Oldest Movie on Blu-Ray? - Blu-ray Forum

rodgerse · 10-17-2007, 06:09 PM

Does anyone know the oldest existing film that is now, or ever, going to be relased on Blu-ray?

I know one of the oldest HD films in general is The Adventures of Robin Hood, but the oldest Blu-ray film would be interesting too.

Deciazulado · 10-17-2007, 07:39 PM

From what I recall, in descending order:

Rio Bravo (Warner) 1959
Mars And Beyond (Disney) 1957
Jailhouse Rock (Warners) 1957
The Searchers (Warner) 1956

and the winner is:

8-Ball Bunny (Warner) 1950

About the oldest you could release on BD maybe some Lumiere action flick or Edison reel, or maybe David Francis can put on a Magic Lantern show?

EricJ · 10-17-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Deciazulado

and the winner is:

8-Ball Bunny (Warner) 1950

On "March of the Pen-gu-ins", no less.
(...OOO, I'm DYYYYin'!)

"20 Million Miles to Earth" would've clocked in at a mere 1957, but...nope.

SpikesBluBlooded · 10-17-2007, 09:28 PM

Don't know if I would count anything that's an extra. I personally think it should only count as a Feature Title...

Mr. Spiffy-Pants · 10-17-2007, 09:43 PM

"The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938), is probably one of the oldest films currently "slated" for Blu-Ray, unfortunately. "The Wizard of Oz" and "Gone With the Wind" were 1939 titles and they have been slated for "sometime next year". I hope more catalog titles get the HD treatment, but only time will tell whether or not this will happen.

Whytewash · 10-17-2007, 09:43 PM

My guess would be jailhouse rock...

Digital Filmmaker · 10-17-2007, 10:09 PM

Edwin S. Porter's The Great Train Robbery from 1903 is one of the oldest motion pictures in existence.

Robert Harris · 10-17-2007, 10:12 PM

The Great Train Robbery was on the verge of hitting cinema's second decade. There are hundreds of earlier films still extant going back to at least 1894.

RAH

Frumious Boojum · 10-18-2007, 01:36 PM

Hopefully, we'll see some silents on Blu-Ray soon enough. I expect probably not until there's a larger market. However, SilentEra.com has been a big supporter of Blu-Ray, a format that has released absolutely none of the films of the era of film that they cover. But they do tell the visitors of their site that Blu-Ray is their preferred format and everybody should go for BD when silents start being produced in HD.

I can't wait until Cabinet of Dr. Caligari gets a great, restored, transfer to BD.

Rob71 · 10-18-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Frumious Boojum

Hopefully, we'll see some silents on Blu-Ray soon enough. I expect probably not until there's a larger market. However, SilentEra.com has been a big supporter of Blu-Ray, a format that has released absolutely none of the films of the era of film that they cover. But they do tell the visitors of their site that Blu-Ray is their preferred format and everybody should go for BD when silents start being produced in HD.

I can't wait until Cabinet of Dr. Caligari gets a great, restored, transfer to BD.

Nosferatu would be good

Also, The Picture Of Dorian Gray.

nhaase · 10-18-2007, 02:16 PM

I know Robin Hood beats it, but I hope WB puts Casablanca out on Blu, since it's been on HD DVD for almost a year now.

BluStar88 · 10-18-2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

From what I recall, in descending order:

Rio Bravo (Warner) 1959
Mars And Beyond (Disney) 1957
Jailhouse Rock (Warners) 1957
The Searchers (Warner) 1956

and the winner is:

8-Ball Bunny (Warner) 1950

About the oldest you could release on BD maybe some Lumiere action flick or Edison reel, or maybe David Francis can put on a Magic Lantern show?

"8 Ball Bunny" didn't know bugs was an addict... LOL

Frumious Boojum · 10-18-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

Nosferatu would be good

Also, The Picture Of Dorian Gray.

Nosferatu will likely be among the first. A 2-Disc DVD with what's supposed to be the best restoration ever was recently released -- that would basically only need the HD upgrade. Caligari would take a little more work, probably.

Kristin Simard · 10-18-2007, 04:57 PM

I would like to see some of the old Lon Chaney films restored and put on Blu-ray. Classics like Phantom of the Opera and Hunchback of Notre Dame, but also some of the more obscure (and rather strange) classics directed by Tod Browning.

hardcore_canadian · 07-13-2008, 11:19 PM

So I'm watching Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte right now, Great Bette Davis Film. And Now I'm wondering if you guys could help me out, what is the Oldest Movie available on Blu-Ray?

I'd really like some Marilyn Monroe on Blu, but that probably isn't coming any time soon. But I really have an urge to go and Buy a Classic now... Suggestions?

