Glass Menagerie, The (1950)
Does anyone know if this film exists in DVD or VHS?
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I once had the original which I copied off of a library vhs. I lost my video, and to this date, cannot find the original. All that is out are two newer versions. I am a stickler for the originals. As they say, if it isn't broken, don't mess with it.
If anyone finds where I may get a copy of the original -- if it ever comes out -- would you please e-mail me at [email protected]
Thanks.
John Mitten
Classic Movie Lover
Manchester, NH
The 1950s version on DVD is available here:
http://www.ioffer.com/i/THE-GLASS-MENAGERIE-DVD-R-JANE-WYMAN-34724551
I've been looking too and can't find this 1950 film for sale anywhere. I'm going to email amazon.com and bug them to get it up for sale on dvd.
shareIt was shown numerous times on the Fox Movie Channel but unfortunately I saw it for the first time today and it won't be shown anymore. However if it does come up again, I'll let you guys know. I really enjoyed the film and all the actors did a great job.
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I see your post is from almost 5 years ago, but yes it is on DVDWhen there's no more room in hell, The dead will walk the earth...
This movie has never been released commercially either on VHS or DVD. I wish it were - haven't seen it in ages but it's not bad, not as great as it should have been but then an above average movie - there's no reason for it to be so elusive and uncirculated.
shareWe just happened to catch it on Movieplex tv channel today....interesting story, Kirk is as handsome as ever and Jane Wyman a beautiful lady as always.
shareSome films just disappear into the ether. I don't think it's ever been shown on British television and it's not commercially available. I would love to get hold of a copy of this elusive movie.
shareThe acting in thid film is first-rate -- all four of the principals are just superb! The weakest link in any production of "Menagerie" is Laura, a difficult and troubled character. But Wyman is pretty good here. Two things about this film annoy me -- the unnecessary "opening up scene" to show Laura's meltdown at the Business school adds nothing to the film. Done on stage by Amanda's snooping was enough! But, more troubling is the suggestion at the end that Laura was coming out of her shell and actually receiving her own "gentleman callers". That is the true tragedy of the play -- Laura was too deeply troubled for that to ever happen. And Williams sister, the model for Laura, is testimony to this sad fact. But, in 1950, Hollywood just could not end a film unhappily. So sad!
shareWhen you boast of future success, it tends to rub the judges the wrong way. They also might have been better served if they had integrity enough to leave the play's ending unchanged. The last three minutes completely undid everything else that the picture had done up until that point. I have no sympathy for them missing out at the Oscars, but I will grant that the tagline was quite the egg on their face.
shareKeep in mind that there are two -- count 'em, two -- happy endings tacked onto the story. The first -- Laura finally building up her confidence and wishing Jim luck, etc., -- is against the intent of the play, but at least not horribly so. It is, at least, one I can live with, as long as I know the source material. The sencond ending -- with the brand new "gentleman caller" visiting Laura -- is a horrible and patronizing conclusion, not unlike Emily's death in "Our Town" being a bad dream.
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