for my taste, and I hate that! This has no business on TCM. Get rid of it!
-
nosound,
The 1997 list from alt.movies.silent does not mention the First National, United Artists, and yes even Warner Brothers features that Turner would have access too. Maybe it was made up prior to the merger with Time-Warner? I'm not sure what year that took place, but it could have been after 1997?
Some of the films on the list, TCM did commission scores for and have broadcast. Again, these were mearly the titles that had not been featured at any festivals up until May of 1997. So better known movies like TELL IT TO THE MAIRINES which Robert Israel scored in 2000, would not be mentioned.
MR. WU (2000)
Across to Singapore (1928), Debuted in 2001
West Point (1927), Debuted in 2002. Has run a handful of times since premier. Broadcast again earlier this year.
Lady of the Night (1925), Debuted in November of 2006.
The Rag Man, (1925), Debuted in January 2004.
The Red Mill (1926) Debuted Easter Night of 2007.
The Smart Set (1928) Debuted December 2007.
SPRING FEVER (1927) Debuted March of 2008.
Other films like SOULS FOR SALE, WILD ORANGES, THE PATSY, and THE SHOW, which have aired on TCM with comissioned scores are not on the list either. All were probably seen at festivals before May of 1997. That apparently includes the likes of WINE OF YOUTH, THE COSSACKS and THE FIRE BRIGADE as well. Though these three films are still awaiting scores, and have yet to be broadcast on TCM.
Three more filmson the list THE FLYING FLEET, THE PAGAN, and SPEEDWAY all have vintage Western Electric scoring tracks, and those have been shown on TCM.
-
*Colleen Moore, Bright Glowing Smile!*
*Colleen Moore, With Prize Piglet! Just To Adorable!*
*A young John Gilbert with an unrecognizable Estelle Taylor. From Monte Cristo (1922)*
*Mary Nolan With Clive Brook*
Don't forget now. Lon Chaney's THE BLACK BIRD with Renee Adoree, Directed by Tod Browning, makes it's North American TCM Premier this Sunday! What ever you do don't miss this event!
What no article for this film among the Silent Sunday Nights profiles??? Maybe I should drag my review over into this thread and post it here?
*Lon Chaney, Renee Adoree, And Owen Moore. From Tod Browning's THE BLACK BIRD (MGM, 1926).*
-
nosound,
Yes! I have good news! According to noted Silent film accompanist Jon Mirsalis, 1997 on alt.movies.silent article, I have managed to confirm the existence of Three more MGM features, that I was not real sure had survived. Two of them with Renee Adoree.
I am not typing the link here, as it is way to long, and I will probably not get it right anyway. But it is easy to find once you go to this site. Type in any of these titles, and it should take you directly to the page.
Those films are An EXCHANGE OF WIVES (1925), THE FLAMING FOREST (1926), and maybe the biggest surprise of all IN OLD KENTUCKY (1927) with James Murray, and Helen Costello.
Just Like FORBIDDEN HOURS, if any of these 3 films had a recorded score, we could see them on TCM. I wonder if any of the Two-Strip Technicolor footage to THE FLAMING FOREST is still there or not?
-
Don't forget now. Lon Chaney's THE BLACK BIRD with Renee Adoree, Directed by Tod Browning, makes it's North American TCM Premier this Sunday! What ever you do don't miss this event!
What no article for this film among the Silent Sunday Nights profiles??? Maybe I should drag my review over into this thread and post it here?
*Lon Chaney, Renee Adoree, And Owen Moore. From Tod Browning's THE BLACK BIRD (MGM, 1926).*
-
*A young John Gilbert with an unrecognizable Estelle Taylor. From Monte Cristo (1922)*
*Mary Nolan With Clive Brook*
-
*Colleen Moore, Bright Glowing Smile!*
*Colleen Moore, With Prize Piglet! Just To Adorable!*
-
nosound,
I think this is a significant find. Ingram was a top notch director. And his wife Alice Terry was very good in all of the films in which I have seen her. THE FOUR HORSEMAN OF THE APOCALYPSE (1921), THE CONQUERING POWER (1921) THE PRISONER OF ZENDA (1922), SCARAMOUCHE (1923), Victor Seastrom's CONFESSIONS OF A QUEEN (1925), and MARE NOSTRUM (1926).
