Please consider a pledge to help us with the restoration. Watch for exciting news on a special bonus feature spotlighting the wonderful music in this delightful film. Thank you!
Heinz Roemheld's music was the best thing about this film. Any chance it will include the boys' 78 rpm record version of the story? I still remember hearing this on the radio when I was 7...
And - coincidence - I was researching and playing the two songs: Darlene and Dreamer's Cloth (both by Lester Lee and Bob Russell) just a few days ago.
These are Jan 1952 recordings by Dick Haymes with Nelson Riddle but it appears they were not commercially released (the only disc image I could trace carried the heading Decca Sample Copy; Not for sale)
There will be plenty of goodies on this set! Fans of the film and the score will be very pleased! BUT please know right up front there are no surviving tracks of Heinz' wonderful score. Boo Hoo. Next to THE FULLER BRUSH MAN, this is one my favorite Roemhelds.
Heinz Roemheld's music was the best thing about this film. Any chance it will include the boys' 78 rpm record version of the story? I still remember hearing this on the radio when I was 7...
Absolutely! Check out today's update for a VERY special bonus segment focusing on the wonderful music.
Help us preserve and restore priceless live TV footage of Bud and Lou meeting The Frankenstein Monster AND Creature from the Black Lagoon. Please check out today's update on the Kickstarter campaign for more information!
I watched this film over and over again when I was a small boy back in the early eighties, I haven't seen it since, I should check it out again someday.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK was inspired by Lou's two year old daughter, Chris Costello. While reading the classic story to her, Lou felt the timeless tale would make a delightful vehicle for Abbott and Costello's many young fans.
Generations have now grown up enjoying this classic film and we are SO happy that you are helping us to restore and preserve it for future generations. Please continue to share the news about this campaign so that more people will have an opportunity to contribute and see their name on-screen in the Restoration credits.
We are now in the final five days of our Kickstarter campaign. This is the last opportunity for backers to support the definitive restored edition of this beloved Abbott and Costello classic.
Please share this campaign and pledge now to ensure that your name will appear on-screen in the Restoration credits!
Here is a complete list of bonus extras that will be included on the July 2021 ClassicFlix Blu-ray and DVD release:
4K scan of the surviving 35mm color camera negative footage - update 2.
Restored 1952 children's record from the 15 ips master tape - update 3.
Abbott and Costello Trailer Rarities - update 7.
Climbing the Scales: The Music of Jack and the Beanstalk by Ray Faiola - update 11.
Bud and Lou on Tour - update 12.
Commentary track by noted Abbott and Costello expert Ron Palumbo.
Supplemental commentary segment from actor David Stollery - update 16.
Restored 1954 live television comedy sketch with the Frankenstein Monster (Glenn Strange) and Creature from the Black Lagoon (Ben Chapman) - update 18.
Restored Sepia-toned opening and closing scenes.
Original 1952 SuperCinecolor 35mm trailer.
Behind the scenes on-set production photos.
A look at the complex Cinecolor process by film historian Jack Theakston - update 13.
Deleted scenes photo gallery - update 6.
Jack and the Beanstalk radio sketch from 1945 with Rudy Vallee.
Kodachrome wardrobe test slides with Lou, Buddy Baer and Dorothy Ford - update 5
Posters, pressbook and lobbycards photo gallery.
1952 World Premiere photos at the Fabian Theatre in Paterson, NJ - update 4.
Restored color trailer for Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd.
PLUS, there may be an extra surprise or two which I am working on right now!
We're in the last few days of the JACK AND THE BEANSTALK restoration campaign. Less than ten copies remain of both the original 35mm SuperCinecolor frame from 1952 and Who's on First souvenir record from 1956. Pledge today to help preserve the film and secure these original Abbott and Costello artifacts for your collection!
Your kindness and generosity is simply incredible. The campaign to save and restore the film was an overwhelming success and I am very grateful for your support. Thank you!
