16mm Film Feature ALGIERS B&W Sound CLASSIC Hedy Lamarr 1938 RARE
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:19799358 | Non-Domestic Product: No |
| Film Format: 16mm | Modified Item: No |
| Genre: Drama |
16mm Sound Feature Film Classic Three1600ft Reels of 16mm Sound Film Academy Award NomineeMASTERPIECE Algiers (1938)Directed byJohn CromwellAlgiers is stunning film on many different levels thatcarries an unusual originality for the time period. The romantic chemistrybetween Hedy Lamarr (Gaby) Charles Boyer (Pepe)is perhaps one of the movie'smost fascinating and unusual aspects. But what really makes things shine is thebrilliant black and white cinematog...raphy of James Wong Howe.
There are also many different one liners and camera shots inthis film that have become famous over the years and it's fun just looking forthings that you've heard or seen before.
Anyway, Algiers is a grand piece of entertainment well worththe watching. Otherpeople have described the plot, the setting, and the great photography, so Iwill skip that. Boyer is excellent here. His persona is completely believableto me,
The movie is made even more appealing by the secondarycharacters. Gene Lockart's informer is well acted. Joseph Calleia does a greatjob as the "native" detective who has easy access to the Casbah.Sigrid Gurie is great as the jealous courtesan. Alan Hale Sr. is great as thewitty erudite criminal. The rough fellow who always says "OK" wasfun. I also enjoyed the slim bodyguard dressed in white who never saidanything; not sure which actor this is.
Which brings us to the main reason to see thismovie. Hedy Lamarr.
What can I say? "Wow" is hardly sufficient. Of allthe beautiful actresses there have been, of all the kinds of beauty -- cute, girl-next-door, classic, sultry, innocent, exotic, hot, mysterious, haughty, bombshell, va-va-voom, ethereal -- Hedy Lamarr had the best. This is pure humanfemale beauty. And it's not just some portrait or statue. She speaks, shesmiles, she moves. There are at least three scenes of conversations withCharles Boyer that I just can't watch often enough. It is a must forany 16mm film collector of Masterworks. Academy Awards, USA 1939 Nominee
Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
Charles Boyer Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Gene Lockhart Best Cinematography
James Wong Howe Best Art Direction
Alexander Toluboff
NationalBoard of Review, USA 1938 Winner
NBR Award Best Acting
Joseph Calleia
NewYork Film Critics Circle Awards 1939 Nominee
NYFCC Award Best Director
John Cromwell PLEASE NOTE: I am not an expert, but a very fussy collector of film, and believe that full disclosure is the only policy. IMPORTANT HERE IS WHAT I WOULD WANT TO KNOW IF I WERE BUYING THIS PRINT!!! ON THREE 1200 Ft REELS Running Time is approximately 96 minutesThere is no vinegar smell, since all my prints were kept in optimumconditions. Black and White. SOUND Loud and BOOMING. Niceoverall clean film. Very Minimal wear. A couple of splices in the openingtitles…Really nice after that…I also notice a jump splice in the middle of reel two. Sharp 3M print. I am not an expert so PLEASE askall questions to help you make an information decision to buy this film, It is Complete. great film score! ALL SALES FINAL! The film has all the beginning and end titles to thefinal fade away!!!!! International Biddersthrough Ebay’s Global Shipping Service ALL PAYMENTS TO BEMADE WITHIN THREE DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSINGBUYERPAYS US SHIPPING COST. US SHIPPING IS MEDIA MAIL WITH A DELIVERY CONFIRMATIONFOR ONLINE TRACKING (NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED). INSURANCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE BEFOREBIDDING!!! Bid with Confidence over 2670 film saleswith NO PROBLEMS, 100% POSITIVE feedback!!!THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOODLUCK!!!
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