Hopefully, someone will step in and restore the film. Do you know the studio, and the distributor of THE THREE PASSIONS? We will certainly take what we can get, but it's to bad they couldn't have also discovered prints of FLAMING YOUTH, or WE MODERNS.
-
Thanks to the well researched efforts of nosound, at last here is conclusive proof that FORBIDDEN HOURS (1928) with Ramon Novarro and Renee Adoree exists, and is no longer a lost film!
The movie was actually discovered clear back in 2000. Found only a year or so after Fred Niblo's THE RED LILY (1924) with Novorro, and Enid Bennett, which TCM has broadcast in the past. Although that picture did not debut until just a couple years ago in 2006.
*THE RED LILY* was likewise considered to be a lost film for many, many years. The disappointing thing is, the discovery of *FORBIDDEN HOURS* unlike *THE RED LILY,* appears to have been much more obscurely documented? Why is this movie still generally considered to be a lost film? The feature is complete and full length too! Not just a Trailer, as I have repeatedly read
This is a four page program for a live screening of FORBIDDEN HOURS in December 2001. As I understand, the movie was shown a total of Four Times in late 2001, and early 2002 at live events around the country. The most recent screening of this film was back in 2004.
8) Now we know who the director of FORBIDDEN HOURS was as well. His name is not listed on Silent era.com. This man was in-fact Harry Beaumont, the same guy who directed John Barrymore's BEAU BRUMMEL in 1924. Which premiered on TCM earlier this year.
You can now safely add FORBIDDEN HOURS to the significant finds list of once lost Silent films uncovered over the past 10 years!
-
Kate, Everyone,
Thanks to the well researched efforts of nosound, at last here is conclusive proof that FORBIDDEN HOURS (1928) with Ramon Novarro and Renee Adoree exists, and is no longer a lost film!
The movie was actually discovered clear back in 2000. Found only a year or so after Fred Niblo's THE RED LILY (1924) with Novorro, and Enid Bennett, which TCM has broadcast in the past. Although that picture did not debut until just a couple years ago in 2006.
*THE RED LILY* was likewise considered to be a lost film for many, many years. The disappointing thin is, the discovery of *FORBIDDEN HOURS* unlike *THE RED LILY,* appears to have been much more obscurely documented? Why is this movie still generally considered to be a lost film? The feature is complete and full length too! Not just a Trailer, as I have repeatedly read
This is a four page program for a live screening of FORBIDDEN HOURS in December 2001. As I understand, the movie was shown a total of Four Times in late 2001, and early 2002 at live events around the country. The most recent screening of this film was back in 2004.
8) Now we know who the director of FORBIDDEN HOURS was as well. His name is not listed on Silent era.com. This man was in-fact Harry Beaumont, the same guy who directed John Barrymore's BEAU BRUMMEL in 1924. Which premiered on TCM earlier this year.
You can now safely add FORBIDDEN HOURS to the significant finds list of once lost Silent films uncovered over the past 10 years!
-
nosound,
I'm so glad that you were able to confirm that this feature exists! Now we need to verify THE EXQUISITE SINNER. Since despite what Silentera reported, Lynn says that this film is not listed as having been found on any archival list's that she knows of??? It is still generally considered a lost film?
In all sincerity, I rather doubt that FORBIDDEN HOURS is even on the top 10 list of films yet to be scored. I hope it is, but I wouldn't count on it. This has been a slow year as new scores for MGM Silents are concerned. The lone film that has been broadcast that had a new score was SPRING FEVER back in March. TCM had been averaging about 4 or more Metro/MGM Silents a year with new scores. Not in 2008.
