Island of lost souls
(Blu-Ray)
Contributors
Kenton, Erle C., 1896-1980, director.
Wylie, Philip, 1902-1971, screenwriter.
Young, Waldemar, 1878-1938, screenwriter.
Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962, actor.
Lugosi, Bela, 1882-1956, actor.
Wylie, Philip, 1902-1971, screenwriter.
Young, Waldemar, 1878-1938, screenwriter.
Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962, actor.
Lugosi, Bela, 1882-1956, actor.
Published
[New York] : Criterion Collection, [2011].
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Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Carson City Library - Movies Audio Area | BLU CLA ISLA 1932 | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Animal experimentation -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Horror films.
Mad scientist films.
Monsters -- Drama.
Science fiction films.
Scientists -- Drama.
Shipwreck survival -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Wells, H. G. -- (Herbert George), -- 1866-1946 -- Film adaptations.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Horror films.
Mad scientist films.
Monsters -- Drama.
Science fiction films.
Scientists -- Drama.
Shipwreck survival -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Wells, H. G. -- (Herbert George), -- 1866-1946 -- Film adaptations.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Animal experimentation.
Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Horror films.
Mad scientist films.
Monsters.
Science fiction films.
Scientists.
Shipwreck survival.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Wells, H. G. -- (Herbert George), -- 1866-1946. -- https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJktm943pV4dm9DYJyvj4q
Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Horror films.
Mad scientist films.
Monsters.
Science fiction films.
Scientists.
Shipwreck survival.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Wells, H. G. -- (Herbert George), -- 1866-1946. -- https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJktm943pV4dm9DYJyvj4q
More Details
Published
[New York] : Criterion Collection, [2011].
Format
Blu-Ray
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (70 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
715515088015
Notes
General Note
Adapted from H.G. Well's novel "The island of Dr. Moreau."
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1932.
General Note
"New digital restoration of the uncut theatrical version."
General Note
Special features: audio commentary featuring film historian Gregory Mank; new conversation between filmmaker John Landis, makeup artist Rick Baker, and genre expert Bob Burns; new interviews with: horror film historian David J. Skal and filmmaker Richard Stanley, the original director of the 1996 adaptation, Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh of the band Devo; short 1976 film by Devo featuring the songs 'Secret agent man' and 'Jocko homo'; stills gallery; theatrical trailer; booklet featuring an essay by writer Christine Smallwood.
Creation/Production Credits
Photographer, Karl Struss ; makeup, Wally Westmore ; music, Arthur Johnston, Sigmund Krumgold.
Participants/Performers
Charles Laughton, Richard Arlen, Bela Lugosi, Leila Hyams, The Panther Woman (Kathleen Burke), George Irving, Arthur Hohl, Tetsu Komai.
Description
Charles Laughton plays a mad doctor conducting ghastly genetic experiments on a remote island in the South Seas, much to the fear and disgust of the shipwrecked sailor who finds himself trapped there.
Target Audience
Rating: Not rated.
System Details
Blu-ray, Region A, full screen (1.33:1), mono.; requires Blu-ray player.
Language
In English with optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kenton, E. C., Wylie, P., Young, W., Laughton, C., Lugosi, B., Arlen, R., Hyams, L., Burke, K., Irving, G., Komai, T., Struss, K., Westmore, W., Johnston, A., Krumgold, S., & Wells, H. G. 1. (2011). Island of lost souls (Blu-ray special edition.). Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Erle C. Kenton et al.. 2011. Island of Lost Souls. Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Erle C. Kenton et al.. Island of Lost Souls Criterion Collection, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kenton, Erle C., et al. Island of Lost Souls Blu-ray special edition., Criterion Collection, 2011.
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