Have any silent films been released in Blu-ray yet? Any scheduled for release? - Blu-ray Forum

Quinlan · 11-12-2008, 08:12 PM

I am looking forward to Metropolis, The General and Flesh and the Devil.

stockstar1138 · 11-12-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Quinlan

I am looking forward to Metropolis, The General and Flesh and the Devil.

Metropolis is scheduled, forget the date.

JJJ225 · 11-12-2008, 09:21 PM

They probably pushed the Metropolis date back a bit, since they found the new footage. I believe Kino said they wanted to include the new-found footage with their Blu Ray release, so it'll take some time for them to re-master that.

But nothing else announced yet. I assume we'll get some Chaplin next.

dk3dknight · 11-12-2008, 09:29 PM

I would love to watch the The General.. it was train silent movie.. the main character was deemed not worthy to marry his sweethart because he worked on a train instead of being in the army.

I watched it in theater arts 4...

stow123 · 11-12-2008, 09:54 PM

do they have dts master audio

whippersnapper · 11-12-2008, 10:03 PM

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do they have dts master audio

If they don't, a lot of folks will refuse to buy it!!

matthewrounds · 11-12-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by stow123

do they have dts master audio

They can surely have PCM right, it won't take up much more room than a DTS HD-MA track

Quinlan · 11-12-2008, 10:18 PM

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If they don't, a lot of folks will refuse to buy it!!

Good point. Silents might not be conducive for BD release. On the other hand, BD could help improve silents original, new and piano scores.

Galley · 11-12-2008, 10:18 PM

"Wings", the first Best Picture Oscar winner is rumored. That was silent, wasn't it?

Quinlan · 11-12-2008, 10:20 PM

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"Wings", the first Best Picture Oscar winner is rumored. That was silent, wasn't it?

It sure was. I that is one I haven't seen yet.

SquidPuppet · 11-12-2008, 10:20 PM

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1424

Quinlan · 11-12-2008, 10:39 PM

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https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1424

Thanks SquidPuppet for the link. I missed that the first time around. Any news about silents I am interested in.

JJJ225 · 11-13-2008, 12:41 AM

Well the scores can still be DTS Master Audio.

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do they have dts master audio

ajmrowland · 11-13-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by matthewrounds

They can surely have PCM right, it won't take up much more room than a DTS HD-MA track

But it will only be 2-channel for some setups. oh well, It's a really old movie, anyway.

monkeyjb1988 · 11-13-2008, 12:36 PM

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do they have dts master audio

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Originally Posted by whippersnapper

If they don't, a lot of folks will refuse to buy it!!

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Originally Posted by matthewrounds

They can surely have PCM right, it won't take up much more room than a DTS HD-MA track

Smart alecks!

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Good point. Silents might not be conducive for BD release. On the other hand, BD could help improve silents original, new and piano scores.

You're forgeting one small detail: the picture. Even if sound is less of a concern, which it shouldn't due to any music, the picture will be improved. That makes silent films viable on Blu.

Quinlan · 11-13-2008, 06:35 PM

[/QUOTE]You're forgeting one small detail: the picture. Even if sound is less of a concern, which it shouldn't due to any music, the picture will be improved. That makes silent films viable on Blu.[/QUOTE]

Picture is what it's all about when your dealing with silents. Most don't talk about the silent movie score when sharing their thoughts about a silent movie that most people have not seen.

supersix4 · 11-13-2008, 06:46 PM

I wonder what the score for the audio would be on the review

WyldeMan45 · 11-13-2008, 07:51 PM

Well the only silent film I'm aware of features a nearly silent actor in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back??

http://www.amazon.com/Jay-Silent-Strike-Back-Blu-ray/dp/B000H7J9PS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1226609401&sr=8-2

vanscottie · 11-13-2008, 08:57 PM

Considering the available space there would be room for several soundtracks, single piano, organ, full orchestra, modern composition, etc...as well as several commentary tracks

masoud90 · 11-13-2008, 09:30 PM

This probs will not happen, but the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari...1921 I believe it was. I LOVE that movie...oohh and maybe Birth of a Nation or Intolerance.

11-12-2008, 08:12 PM	#1
Quinlan Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:5	Have any silent films been released in Blu-ray yet? Any scheduled for release? I am looking forward to Metropolis, The General and Flesh and the Devil.

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11-12-2008, 09:21 PM	#3
JJJ225 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:New York City 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:104 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:32	They probably pushed the Metropolis date back a bit, since they found the new footage. I believe Kino said they wanted to include the new-found footage with their Blu Ray release, so it'll take some time for them to re-master that. But nothing else announced yet. I assume we'll get some Chaplin next.

11-12-2008, 09:29 PM	#4
dk3dknight Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2007 Location:Arlington, Texas PSNetwork: dk3dknight PostCount: 0001 Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 2	I would love to watch the The General.. it was train silent movie.. the main character was deemed not worthy to marry his sweethart because he worked on a train instead of being in the army. I watched it in theater arts 4...

11-12-2008, 09:54 PM	#5
stow123 Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:yorkshire england Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:2	do they have dts master audio

11-12-2008, 10:18 PM	#9
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	"Wings", the first Best Picture Oscar winner is rumored. That was silent, wasn't it?

11-12-2008, 10:20 PM	#11
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1424

11-13-2008, 06:35 PM	#16
Quinlan Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:5	[/QUOTE]You're forgeting one small detail: the picture. Even if sound is less of a concern, which it shouldn't due to any music, the picture will be improved. That makes silent films viable on Blu.[/QUOTE] Picture is what it's all about when your dealing with silents. Most don't talk about the silent movie score when sharing their thoughts about a silent movie that most people have not seen.

11-13-2008, 06:46 PM	#17
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	I wonder what the score for the audio would be on the review

11-13-2008, 07:51 PM	#18
WyldeMan45 Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Western Washington Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:15	Well the only silent film I'm aware of features a nearly silent actor in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back?? http://www.amazon.com/Jay-Silent-Strike-Back-Blu-ray/dp/B000H7J9PS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1226609401&sr=8-2

11-13-2008, 08:57 PM	#19
vanscottie Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:33 Blu-ray collection:891 Blu-ray reviews:1	Considering the available space there would be room for several soundtracks, single piano, organ, full orchestra, modern composition, etc...as well as several commentary tracks

11-13-2008, 09:30 PM	#20
masoud90 Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:3	This probs will not happen, but the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari...1921 I believe it was. I LOVE that movie...oohh and maybe Birth of a Nation or Intolerance.

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