Budget cuts, and lack of sponsorship, put and end to the Annual Young Film Composers Competition. The guy who won the last one though and scored BEAU BRUMMEL, should have scored another Silent that we have not seen yet. Part of the prize is the chance to score two films, not just one. Unfortunately, the other title is not announced in advance. BEAU BRUMMEL was a Warner Brothers Silent. There are still as number of those without scores to.
Here is a short list that I through together last week, of films I would like more information on.
WINE OF YOUTH (1924) All Star Cast. Being considered for restoration? Already restored? Screened in France earlier this year. Have seen this one, probably King Vidor's most underrated film, Silent or sound.
AN EXCHANGE OF WIVES (1925) Eleanor Boardman, Renee Adoree, Lew Cody. Survival Status? Conflicting reports on if this film exists or not?
PROUD FLESH (1925) Eleanor Boardman, Been Restored? Was Screened in France earlier this year. A King Vidor feature that I have not seen.
STELLA DALLAS (1925) Belle Bennett, Lois Moran, Ronald Coleman, Jean Hersholt, Douglas Fairbanks Junior. Directed by Henry King. Is there a 35 Millimeter print around of this film? If so, does Warner's or Sony have it?
THE CIRCLE (1925) Eleanor Boardman. Are there any complete prints? Rarely seen Frank Borzage feature.
THE FLAMING FOREST (1926) Antonio Moreno, Renee Adoree'. Survival Status? Does this film exist? Filmed partly in Two Strip Technicolor.
SO THIS IS PARIS (Warner Brothers, 1926). Patsy Ruth Miller, Monte Blue. This film is not supposed to be complete? Any plans for a score? Directed by Ernst Lubitssch.
SALLY IRENE, & MARY (1925) Joan Crawford, Sally, O'Neil, Constance Bennett. William Haines. Does this film exist in it's entirety?
THE DEVIL'S CIRCUS (MGM, 1926) Norma Shearer. Condition of Material? Complete Print?
THE SEA BEAST (Warner Brothers, 1926) John Barrymore, Delores Costello. On the short list of films to potentailly be scored?
HER WILD OAT (1927) Colleen Moore. Directed by Marshall Nielan. This film has been fully restored. When are we finally going see it on TCM?
TILLIE THE TOILER (MGM, 1927) Never seen Marion Davies Comedy, Restored? Exists complete. Any plans to record a score?
THE FAIR CO-ED (MGM, 1927) 35 Millimeter print Screened in LA this past July. Has this film been restored? On the short list of films to be scored?
12 MILES OUT (MGM, 1927) John Gilbert, Joan Crawford, Ernest Torrence, Billie Dove. Any Additional details, on when this was found? On the short list of films to be scored?
THE PATENT LEATHER KID (First National, 1927) Richard Barthelmess, Molly O' Day. Scheduled to be restored or not???
THE FIRE BRIGADE (MGM, 1927) Restored? Charles ray, May McAvoy. Rarely seen. Awesome footage used in Thames HOLLYWOOD documentary. Any plans to record a score?
WHILE THE CITY SLEEPS (1928) Lon Chaney, Anita Page. Been Restored? Missing one reel? Being considered for a score?
LILAC TIME (First National, 1928) Colleen Moore, Gary Cooper. Scheduled to be restored or not??? Does Western Electric Scoring Track Survive?
THE GLORIOUS BETSY (Warner's, 1928) Delores Costello. Survival Status?
THE CARDBOARD LOVER (1928) Marion Davies, Nils Asther, Jetta Goudal. Been Restored? Being considered for scoring?
THE COSSACKS (MGM, 1928) Have a copy, and looks restored to me. Possibly On the short list of films to be scored? Or does original Western Electric track still exist?
