As promised, here are the details on the Flicker Alley contest. You’re getting the chance to win a brand new dual-format edition Blu-ray and DVD. Flicker Alley and a group of amazing sites for fans of silent and classic film are proud to bring you this giveaway for BEHIND THE DOOR (1919).
I missed the movie when it screened at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival in 2016, so here’s more on the film and set from the Flicker Alley press release:
Legendary producer Thomas H. Ince and director Irvin V. Willat made this—͞the most outspoken of all the vengeance films according to film historian Kevin Brownlow—during the period of World War I-inspired American patriotism.
Hobart Bosworth stars as Oscar Krug, a working-class American, who is persecuted for his German ancestry after war is declared. Driven by patriotism, Krug enlists and goes to sea. However, tragedy strikes when his wife (Jane Novak) sneaks aboard his ship and is captured following a German U-boat attack. Krug’s single-minded quest for vengeance against the sadistic German submarine commander (played with villainous fervor by Wallace Beery) leads to the film’s shocking and brutal climax.
This newly restored edition represents the most complete version of the film available since 1919, thanks to the collaboration of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival, the Library of Congress, and Gosfilmofond of Russia.
Sourced from the only two known remaining prints and referencing a copy of Willat’s original continuity script, this edition recreates the original color tinting scheme and features a new score composed and performed by Stephen Horne. Flicker Alley is honored to present BEHIND THE DOOR on Blu-ray and DVD for the first time ever.
Bonus Materials Include:
- Original Russian version of BEHIND THE DOOR: The re-edited and re-titled version of the film that was distributed in Russia, with musical accompaniment by Stephen Horne.
- Original Production Outtakes: Featuring music composed and performed by Stephen Horne.
- RESTORING IRVIN WILLAT’S BEHIND THE DOOR: An inside look at the restoration process with the restoration team.
- KEVIN BROWNLOW, REMEMBERING IRVIN WILLAT: Directed by Patrick Stanbury, an in-depth interview with renowned historian and honorary Academy Award® winner Kevin Brownlow on the career of director Irvin Willat.
- Slideshow Gallery: Original lobby cards, production stills, and promotional material.
- 12-page Booklet: Featuring rare photographs and essays by film historian Jay Weissburg, film restorer Robert Byrne, and composer Stephen Horne.
The set’s official release date is April 4, 2017. Readers of this blog who pre-order now using this link receive a special sale price of $29.95 for a limited time!
Here’s the film’s trailer:
Giveaway Hosted By: Flicker Alley
Co-Hosted By:
- Nitrateville
- Silent Era
- Once Upon a Screen
- Silent-ology
- Ferdy on Films
- Caren’s Classic Cinema
- Toronto Film Society
- Spellbound By Movies
- A Classic Movie Blog
- Second Sight Cinema
- Sister Celluloid
- Cinematic Catharsis
- Classic Movie Man
- Old Hollywood Films
- Thrilling Days of Yesteryear
- True Classics
To enter, comment on this blog what is your favorite revenge movie or cinematic scene of revenge, and then submit your contact information to Flicker Alley using the form below.
Donna
Looking forward to seeing this again!
msbethg
Ah, you got to see it last time! I’m looking forward to watching it for the first time.
Missy
My favourite moment of cinematic revenge is when Ingrid Bergman turns on Charles Boyer in “Gaslight”. There was such chemstry between them as actors despite his character’s desire to drive her insane!!! Loved seeing her turn the tables on him!
msbethg
Missy, it makes me happy you’ve stopped by my blog! You’ve chosen a great movie, one I need to rewatch. The chemistry makes it believable they were a couple, and it makes the whole scenario even more disturbing. Good luck on winning the set!
David H.
I think my favorite revenge moment is the ending to “The Heiress”. When Olivia de Havilland realizes she’s been jilted by Montgomery Clift, and ignores his frantic knocking on the door. It is a moment that always grabbed me. He didn’t really love her, he was only after her money. She can do so much better.
msbethg
David, a fine cinematic moment of revenge. Good luck!
Agnes
I think “Speedy” could be one of the great “revenge” films.
When “Speedy” finds out what the bad guys are plotting against his girlfriend’s grandfather, he gets the ultimate revenge by beating them at their own game, beating the thugs – literally_ by a group of Civil War vets who have a stake in the trolley line not being stopped, and tricking the bad guy into drastically overpaying for the trouble he caused. All in all, a true cinematic delight!
msbethg
Agnes, it is fun when we can cheer on a revenge because it’s done for the right reasons in a good way. SPEEDY is a great, feel-good choice. Good luck on your entry!
Ana Roland
Bolt the door, Maria! (TCM Host & Historian Robert Osborne’s favorite quote as well)
msbethg
Aw, so sweet that your choice brings up memories of Robert Osborne and his friendship with Olivia. You’re the second person to vote for THE HEIRESS. A true classic. Good luck in the contest!
walter vinci
I think my favorite revenge scene still is the closing scene from Phoenix (2015) I dont want to give it away but as it plays out and you see the reaction play out its understated and just so well done.
msbethg
I’ve never seen that one, so thanks for not passing on any spoilers, Walter! I’ll have to check it out. Good luck winning the disc!
Hugo Rios Cordero
Flicker Alley Rules! I am looking forward to see this DVD.
msbethg
They do! Glad they serve the niche they do and give us the chance to view so many rarely shown films.
David S. Hooker
That trailer looks awesome! Excited to have the chance to see this film.