Young Frankenstein (that's FronkenSTEEN)

[nycomet]

Does anyone know if Young Frankenstein on 50GB Blu-ray disc (originally released in glorious black and white) will include a color version of the film? I wonder if it was shot on color film then converted to grayscale for theatrical release?

[EricJ]

Nope: 'Twas shot on B/W stock, for maximum 30's-Universal value. Director's cut.

(I remember when they showed it at a film festival, and of course the audience, knowing every line of the movie, was already primed to whinny every time someone mentioned Frau Blucher's name--
So you can guess the response when Marty Feldman sticks his head out the door one last time toward the camera to say "'...Blucher!' ")

[CobraComander]

The BEST Movie ever! I've watched it 100 times at least.

[nycomet]

Originally Posted by EricJ

Nope: 'Twas shot on B/W stock, for maximum 30's-Universal value. Director's cut.

(I remember when they showed it at a film festival, and of course the audience, knowing every line of the movie, was already primed to whinny every time someone mentioned Frau Blucher's name--
So you can guess the response when Marty Feldman sticks his head out the door one last time toward the camera to say "'...Blucher!' ")

I loved it when Gene Wilder lifts Teri Garr off the wagon, looks at the door and utters: "What Knockers."

And one of my all time favorite sequences is: "Put Zee Kandell Beck!"

What a riot!

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by nycomet

Does anyone know if Young Frankenstein on 50GB Blu-ray disc (originally released in glorious black and white) will include a color version of the film? I wonder if it was shot on color film then converted to grayscale for theatrical release?

Welcome back Comet.

[nycomet]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Welcome back Comet.

Thanks... but I'm actually not really here (don't tell anyone).

[cdot2four]

I will always remember the first time i watched this movie.

[ambientcafe]

Can't wait to see Terri Garr's 'Inga' go for a 'roll in zee hay' in glorious b&w hidef!...."Werewolf!".."There, wolf!" -- this movie is literally peppered w/dozens of such zany, memorable zingers. It'll definitely be a BD title w/high repeatability goodness.

[nycomet]

Originally Posted by ambientcafe

Can't wait to see Terri Garr's 'Inga' go for a 'roll in zee hay' in glorious b&w hidef!...."Werewolf!".."There, wolf!" -- this movie is literally peppered w/dozens of such zany, memorable zingers. It'll definitely be a BD title w/high repeatability goodness.

Are you talking about the spaghetti?... or the worm....?

[gem_n_webz]

i can't wait, i love this f'n movie!!! i wish yellowbeard would make it to blu too... double shot of marty feldman and peter boyle!!!

[reginaroadie]

I know. I am SO excited for this film to be on Blu-Ray. My all time favorite Mel Brooks film. I remember when I got my first Blu-Ray player, one of the five free title I picked was BLAZING SADDLES. And at the time, even though it's still an incredibly funny movie, I was a bit disappointed that it wasn't YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. But now it is.

"You know. When my father was down. And these things things would happen to him. The thing's he'd say to me."
"Why, what did he say?"
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING IN THE BATHROOM DAY AND NIGHT. WHY DON'T YOU GET OUTTA THERE, GIVE SOMEONE ELSE A CHANCE."

"Ohh, my pride, my joyy!! Ah, you must have been the tallest one in your class. My name is Harold, and I live all alone here. What is your name son?";"MMMMMMMM";"I didn't get that."..."Me, a poor old blind man, and you, a mute. An incredibly BIG mute."

[GORT]

Originally Posted by nycomet

Does anyone know if Young Frankenstein on 50GB Blu-ray disc (originally released in glorious black and white) will include a color version of the film? I wonder if it was shot on color film then converted to grayscale for theatrical release?

Just for you
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[EricJ]

Originally Posted by reginaroadie

"Ohh, my pride, my joyy!! Ah, you must have been the tallest one in your class. My name is Harold, and I live all alone here. What is your name son?";"MMMMMMMM";"I didn't get that."..."Me, a poor old blind man, and you, a mute. An incredibly BIG mute."

"Come back!...I was going to make espresso!"

"What's the dessert?"
"Schwartzwald Kirchetort."
"(MMMMMMMMM!!)"
"Oh, glad you liked it, I'm not partial to desserts myself."
"Who're you talking to?"
"You, you just made a 'yummy' sound..."

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by nycomet

Does anyone know if Young Frankenstein on 50GB Blu-ray disc (originally released in glorious black and white) will include a color version of the film? I wonder if it was shot on color film then converted to grayscale for theatrical release?

Color version! OMG you don't deserve to watch films on Blu ray or DVD! Your collection should be taken away an should be replaced by crppped VHS versions!

[BIGLAD]

Everybody should see this movie.

[thelaserdisc2000]

Originally Posted by BIGLAD

Everybody should see this movie.

True. If I were president, I would make it a federal offense to have never seen young Frankenstein and spaceballs.

[jono_0101]

Originally Posted by BIGLAD

Everybody should see this movie.

this and Robin Hood: Men in Tights!!!
two of the funniest movies ever, ill never get tired of either of these movies

best line="Why don't you hop on down from the table...................nice......hopping...."

[mattym]

Not so sure about RH: MIT, Blazing Saddles is far superior

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by jono_0101

best line="Why don't you hop on down from the table...................nice......hopping...."

<after kneeing him in the groin>
"...Give Mr. Hilltop an extra dollar."

[Teazle]

"What hump?!!!"