SYNTHETIC SIN Colleen Moore. (First National, 1928) At least been transferred to Safety-stock yet? Was still Nitrate only last I heard.
WHY BE GOOD? Colleen Moore, (First National, 1929) Same question.
-
Ed,
THAT CERTAIN THING, is a Sunrise Silents release. This is a Columbia feature from 1928, directed by Frank Capra, with Viola, and Ralph Graves. I don't think I have seen THE TRESSPASSER before?
Tell Kevin thank you so much for WINGS. Now we need a copy of the Photo-play version of THE WEDDING MARCH where the title-cards are in English, and not Italian. I'm sure He must have that too.
The Gangster movie Documentary TCM just premiered had footage from Josef' Von Sternberg's UNDERWORLD! Beautiful print quality too, and courtesy of Paramount pictures! Imagine that? I know the film has been touring in a new 35 Millimeter print with Alloy Orchestra. Maybe there is a chance that TCM might try to obtain the rights in the future? They mentioned THE PENALTY briefly too. Surprisingly THE RACKET was left out of the mix.
-
I haven't posted any photos in several days. so here are a few I had not gotten around to before.
*Marion Davies, Young Tom-Boy Portrait.*
*Colleen Moore, Sylistic Background*
*Colleen Moore, Just Thinking Of You*
*Clara Bow, Tricks And Treats!*
*Clara Bow, Beware The Microphone!*
*Billie Dove, Heart Attack Dress!*
*Billie Dove, Plenty Popular!*
*Laura La Plante, Sunrise Silents Cover.*
-
Ed,
Haven't seen LANDMARKS OF EARLY CINEMA. Although I have THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY on a couple of collections I think? Thames HOLLYWOOD is of course a fabulous documentary series that has to be released on DVD.
Haven't posted any photos in several days. so here are a few I had not gotten around to before.
*Marion Davies, Young Tom-Boy Portrait.*
*Colleen Moore, Sylistic Background*
*Colleen Moore, Just Thinking Of You*
*Clara Bow, Tricks And Treats!*
*Clara Bow, Beware The Microphone!*
*Billie Dove, Heart Attack Dress!*
*Billie Dove, Plenty Popular!*
*Laura La Plante, Sunrise Silents Cover.*
-
smokey15,
I would say it's possible we could be seeing a TCM debut of this film by perhaps March or April? If we are lucky, it will run in Prime-time too. Although it could easily slip into the Summer months. Flicker Alley tentatively is targeting a late Spring DVD release. I hope it's sooner, but it will probably be pushed back.
When I spoke with Rodney Sauer of Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra a month or so ago, He told me that they were busy working on a score. He estimated this would take another 2 and half to 3 months before it was completed. Then they will need to have a recording session. The good news is that it is forth coming.
Gilbert's MONTE CRISTO is coming too, and possibly 12 MILES OUT. We are more likely to see that movie than either MAN, WOMAN & SIN or THE COSSACKS, because of the presence of Joan Crawford. Any of those would be great. THE COSSACKS is fantastic! .
I am far more concerned with when the new restoration of THE BIG PARADE can finally be seen on TCM, than I am BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT! I sure hope it will be sooner rather than later 4 years, going on 5 is plenty long enough already! This film needs to be made ready as soon as possible. It should be a top priority. The older Thames version hasn't run since Memorial Day 2004, because the new version was expected to be ready for broadcast a long time ago. Probably by 2006. The film was supposed to have been out on DVD before the end of 2005 for this pictures 80th Anniversary. As we all know that never happened.
Here it's going to be 2009, and we are still waiting for a film restored in 2004! That's a bit much! Hopefully, the score is ready to go now. It wasn't just three months ago. And with any luck, this will be a reprisal of the 1925 Axt-Mendoza original, by Robert Israel and His Orchestra. 2009 is the 85 Anniversary of MGM so THE BIG PARADE has got to be shown on TCM, and released on DVD.