Also, I'm trying to stay away from War Movies, so Not a Bridge too Far or Battle of Britain, or anything along those lines

tigtat77 · 07-13-2008, 11:21 PM

Blazing Saddles. One of the funniest movies ever made. And a amazing Blu. No clue though as to what the oldest is.

hardcore_canadian · 07-13-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tigtat77

Blazing Saddles. One of the funniest movies ever made. And a amazing Blu. No clue though as to what the oldest is.

Wrong kind of Classic, but Hilarious none the less, we already have it... I think I'm gonna have to watch it now too

tigtat77 · 07-13-2008, 11:23 PM

Or if you want a good mind f***, 2001.

hardcore_canadian · 07-13-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tigtat77

Or if you want a good mind f***, 2001.

Clockwork Orange... Gotta go watch that now....

Blu Titan · 07-13-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hardcore_canadian

Clockwork Orange... Gotta go watch that now....

That one will do it.

10-17-2007, 06:09 PM	#1
rodgerse Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	Oldest HD Film? Does anyone know the oldest existing film that is now, or ever, going to be relased on Blu-ray? I know one of the oldest HD films in general is The Adventures of Robin Hood, but the oldest Blu-ray film would be interesting too.

10-17-2007, 07:39 PM	#2
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1161 Blu-ray collection:7052 DVD collection:4062	The Top 5 List From what I recall, in descending order: Rio Bravo (Warner) 1959 Mars And Beyond (Disney) 1957 Jailhouse Rock (Warners) 1957 The Searchers (Warner) 1956 and the winner is: 8-Ball Bunny (Warner) 1950 About the oldest you could release on BD maybe some Lumiere action flick or Edison reel, or maybe David Francis can put on a Magic Lantern show?

07-13-2008, 11:19 PM	#15
hardcore_canadian Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Blu-ray collection:70	Oldest Movie on Blu-Ray? So I'm watching Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte right now, Great Bette Davis Film. And Now I'm wondering if you guys could help me out, what is the Oldest Movie available on Blu-Ray? I'd really like some Marilyn Monroe on Blu, but that probably isn't coming any time soon. But I really have an urge to go and Buy a Classic now... Suggestions? Also, I'm trying to stay away from War Movies, so Not a Bridge too Far or Battle of Britain, or anything along those lines

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10-17-2007, 09:28 PM	#4
SpikesBluBlooded Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Orlando, FL Blu-ray collection:719 Trading Score:1	Don't know if I would count anything that's an extra. I personally think it should only count as a Feature Title...

10-17-2007, 09:43 PM	#5
Mr. Spiffy-Pants Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	"The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938), is probably one of the oldest films currently "slated" for Blu-Ray, unfortunately. "The Wizard of Oz" and "Gone With the Wind" were 1939 titles and they have been slated for "sometime next year". I hope more catalog titles get the HD treatment, but only time will tell whether or not this will happen.

10-17-2007, 09:43 PM	#6
Whytewash Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:'Couve, WA Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1	My guess would be jailhouse rock...

10-17-2007, 10:09 PM	#7
Digital Filmmaker Active Member Member since:Mar 2006 4K collection:190 Blu-ray collection:1597 DVD collection:405	Edwin S. Porter's The Great Train Robbery from 1903 is one of the oldest motion pictures in existence.

10-17-2007, 10:12 PM	#8
Robert Harris Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007	The Great Train Robbery was on the verge of hitting cinema's second decade. There are hundreds of earlier films still extant going back to at least 1894. RAH

10-18-2007, 01:36 PM	#9
Frumious Boojum Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Hopefully, we'll see some silents on Blu-Ray soon enough. I expect probably not until there's a larger market. However, SilentEra.com has been a big supporter of Blu-Ray, a format that has released absolutely none of the films of the era of film that they cover. But they do tell the visitors of their site that Blu-Ray is their preferred format and everybody should go for BD when silents start being produced in HD. I can't wait until Cabinet of Dr. Caligari gets a great, restored, transfer to BD.

10-18-2007, 02:16 PM	#11
nhaase Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:2	I know Robin Hood beats it, but I hope WB puts Casablanca out on Blu, since it's been on HD DVD for almost a year now.

10-18-2007, 04:57 PM	#14
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	I would like to see some of the old Lon Chaney films restored and put on Blu-ray. Classics like Phantom of the Opera and Hunchback of Notre Dame, but also some of the more obscure (and rather strange) classics directed by Tod Browning.

07-13-2008, 11:21 PM	#16
tigtat77 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Diego 4K collection:211 Blu-ray collection:777 Trading Score:109	Blazing Saddles. One of the funniest movies ever made. And a amazing Blu. No clue though as to what the oldest is.

07-13-2008, 11:23 PM	#18
tigtat77 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Diego 4K collection:211 Blu-ray collection:777 Trading Score:109	Or if you want a good mind f***, 2001.

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