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List Price: $14.95
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Manufacturer: Legend Films
Starring: Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh
Directed By: George Marshall
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0844503000026
Format: Color
Label: Legend Films
Manufacturer: Legend Films
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Legend Films
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-06-03
Running Time: 107
Studio: Legend Films
Theatrical Release Date: 1953
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Tony Curtis gives a winning performance as the great Houdini, the struggling circus performer who emerged as the world's most captivating magician and escape artist. From his beginnings as a "wild man" carnival act to the internationally famous feat of escaping from a locked trunk in an ice-jammed river, Houdini effectively captures the amazing life and courage of this fascinating man. Also stars the beautiful Janet Leigh as Houdini's supportive wife who lovingly stood by his side throughout his legendary career.
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Summary: One of Tony Curtis' favorite portrayals. . .
Comment: Glossy and very Hollywood, HOUDINI has finally appeared on DVD courtesy of the good folks at Legend Films, who have signed a licensing agreement for Paramount releases which have, so far, not seen the light of day on DVD. Mr. Curtis has said many times that it's one of his favorite films, and perhaps some of that is because he and Janet Leigh were so much in love at the time. This George Pal (WAR OF THE WORLDS, THE TIME MACHINE) production is very much of its time (1953), and a classic of the Old Hollywood studio system. Production values are top notch, Edith Head did the costuming, the Technicolor still looks pretty good for a fifty-year-old film, Ernest Laszlo's cinematography is bright and exciting, and the makeup department put long, thick lashes on both Leigh and Curtis (although Wally Westmore aged Tony by putting what looks like white shoe polish on the sides of his head. Huh?). Like I said, very Hollywood, and lots of fun.
The reconstruction of some of Houdini's most famous illusions and escapes is meticulous, but preserves his secrets. Thanks, George.
The transfer to DVD is full-frame, as the film was released 1:37 to 1 (remember, this was just before Cinemascope). The sound is crisp and clear, and Legend has also included the original trailer for HOUDINI.
Thanks to Legend for opening the Paramount vaults for HOUDINI and other films which need to see DVD release. And, if you are so inclined, drop them a line at their website to let them know which titles you have purchased and a few encouraging words. This Paramount licensing program is a toe in the water, and if they see enough sales, more DVDs will flow from those vaults. Thanks, Legend Films!
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Summary: great
Comment: This video has an intersting story about a magic man. Houndini isn't one of my favorite videos, but it would be up there with my favorites. Reccomended if you're looking for some entertainment.
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Summary: Part of history
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It's a shame that we will never truly know what happen to him on that day.
I have heard so many story. I want to get the new one maybe it will be more exact.
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Summary: Reviewing Houdini
Comment: The quality of the DVD was excellent. The film was entertaining and watchable but not much else. Hollywood biographies are not the most accurate.
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Summary: One of my favorites, but.......
Comment: I remember this great movie from my childhood. Seeing it in Black & White on TV around 1964 or so. I loved it.
Seeing it on DVD is a bit of a disappointment because the 3 Strip Technicolor has not been restored. Like all of these old Technicolor treasures they have various problems all having to do with the registration problems of the 3 strips. At various times Tony Curtis has green lines under his eyes, back gounds become blurry.
It looks like films like Gone with the Wind and Wizard of OZ did before they had there restorations. Somehow they need to figure out a way make it affordable to bring a classic like this back to the kind of spendor that it deserves.
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