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Re: Orson Welles CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT new domestic release
If it were any kind of "official" release, the people at wellesnet would be all over it, but no one there is talking about it. Whatever the circumstances, it would be interesting to see what other releases it mirrors. The Spanish Suevia disc which I have disc is only so-so, and the film is presented in non-anamorphic 16:9 widescreen. The French Studio Canal release is anamorphic with better sound and picture quality. I'd spring for the Hollywood's Attic version if I knew it would look and sound as good as the Studio Canal version.
It is looking as if a region one official release is never going to happen.
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Re: Orson Welles CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT new domestic release
According to Peter Bogdanovich, it's just a matter of post-production, and they're trying for a March 2009 release. A few years back I read Betsy Blair's memoir, and she revealed that she was the original Desdemona in Welles' Othello, but after a year of filming she was replaced by Suzanne Cloutier. Since the finished film is on DVD, I'd like to know if any of the Blair footage still exists.
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| A few years back I read Betsy Blair's memoir, and she revealed that she was the original Desdemona in Welles' Othello, but after a year of filming she was replaced by Suzanne Cloutier. Since the finished film is on DVD, I'd like to know if any of the Blair footage still exists. |
There was another actress (whose name escapes me-an Italian actress with whom Welles was besotted at one time) used as well. Allegedly, a few long shots consist of different actresses. A shot early on, of Othello and Desdemona cruising in a gondola appears to be someone other than Suzanne Cloutier. The need for the changes, of course, were due to erratic shooting schedules, etc.
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Re: Orson Welles CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT new domestic release
Yes fab website.
Will spend more time tomorrow once I get some sleep.
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