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Most of the systems for sound on disk were not very reliable, so the public was not sold on the idea. Most people in the "silent era" did not think of them as silent films. When they went to the theatre to see a film, they were just going to the "movies". Lee DeForrest invented a pretty good sound on film system in the early 1920s, but did not have the financial backing of any of the studios to make much of an impact. I have seen a few of his "phonfilms", and they are not bad, mostly musical stuff (Eddie Cantor, Sissle & Blake, etc), not all that different from the Vitaphone shorts that would be made a few years later.
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This is a really fun movie. I DVR'd it that last time it was shown.
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I certainly wouldn't forget these either...
TROUBLE IN PARADISE
ONE HOUR WITH YOU
CITY STREETS
BOMBSHELL
THE MOUTHPIECE
THE DARK HORSE
NIGHT WORLD
BLESSED EVENT
I'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER
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I first saw Ms. Brent in Josef von Sternberg's THE LAST COMMAND (1928). She is very good in that one too! I have not seen many of her talkies, ads they were made for Paramount, and Universal has not seen fit to release them to TV or DVD.
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Thanks TCM for showing this pre-code gem again. One of my favorite early Cagney performances (next to PICTURE SNATCHER). Did anyone else enjoy this one?
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Sounds gweat! I look forward to reading it.
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I have some Irish recordings from the 1920's I can copy and include with your CD package if you like.
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Many happy returns of the day!
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RILEY THE COP is a really fun movie. I like it a lot.
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The same can be said for A WOMAN OF AFFAIRS (1928). It was taken from the novel THE GREEN HAT, which was on the Hays "do not film" list. MGM made a few story adjustments,and was able to make the film.
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"It goes out of synch because they cut away parts that had too much disintegration. They really have to lower their standards...we can all stand it I'm sure!"
If they used the Photoplay restoration of this film, it would be more complete.
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"In 1934, the evil Hays Code was created, which required all filmmakers to obtain a certificate of approval before they could release their movie. Most films were released with a Code certificate. However, many films were released WITHOUT code approval."
This is not quite true. The production code was around since 1930. It was not strictly enforced until July 1,1934, when the amended production code took effect. The new version was created by Joseph Breen, who presided over the Production Code Administration , which replaced the Studio Relations Committee (the old governing body that made the cuts in films). Joseph Breen was part of the Catholic Legion of Decency which after films like RED HEADED WOMAN (1932),CONVENTION CITY (1933), BABY FACE (1933) and THE STORY OF TEMPLE DRAKE (1933) were released in spite of the production code of 1930. I would recommend reading Mark Viera's excellent book on the pre-code era "SIN IN SOFT FOCUS". Also, a film could not be released without a production code seal, if a producer tired to do so, it could not be shown in a MPPDA (Motion Picture Producers Distributtors Association) theater, which was over 90% of all theaters at the time (as most were owned by the major studios).
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..and THE STORY OF TEMPLE DRAKE (1933) too!
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Niki,
Criterion has a couple of precodes that you will want to rent or pruchase:
TROUBLE IN PARADISE (1932) Ernst Lubitsch film. Lot's of great dialogue and some very sexy scenes too.
LOVE ME TONIGHT (1932) Rouben Mamoulian film. Again lots of snappy dialogue and Jeannette MacDonald looks very hot in this one. Myna Loy is in this one too.
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I can't say that I am a fan of Ms. Rio. The two score I heard her perform (for THE GARDEN OF EDEN and for QUEEN KELLY) were so dredful, I disposed of the VHS tapes. Granted that awful electric organ was part of the problem, but she also was not very creative with the scoring of these films either.
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AMERICAN MADNESS is an excellent film. It's themes are similar to Capra's later film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. The montage dealing with the amount of money missing from the bank which leads to a run on the bank is excellent. I am unfamilure with the 1932 version of SHE. I have seen RKO's 1935 filming of it, and it is a good version.
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I thought I read somewhere that not all the sound discs survived for BATTLE OF THE SEXES, which is why the Mont Alto Orchestra recorded a score for it. As for FOUR SONS, I agree, I was not happy that both scores were not offered, like they were with Fox's DVD release of SUNRISE.
The scores for HANGMAN'S HOUSE, 3 BADMEN sound decent and I think will probably work.
Although I have only spotted a few chapters of each.
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THREE STRANGERS is a reaaly excellent film. Peter Lorre's performance in this one is one of my favorites, although Greenstreet nearly steals the show at the end. Thanks TCM for showing this gem.
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I agree. Of the two versions that exist, I prefer the roadshow version. The first 10 minutes are in two color Technicolor. The story is also "fleshed out" a bit better (so to speak). The Criterion set is well done with serveal extras including alternate sores for the general release version.
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I've seen CITY STREETS. It's really excellent.
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Yes, she does deserve to be Star of the Month. It would be nice if TCM could also get access to some of her 1929-32 Paramount films as well. She's great in TROUBLE IN PARADISE (1932).
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Yea! More Laurel & Hardy! I was happy to get THEM THAR HILLS recently, hope theres more coming!
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"Has anyone seen his silent films???"
Yes, THE LODGER is very good. I thought THE RING (1928) was excellent, I also liked THE MANXMAN (1929). THE FARMER'S WIFE (1928) is a fun light comedy. EASY VIRTUE (1928) is pretty good as well. I have not seen all of his existing silents, but over all his silent output is good.
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It is really easy to tell which version is being shown. The 1933 general release version is has a bit of print wear to it. The Library of Congress print (the restored version) is perfect. No signs of wear and tear.
JOHANNA ENLISTS (1918)
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For more in-depth information on the WD Taylor murder, do a Google search for "taylorology". There is a site by that name that has done some very good reseach on the matter (as well as other info on other actors from the silent era. Also, the Treasures III DVD boxed set includes THE SOUL OF YOUTH, an excellent film directed by William Desmond Taylor.