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These films do not come out until next Monday so it might be worth bumping the thread next week. DVD Forums usually review such discs.
Anyone know how the image and sound quality are for these two DVDs from Optimum Home Entertainment..? Thanks.
These films do not come out until next Monday so it might be worth bumping the thread next week. DVD Forums usually review such discs.
I'v seen "I WAS MONTY'S DOUBLE" 1958 and "THE SILENT ENEMY" 1958 both shown on C4 in widescreen 1:66. Both the DVD's like "THE WOODEN HORSE" 1950 are full screen 4:3 which is a real pain. Call me Mr. Cynical but are they doing a NETWORK. Like with "THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN" 1959. This is now on its 3rd release. A new special with commentary by Mr & Mrs Bryan Forbes. They started with a 4:3 release on DVD then progressed to widescreen and now, well, it just makes me mad.
I forgot the 'War Box' sets were released in November with these films.
Hackett, The Wooden Horse would be a pain if it wasn't full screen as the 4:3 ratio is its original aspect ratio. Remember widescreen did not come along until 1953.
I Was Monty's Double was widescreen, avoid the dinosaur DVD like the plague in that case.
name='JamesM']These films do not come out until next Monday so it might be worth bumping the thread next week. DVD Forums usually review such discs.
Whoops, sorry about that! Just noticed the release dates myself. Will return later. Thanks.
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Just received this PAL DVD from Optimum Classic. For some reason, the names of John Mills and Cecil Parker are omitted from the credits. There's a harsh abrupt cut -- image and sound -- from the opening Canal Plus logo (in the clouds) to the title, I WAS MONTY'S DOUBLE. Next comes producer credit, then supporting cast. Mills and Parker were obviously left out, along with the Associated British credit.
Anyone else have this DVD? Is it the same on all copies?
Thanks.
(Image quality is good, but not first rate. I'm constantly surprised how little effort goes into these significant British titles.)
Never heard of them.name='AndrewLA'] For some reason, the names of John Mills and Cecil Parker are omitted from the credits.
This must have been the remake
Which one got an Oscar? Makes you think doesn't it.
And what the donald was this aka all about?
Hell, Heaven or Hoboken
name='Moor Larkin']Never heard of them.
This must have been the remake
Which one got an Oscar? Makes you think doesn't it.
And what the donald was this aka all about?
Hell, Heaven or Hoboken
I've asked this question before, but, is there any film extant of Monty's double ? actually doubling for Monty?
name='Moor Larkin']And what the donald was this aka all about?
Hell, Heaven or Hoboken
Ridiculous title for the American release. The phrase is used by Monty's double in a speech he gives to U.S. soldiers.
Isn't there enough in the film I Was Monty's Double?name='Jim']I've asked this question before, but, is there any film extant of Monty's double ? actually doubling for Monty?
That is M.E. Clifton-James playing himself impersonating Monty
Steve
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