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Whatever happened to this film?

posted 16 years ago by Ipsissimus
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As the first poster on this film's board, I can only assume that this query will be a long time in getting a reply, but I'm patient. Anyway, I remember this film being aired on television quite frequently when I was a kid way back in the sixties, then poof! it disappeared totally. It seems to be unavailable in any home video format. A pity, because it's a nice little film. Has anyone seen this film on VHS or DVD? Or even on TV? Thanks for your eventual replies!

" Politicians, ugly buildings, and whores all get respectable if they last long enough."

[–] Immy 16 years ago

I'm happy to give you a response, and hopefully sooner than you expected. My Dad had an extensive collection of films from the 30s thru the 50s that I inherited, all recorded off TV and this little gem was among them. It was an enjoyable Saturday night thriller and of course I had to time it so it ended just past 1:00AM, lol.

As far as availability, several sources cite it as never being released on video in any form. I even consulted some video catalogs from the 80s and none of them list it.

From the ads I noted, my Dad's copy (on Betamax!) was recorded off commercial TV in 1987. I don't monitor TCM's listings as closely as I should but I wonder if someone on the Classic Film board knows of a more recent showing.

[–] Ipsissimus 16 years ago

Your response was MUCH sooner than I expected! So the movie was shown on TV as late as 1987? As I said before the last time I saw it was in the sixties. It might show up on DVD some day on a little label like Alpha. Here's hoping! Thanks for your amazingly early reply!

" Politicians, ugly buildings, and whores all get respectable if they last long enough."

[–] Einzelgaenger 15 years ago

Eight months later - a reply!

I happened to locate this film on VHS about five years ago from an obscure company that no longer exists. Not the best quality, but pretty good for a film I thought had been lost forever. (I also remember it being on many times during the 70s and watching it as a kid).

If you'd like a copy, reply here and we can make arrangements.

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[–] Xcalat3 14 years ago

This film is available on VHS and DVD through Sinister Cinema (www.sinistercinema.com). They have a very nice print!

thank you

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[–] richard-III 11 years ago

For anyone interested, it can be viewed on Youtube.

"I don't discriminate between entertainment
and arthouse. A film is a goddam film."

[–] we2 11 years ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXPfd5B7ylo

[–] MsELLERYqueen2 9 years ago

It's out there now....and it's fantastic!

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[–] greenbudgie (2355) 3 years ago

I'm thankful that films like this are more available now than they've ever been. I'm gradually making my way through the 1930s rarities which I thought I would never see.