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Jun 4, 2008 - 3:11 PM
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Essankay
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Looks like MGM is finally going to be releasing a deluxe version of Laughton's classic. Let's hope the TBD extras include our very own Preston Neal Jones!
The Night of the Hunter (Collector's Edition) (1955)
NOW ACCEPTING ADVANCE ORDERS!
Starring: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, James Gleason, Evelyn Varden, Billy Chapin, Cheryl Callaway, Corey Allen, Don Beddoe, George Wallace, Gloria Castillo, Gloria Pall, John Hamilton, Kathy Garver, Mary Ellen Clemons, Michael Chapin, Paul Bryar, Peter Graves, Sally Jane Bruce
Director: Charles Laughton
Genre: Drama, Horror, Film Noir, Mystery/Thriller
Year: 1955
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Length: 93 minutes
Release Date: September 9, 2008
Rating: NR
Format: DVD
Misc: NTSC, Black & White
Language: English(Original Language), French(Subtitled), French(Dubbed), English(Subtitled)
Discs in this Set:
The Night of the Hunter 1955
This DVD is disc 1 of 2 in "The Night of the Hunter" No Reviews
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Release Date: 09/09/2008
The Night of the Hunter BONUS DISC 1955
This DVD is disc 2 of 2 in "The Night of the Hunter" No Reviews
Starring: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, James Gleason, Evelyn Varden
Director: Charles Laughton
Synopsis: TBD Read More
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Release Date: 09/09/2008
SYNOPSIS:
A tall, handsome "preacher" - his knuckles eerily tattooed with "love" and "hate" - roams the countryside, spreading the gospel... and leaving a trail of murdered women in his wake. To Reverend Harry Powell (Robert Mitchum), the work of the Lord has more to do with condemning souls than saving them, especially when his own interests are involved. Now his sights are set on $10,000 - and two little children are the only ones who know where it is. "Chill...dren!" the preacher croons to the terrified boy and girl hiding in the cold, dark cellar... innocent young lambs who refuse to be led astray.
"A finely acted, imaginatively directed chiller with brooding power" (Variety), The Night Of The Hunter stars Mitchum in the most daring and critically acclaimed performance of his career. Spellbinding, ominous, and hauntingly suspenseful, this extraordinary film noir classic remains "one of the most frightening movies ever made" (Pauline Kael).
BONUS FEATURES: TBD
Here's the link for this listing: http://www.classicflix.com/night-hunter-collectors-edition-p-7451.html
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It doesn't say at ALL what's on the bonus DVD. Until it does, I pass.
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Very gratifying to read appreciative responses to my favorite movie. And yes, HUNTER is currently getting the Criterion treatment. Not everything is "locked in" yet, but, barring unforseen events, I think you'll all be pleased with the results, as you usually can with Criterion.
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You going, Erik? Like every great movie, it should be seen at least once in a theater... (And "River Oaks" sounds like the perfect name for a theater to show this film.)
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You can always go out to the lobby for some popcorn. But of course, if you've read my book, then you'll know that one of Laughton's stated intentions was to get lackadaisical contemporary film goers to forget about their popcorn and lean forward in their seats, anxious to see what would happen next, just like audiences in the days of silent cinema.
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Unless something is dreadfully wrong. tonight you will certainly have seen the version restored by UCLA just a few years ago. It is now THE version for theatrical showings (and TCM). Do me a favor, incidentally: When the two kids are in the barn, and Preacher is riding his horse on the horizon in silhouettte singing "Leaning," there should be nothing on the soundtrack besides Mitchum's voice. Did you happen to hear anything else in the background? -- There were some faulty prints made but theoretically they've all been recalled by now. Thanks!
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Jun 20, 2010 - 12:50 AM
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philip*eric
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You can always go out to the lobby for some popcorn. But of course, if you've read my book, then you'll know that one of Laughton's stated intentions was to get lackadaisical contemporary film goers to forget about their popcorn and lean forward in their seats, anxious to see what would happen next, just like audiences in the days of silent cinema.
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Unless something is dreadfully wrong. tonight you will certainly have seen the version restored by UCLA just a few years ago. It is now THE version for theatrical showings (and TCM). Do me a favor, incidentally: When the two kids are in the barn, and Preacher is riding his horse on the horizon in silhouettte singing "Leaning," there should be nothing on the soundtrack besides Mitchum's voice. Did you happen to hear anything else in the background? -- There were some faulty prints made but theoretically they've all been recalled by now. Thanks!
this has always been a favorite film of mine -- I saw it as a boy in the late 50s and found it incredibly frightening but also eerily beautiful-- I certainly didn't appreciate what a great film it is but knew that it was special .
I think that WGN showed it quite often in the 60s here in the Chicago area so I saw it many more times. I always liked the music but it was impossible to find the soundtrack LP-- I did tape the soundtrack off the TV so I listened to it that way a lot.
In the early 70s , Lillian Gish came to the area doing her THE MOVIES, MR. GRIFFITH & ME program .. It was of course a great presentation and afterwords I found my way backstage(in the National College of Education auditorium as I recall) to the dressing room of Miss Gish -- she had no entourage. She was seated in a large comfy chair and eager to meet fans . I had brought my paperback copy of her autobiography and had her sign it --- plus a 8x10 - she was so nice -- I asked her about several of her silent classics and then mentioned how much I loved her performance in TNOH - which was probably the 1st film I ever saw her in. She thought for a moment and said - " dear Charles Laughton - such a troubled man". I had no reference point so I did not ask what she meant-- I was just in awe she spoke so causally to a fan like me.. ( I hung around for a while and saw Burr Tilstrom (from Kukla, Fran and Ollie fame) visit with her).
Just recently I had three different books out from the library out on this film - just this film - including HEAVEN AND HELL TO PLAY WITH--- fascinating behind the scene details -- this film has grown significantly in critical appreciation since it's release--- a Criterion release is long overdue- I can't wait.
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Glad you liked my book. I approached Miss Gish in very much the same way you did, around the same time, backstage at the Westport Country Playhouse, which is why she agreed to an interview for "Heaven and Hell to Play With..." I wish she had given me that great straight line she gave you about Laughton being a "troubled man," but I daresay when you read the book you learn a lot about that from her and others with whom I spoke.
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). Great movie. Looking forward to the DVD. 
