Stalag 17 (1953) 10/8/13. 10 years later. Pre-order - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 06-20-2013, 07:56 AM

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Stalag 17 is a 1953 war film which tells the story of a group of American airmen held in a German World War II prisoner of war camp, who come to suspect that one of their number is an informant. It was adapted from a Broadway play.

Produced and directed by Billy Wilder, it starred William Holden, Don Taylor, Robert Strauss, Neville Brand, Harvey Lembeck, and Peter Graves (Strauss and Lembeck both appeared in the original Broadway production); Wilder also cast Otto Preminger in the role of the camp's Commandant.

The film was adapted by Wilder and Edwin Blum from the Broadway play by Donald Bevan and Edmund Trzcinski who were both prisoners in Stalag 17B in Austria. (Trzcinski appears in the film as a prisoner.) The play was directed by José Ferrer and was the Broadway debut of John Ericson as Sefton. It began its run in May 1951, continued for 472 performances and was based on the experiences of its authors. The character Sefton was loosely based on Joe Palazzo, a flier in Edmund Trzcinski's prisoner-of-war barracks.

The script was rewritten quite a bit by Wilder and Blum and the film was shot in chronological order (not the usual practice as that method is more expensive and time-consuming). In a featurette made later, members of the cast said that they themselves did not know the identity of the informant until the last three days of shooting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stalag_17

Bruce Morrison · 06-20-2013, 08:58 AM

Billy Wilder is one of my favourite directors, but Stalag 17 has never been one of my favourite Wilder films. I may rent this first, as I should probably give it another look.

I'm still hoping that Criterion will release a Blu upgrade of Ace In The Hole, and that Fox/MGM will eventually get around to The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes.

balthazar_bee · 06-20-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Morrison

Billy Wilder is one of my favourite directors, but Stalag 17 has never been one of my favourite Wilder films.

Me neither...though I think my love of Bill Holden may carry the day.

I'm in complete agreement about Ace in the Hole -- Criterion's gotta get around to blu-ing that nasty little valentine.

Blu Titan · 06-20-2013, 11:48 AM

Pre-ordered

. Can't wait to see this film.

jrsl76 · 06-20-2013, 11:57 AM

Not among my favorite Wilders, but I'll probably end up buying it.

The Great Owl · 06-20-2013, 11:59 AM

You'd better believe that I'll be purchasing this one. Woo hoo!

octagon · 06-20-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsl76

Not among my favorite Wilders, but I'll probably end up buying it.

I'm a little ambivelant about it as well but for ten-twelve bucks how can you not?

NoirFan · 06-20-2013, 12:50 PM

Wasn't this originally rumored to be a double-feature disc (forget what it was planned to be paired with)? Glad WB abandoned that idea.

HD Goofnut · 06-20-2013, 01:06 PM

About time we got a date. Another William Holden classic for sure.

Scottie · 06-20-2013, 02:08 PM

This sounds excellent. Count me in!

rkolinski · 06-20-2013, 02:34 PM

Having more William Holden on BD is just wonderful news so I am very happy!

Tin Drum · 06-20-2013, 02:35 PM

This film is amazing and, unlike many other surprise reveal films, it never loses it's greatness on subsequent viewings.

Holden is fantastic but the rest of the cast are excellent. I love the comedic elements of the film but it never strays from that dramatic impact.

HD Goofnut · 06-20-2013, 02:56 PM

"Shapiro. Shapiro. Shapiro. Shapiro."

TheHumanTornado · 06-20-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Wasn't this originally rumored to be a double-feature disc (forget what it was planned to be paired with)? Glad WB abandoned that idea.

Yea I believe it was the Dirty Dozen?

Race Bannon · 06-20-2013, 11:45 PM

I love the film and Wilder, but I'm not sure I'll updrade my DVD copy. I still haven't bought Sunset Boulevard.

monorail91 · 06-21-2013, 12:16 AM

Great movie! I never got around to picking up this DVD, so welcome to my collection Bluie.

majorkonig41 · 06-21-2013, 12:57 AM

I can't be more excited to have this finally released on Blu. My dad showed me this movie when I was young and it sparked my love for old movies. Just please give us a good transfer.

octagon · 06-21-2013, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by majorkonig41

Just please give us a good transfer.