-
The Return Of Christian de Bardelys! "THE MAGNIFICENT ONE"!
No sir, You Can't Keep a Good Rogue Down! "The Marquis de Bardelys", "Christian de Bardelys" otherwise known as "BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT" has at long last returned after over 40 years, for an encore! This 1926 King Vidor Production Starring the Top Male Romantic/Adventure screen Idol of the day John Gilbert, has literally returned from the very dust.
In 1965, A epic fire decimated the vaults of MGM, wiping out several of the studios biggest films of the Silent Era. Destroying both negatives, and prints. BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT was among these casualties. It has remained a highly sought after lost film since. Made at the height of Gilbert's popularity and box-office prowess.
Finally, just last year a forgotten 35 millimeter print turned up in France. David Shepard's Film Preservation Associates, and Lobster Films of Paris wasted no time. They begin an extensive restoration only a few weeks after the print was uncovered. I only wish that other titles would receive as much consideration.
Last Sunday, the newly restored film made it's World Television Premier on France 3 in Europe. The film is not complete as the third reel of this 8 reel feature regrettably could not be selvedge. It has been skillfully re-created using various production stills, and titles derived from the original shooting script of the picture.
I have just seen the movie, in-fact I watched it twice already. It's a shame that the missing footage is so pivotal to the story line. The stills are very well done, but oh for that missing reel! Maybe 12-15 minutes is not there? I had heard reports it was only about 5 minutes missing, but it has to be more than this. And an awfully lot happens during those missing sequences.
I enjoyed the film very much. The tale takes place in XVIIth century France under the reign of Louis XIII. "Christian de Bardely's" is a constant source of Gossip, and wonder. A much loved by the ladies, much loathed by their Husbands Wife stealer, and a favorite of the nobility in the Royal court. An expert fencer, and a first class athlete, few can compete with his physical prowess, and skills.
This almost seemed like a combination of two John Barrymore features, DON JUAN, and THE BELOVED ROGUE, and yet it was released before both of them, I believe? There is allot of Barrymore, and even touch of Fairbanks in Gilbert's superb performance here. He handles the light comedy well, and it is perfectly blended with the romantic sequences swashbuckling, and romance!
King Vidor is one of Hollywood's great woefully under-rated talents. He made many outstanding films and clearly does not get the overall recognition that he justly deserves. It certainly doesn't help that none of his Silent films, even such Masterpieces as THE BIG PARADE, and THE CROWD are on official DVD to date.
On route to settle a wager of honor, made by Bardleys long time rival "Count Comte Chatellerault". BARDELYS and his caravan come across a dying man. Who gives him a necklace to take to his Fianc?e, Only knowing the man's name, but not understanding the circumstance involved, He heads for an Inn to try and find out more from the people of the village.
The Kings guards enter obviously looking for someone. This must be the man, the description is the same. As they enquire as to who He is BARDLEYS becomes agitated. "Is it possible you do not know who I am?", Leader of the guards replies "Who Are you?" To which He boldly professes I am Rene' De Lesperon!" the name that the dying stranger had given him. "Ren' De Lespernon, for crimes against the King, you are under arrest for high treason!"
Oh, oh, Bardelys is in a spot, He makes a break for it, managing to fend of the guards, and escape, but is wounded in the process. Pursued, He stumbles unto a prominent residence, owned by rebel supporters. There He receives assistance from a vision of a woman, who tends to his wounds, and hides him from the inquiring Captain of the guard, who Storms in, following a trial of blood, and her father.
Lordy Mama! Eleanor Boardman as the heroine, the Lady "Roxalanne de Lavedan" looked exceptionally beautiful! Wow! This was around the time that Eleanor became the second Mrs. Vidor. The fair Lady Roxallanne is perhaps the one Woman who may be able to tame Christian's restless heart. Though when they meet neither knows who the other is. Spurned by the Marquis great rival at Court, She is in-fact the very Woman He has pledged his Estate to win within three months time. He is unaware of her identity. Meantime, she and later her father believe him to be the leader of a people's up-rising against the King, and the general aristocracy, of which Bardelys is most definitely a part of.
