Does anyone have access to the complete lyrics of the theme sung at the beginning of the film---"Gallant Hours Theme," music and lyrics by the actor Ward Costello (who also acts in the film as Halsey's chief of staff, Captain Harry Black)?
shareI would suggest Itunes.com (or a similar music network). In addition, the lyrics are from on old sailing song. It was performed by the U.S. Navy Academy Glee Club, so I would imagine it's available.
By the way, do you know where I can get a copy of that movie? Mine was destroyed in a fire. It's perhaps one of the best war movies ever made.
Thanks for the information. I had no idea of the origins of the music, except from the film's credits. I'll keep looking.
I agree with your assessment of the movie. As to a copy of Gallant Hours: The film is available "new and used" on Amazon from private sellers, but only on VHS. Prices range from $20 to $100 (yikes!) There is also available for $20 a DVD, which I unfortunately bought, and I don't recommend it. A poor transfer from tape, sound bad, skips, etc. For the time being I'll stick with a VHS recording I made fifteen years ago from a local TV broadcast, complete with commercials for used car dealers and waterbed merchants.
Amazon does carry a link for you to be informed when a commercial grade transfer DVD is produced, whenever that may be. I wouldn't hold my breath.
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I have a .avi version. You could go by BTJunkie.com and see if its available.
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The film is now available on a burn on demand DVD through Amazon' I bought it, and am very pleased with the quality. Finally!
shareHi, jamesashford. I bought the same burn-on-demand DVD and, like you, found its quality excellent. I waited a long time for this DVD, as I have the fondest memory of my WWII veteran Dad taking the child me to see 'The Gallant Hours' on its original theatrical release, and because the movie is a splendid tribute to a great American sailor and to those whom he commanded.
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