If An Officer and a Gentleman and The Odd Couple are any indication then I like our chances.

ltlane777 · 06-21-2013, 02:45 AM

Great news! I hope they continue to make old Paramount's into Blu-rays!

oildude · 06-21-2013, 04:36 AM

A great William Holden film.

Now Paramount/Warner, please, please, please upgrade The Bridges at Toko-ri to blu. My favorite Holden film. Best naval jet aircraft movie ever made with a powerful and moving performance by Holden. Also stars Grace Kelly. Can't believe it isn't out yet.

Stalag-17 coming out gives me a glimmer of hope.

06-20-2013, 02:35 PM	#12
Tin Drum Special Member Member since:Aug 2011 Trading Score:73	This film is amazing and, unlike many other surprise reveal films, it never loses it's greatness on subsequent viewings. Holden is fantastic but the rest of the cast are excellent. I love the comedic elements of the film but it never strays from that dramatic impact. Last edited by Tin Drum; 06-20-2013 at 02:46 PM.

06-20-2013, 08:58 AM	#2
Bruce Morrison Power Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:340 Blu-ray collection:2246 DVD collection:581	Billy Wilder is one of my favourite directors, but Stalag 17 has never been one of my favourite Wilder films. I may rent this first, as I should probably give it another look. I'm still hoping that Criterion will release a Blu upgrade of Ace In The Hole, and that Fox/MGM will eventually get around to The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes.

06-20-2013, 11:48 AM	#4
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Pre-ordered . Can't wait to see this film.

06-20-2013, 11:57 AM	#5
jrsl76 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Glendale, CA 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:3240 DVD collection:637 Trading Score:66	Not among my favorite Wilders, but I'll probably end up buying it.

06-20-2013, 11:59 AM	#6
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6032 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	You'd better believe that I'll be purchasing this one. Woo hoo!

06-20-2013, 12:50 PM	#8
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Wasn't this originally rumored to be a double-feature disc (forget what it was planned to be paired with)? Glad WB abandoned that idea.

06-20-2013, 01:06 PM	#9
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	About time we got a date. Another William Holden classic for sure.

06-20-2013, 02:08 PM	#10
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	This sounds excellent. Count me in!

06-20-2013, 02:34 PM	#11
rkolinski Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:184 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:3078 Blu-ray reviews: 17	Having more William Holden on BD is just wonderful news so I am very happy!

06-20-2013, 02:56 PM	#13
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	"Shapiro. Shapiro. Shapiro. Shapiro."

06-20-2013, 11:45 PM	#15
Race Bannon Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:1052 DVD collection:242 Digital collection:1	I love the film and Wilder, but I'm not sure I'll updrade my DVD copy. I still haven't bought Sunset Boulevard.

06-21-2013, 12:16 AM	#16
monorail91 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:423 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:1	Great movie! I never got around to picking up this DVD, so welcome to my collection Bluie.

06-21-2013, 12:57 AM	#17
majorkonig41 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Inbetween reality and fantasy. Trading Score:8	I can't be more excited to have this finally released on Blu. My dad showed me this movie when I was young and it sparked my love for old movies. Just please give us a good transfer.

06-21-2013, 02:45 AM	#19
ltlane777 Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Sacramento, CA 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:1885 DVD collection:3463 Blu-ray reviews: 17	Great news! I hope they continue to make old Paramount's into Blu-rays!

06-21-2013, 04:36 AM	#20
oildude Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:With the Ale and Quail Club on a train to Palm Beach 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:4770 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 37	A great William Holden film. Now Paramount/Warner, please, please, please upgrade The Bridges at Toko-ri to blu. My favorite Holden film. Best naval jet aircraft movie ever made with a powerful and moving performance by Holden. Also stars Grace Kelly. Can't believe it isn't out yet. Stalag-17 coming out gives me a glimmer of hope.

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