During his convalescence from an injury sustained from falling from a balcony, and just as the Romance between the couple begins to sizzle, Baredlys is mistaken for the rebel leader "Mousier de Lesperon", who's name Bardelys has posthumously assumed, he is arrested for the crime of High Treason! Now He may face the gallows, and public execution! Only one person Christian's dastardly rival 'The Count" can put a stop to it! Naturally, He has no intention of doing so, or of losing the bet! What happens now???
Karl Dane's scenes as Christian's right hand man, seem to be lost? He only appeared for maybe a split second or two. Although featured prominently in the stills from the lost footage. His future Comedy partner George K Arthur, has a much more prominent role.
The remainder of supporting cast, particularly Roy D'Arcy as Gilbert's embittered rival the are superb. All and all BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT while certainly not Gilbert or Vidor's best, is still pretty darn good! And who knows where it might rate in it's entirety?
On France 3, Antonio Coppola provided an original Piano score, and it was remarkably good. However, the up coming TCM version, and the Flicker Alley DVD release, will feature a score by Rodney Sauer and his Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. In all honesty, I wouldn't mind the Coppola score being included too, as an alternate track. It was quite memorable
-
The Return Of Christian de Bardelys! "THE MAGNIFICENT ONE"!
No sir, You Can't Keep a Good Rogue Down! "The Marquis de Bardelys", "Christian de Bardelys" otherwise known as "BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT" has at long last returned after over 40 years, for an encore! This 1926 King Vidor Production Starring the Top Male Romantic/Adventure screen Idol of the day John Gilbert, has literally returned from the very dust.
In 1965, A epic fire decimated the vaults of MGM, wiping out several of the studios biggest films of the Silent Era. Destroying both negatives, and prints. BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT was among these casualties. It has remained a highly sought after lost film since. Made at the height of Gilbert's popularity and box-office prowess.
Finally, just last year a forgotten 35 millimeter print turned up in France. David Shepard's Film Preservation Associates, and Lobster Films of Paris wasted no time. They begin an extensive restoration only a few weeks after the print was uncovered. I only wish that other titles would receive as much consideration.
Last Sunday, the newly restored film made it's World Television Premier on France 3 in Europe. The film is not complete as the third reel of this 8 reel feature regrettably could not be selvedge. It has been skillfully re-created using various production stills, and titles derived from the original shooting script of the picture.
I have just seen the movie, in-fact I watched it twice already. It's a shame that the missing footage is so pivotal to the story line. The stills are very well done, but oh for that missing reel! Maybe 12-15 minutes is not there? I had heard reports it was only about 5 minutes missing, but it has to be more than this. And an awfully lot happens during those missing sequences.
I enjoyed the film very much. The tale takes place in XVIIth century France under the reign of Louis XIII. "Christian de Bardely's" is a constant source of Gossip, and wonder. A much loved by the ladies, much loathed by their Husbands Wife stealer, and a favorite of the nobility in the Royal court. An expert fencer, and a first class athlete, few can compete with his physical prowess, and skills.
This almost seemed like a combination of two John Barrymore features, DON JUAN, and THE BELOVED ROGUE, and yet it was released before both of them, I believe? There is allot of Barrymore, and even touch of Fairbanks in Gilbert's superb performance here. He handles the light comedy well, and it is perfectly blended with the romantic sequences swashbuckling, and romance!
King Vidor is one of Hollywood's great woefully under-rated talents. He made many outstanding films and clearly does not get the overall recognition that he justly deserves. It certainly doesn't help that none of his Silent films, even such Masterpieces as THE BIG PARADE, and THE CROWD are on official DVD to date.
On route to settle a wager of honor, made by Bardleys long time rival "Count Comte Chatellerault". BARDELYS and his caravan come across a dying man. Who gives him a necklace to take to his Fianc?e, Only knowing the man's name, but not understanding the circumstance involved, He heads for an Inn to try and find out more from the people of the village.
The Kings guards enter obviously looking for someone. This must be the man, the description is the same. As they enquire as to who He is BARDLEYS becomes agitated. "Is it possible you do not know who I am?", Leader of the guards replies "Who Are you?" To which He boldly professes I am Rene' De Lesperon!" the name that the dying stranger had given him. "Ren' De Lespernon, for crimes against the King, you are under arrest for high treason!"
Oh, oh, Bardelys is in a spot, He makes a break for it, managing to fend of the guards, and escape, but is wounded in the process. Pursued, He stumbles unto a prominent residence, owned by rebel supporters. There He receives assistance from a vision of a woman, who tends to his wounds, and hides him from the inquiring Captain of the guard, who Storms in, following a trial of blood, and her father.
Lordy Mama! Eleanor Boardman as the heroine, the Lady "Roxalanne de Lavedan" looked exceptionally beautiful! Wow! This was around the time that Eleanor became the second Mrs. Vidor. The fair Lady Roxallanne is perhaps the one Woman who may be able to tame Christian's restless heart. Though when they meet neither knows who the other is. Spurned by the Marquis great rival at Court, She is in-fact the very Woman He has pledged his Estate to win within three months time. He is unaware of her identity. Meantime, she and later her father believe him to be the leader of a people's up-rising against the King, and the general aristocracy, of which Bardelys is most definitely a part of.
During his convalescence from an injury sustained from falling from a balcony, and just as the Romance between the couple begins to sizzle, Baredlys is mistaken for the rebel leader "Mousier de Lesperon", who's name Bardelys has posthumously assumed, he is arrested for the crime of High Treason! Now He may face the gallows, and public execution! Only one person Christian's dastardly rival 'The Count" can put a stop to it! Naturally, He has no intention of doing so, or of losing the bet! What happens now???
Karl Dane's scenes as Christian's right hand man, seem to be lost? He only appeared for maybe a split second or two. Although featured prominently in the stills from the lost footage. His future Comedy partner George K Arthur, has a much more prominent role.
The remainder of supporting cast, particularly Roy D'Arcy as Gilbert's embittered rival the are superb. All and all BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT while certainly not Gilbert or Vidor's best, is still pretty darn good! And who knows where it might rate in it's entirety?
On France 3, Antonio Coppola provided an original Piano score, and it was remarkably good. However, the up coming TCM version, and the Flicker Alley DVD release, will feature a score by Rodney Sauer and his Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. In all honesty, I wouldn't mind the Coppola score being included too, as an alternate track. It was quite memorable
-
Say, has anyone caught this? TCM has been running a thoughtful promo for Lon Chaney's classic THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923) which airs this week on Silent Sunday Nights. Lon's Great, Grand Son is actually featured.
While this is wonderful, unfortunately, the promotional spot includes two inexplicable errors. Firstly the film was released in 1923, not as the graphic reads 1928? The other is the clips shown are taken from allot older, far less complete, and poorer quality restoration than TCM currently airs?
The last two times they ran this feature it was the 2006 David Shepard 2-hour restoration, released approximately a year ago as The Ultimate Edition Hunchback, on DVD by Image Entertainment. The clips seen in the promo, which I haven't seen before, but I am assuming, is some years old contain footage of an old Janus films print? Pretty confusing?
-
nosound,
Thanks much for this link on FORBIDDEN HOURS. Please send this information to Silent Era. com so they can update their listings. They still have this picture's Status listed as "Unknown". I would like to see some information indicating that the movie has been seen since 2001, or 2002 though? On Nitreville they thought that I was mistaken? Will see what they say now?
Where is the Link on THE BLOODSHIP? They need to know about this too.
-
nosound,
Unless I can't see, Silent Era. Com does not even have BLOOD SHIP among it's listings anyplace? I will keep on looking.
-
nosound,
Yeah, I have been told earlier this evening that TRIUMPH was actually found a few years back. This was the first that I had heard about it though.
Woo-hoo! Anything with Jacqueline Logan sounds good to me! Give me some details! Not another Paramount title is it??? I sure hope not! Now find some Corinne Griffith movies already!!!
-
What a Silly List!
-
Angie,
I knew that Eagles made very few films spread over a number of years. Yes, John Gilbert's character is a definite reproach for him. I can imagine audience being somewhat taken a back by it. They were used to seeing him as the dashing hero. IN MAN, WOMAN, & SIN He plays a shy, timid, and reserved, young man raised by his Saintly Mother, and no mention of who his Father had been is even brought up.
However, I was under the impression that film did well under the circumstances. Eagels being fired well before the movie was completed, explains allot about why this film is so short, just over an hour long. And why the story needed to wrap up so quickly. Undoubtedly, allot of planned material had to be scraped. The Trial footage is barely there at all. Yet through skillful editing they were still able to convey that part of the story quite well. Still one wonders what the film might have been had more of the second half of the picture actually been produced? What a shame that it never happened.
Besides RAIN'S "SADIE THOMPSON", two of Eagels other Broadway hits successes were also made into films. Both in 1928. THE OUTCAST starred Corinne Griffith, While Marion Davies mooned in THE CARDBOARD LOVER over Nils Asther. Eagles part was portrayed by Jetta Goudal. One of the great Davies comedies, and boy would I love to see this one restored and broadcast in a nice print on TCM.
-
Wow! this is big, big, news! According to Silentera.com Josef' Von Sternberg's long lost feature,THE EXQUISITE SINNER (1926) Starring Renee Adoree, and Conrad Nagle, and with a young Myrna Loy in the cast, has been found complete in the MGM-United Artists archive! Man what I wouldn't give to see Renee in a film with a title like that! (Whoops!)
This is Von Sternberg after THE SALVATION HUNTERS (1925), but before UNDERWORLD (1927)! So, definitely a major, major find! Apparently, they ran across the movie while searching for LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT AKA "THE HYPNOTIST"? I wish I knew what kind of shape the film were in, but I dont have those detaills at this time. I hope to find out more soon.
In addition, another lost John Gilbert film has been uncovered too! 12 MILES OUT (1927) with both Joan Crawford, and Billie Dove was supposed to only exist in 9.5 Millimeter reduction, and only about 40 minutes was known to survive for many years. Recently, a complete 35 Millimeter print was discovered! After hearing about this a couple weeks back, I have now confirmed that the story is true! Although most sources still list this title as a fragment, or lost film!
In still another remarkable find, 3 out of the five reels of Lon Chaney's TRIUMPH (Universal, 1917) have also been uncovered! Does anyone have more information concerning any of these remarkable finds? I am still trying to confirm that a print of FORBIDDEN HOURS (1928) with Renee and Ramon Novarro is in the same collection? If you have more info please share what you know?
GOOD [B]OLDER[/B] MOVIE COMING UP ON TCM
in Hot Topics
Posted
Don't forget now. Lon Chaney's THE BLACK BIRD with Renee Adoree, Directed by Tod Browning, makes it's North American TCM Premier this Sunday! That's tonight! So what ever you do don't miss this event!
The film has been beautifully restored, from a 35 millimeter fine grain master positive, and boasts a new score by Robert Israel and his European Orchestra. Frankly this is a better movie than several of Chaney's better know features.
I'm disappointed in the lack of publicity, There is no article for this film among the Silent Sunday Nights profiles, Just a brief note.
Lon Chaney, Renee Adoree, And Owen Moore. From THE BLACK BIRD (MGM, 1926).