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cinerama · 12-30-2022, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Warren Scollan

On the new announcement Bob mentioned that they were working it out with the rights holders. While I have no doubt that "Cat Women" will be one of the upcoming 5, it's public domain!

I don't see any mention of "working it out with the rights holders" below.

"..Plus, I have just been given a green light to announce one of the six titles that are presently confirmed for 3DFA restoration!
I'll give you one hint: unless you were among the select few to see one of the VERY limited 3-D playdates of this title nearly seventy years ago, you have never before seen this incredibly rare and entertaining film in third-dimension!"

Robert Furmanek · 12-31-2022, 03:46 PM

MONEY FROM HOME was photographed in standard aspect ratio 1.37:1 Dynoptic 3-D. This complex system interlocked a pair of three-strip Technicolor cameras meaning that six rolls of film (yellow, cyan, magenta left and right) went through the cameras for every take.

Hal Wallis’ million dollar production was scheduled for a gala New Year’s Eve premiere in 3-D across the country on December 31, 1953. However, Technicolor was not able to prepare the left/right 35mm prints in time and the previews were shown flat. When the film went into wide release in early 1954, 3-D movies were dying at the boxoffice so the film only had 356 playdates in 3-D and 17,220 theatres showed it flat. That is unfortunate as it is a beautifully photographed stereoscopic motion picture.

SMOOT · 12-31-2022, 04:52 PM

I'm a bit confused by
When the film went into wide release in early 1954, 3-D movies were dying at the boxoffice so the film only had 356 playdates in 3-D and 17,220 theatres showed it flat

While it was once easy to find number of motion picture theaters-by-year in the USA, such info now seems limited and hard to find on the internet. But, as I recall, 17,220 theaters would have been just about every theater in the USA in 1954 — And the theaters back then were almost all single-screens.

Robert Furmanek · 12-31-2022, 05:08 PM

Those were the numbers I was given by a very reputable inside source. I suspect that’s a worldwide total.

Robert Furmanek · 12-31-2022, 06:43 PM

As of 1951, there were 95,155 theaters worldwide and 19,796 in the United States. Those statistics do not include drive-in screens.

Reg Hartt · 12-31-2022, 07:23 PM

While you do not specifically state this is the title you were referring to hopefully this is it. If so, it has been a long time coming. FLIGHT TO TANGIER would cap the Paramount 1950s 3D movies.

SMOOT · 12-31-2022, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

As of 1951, there were 95,155 theaters worldwide and 19,796 in the United States. Those statistics do not include drive-in screens.

Thanks for the reply. Help me find those lists and figures again. I once was able to find such information at .gov and exhibition related sites. Now nothing that I can easily find goes back further than 1987.

Robert Furmanek · 12-31-2022, 07:54 PM

Search in the Film Daily yearbooks at the media history digital library.

https://mediahistoryproject.org/coll...aily-year-book

Joe D. · 01-01-2023, 12:56 AM

Well. If the year is 1954 (which would make it almost 70 years old, there are at least eight that Bob, Greg and the 3D archives crew can beautifully restore. And probably more.

https://www.google.com/search?q=1954...obile&ie=UTF-8

grazina31 · 01-01-2023, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

MONEY FROM HOME was photographed in standard aspect ratio 1.37:1 Dynoptic 3-D. This complex system interlocked a pair of three-strip Technicolor cameras meaning that six rolls of film (yellow, cyan, magenta left and right) went through the cameras for every take.

Hal Wallis’ million dollar production was scheduled for a gala New Year’s Eve premiere in 3-D across the country on December 31, 1953. However, Technicolor was not able to prepare the left/right 35mm prints in time and the previews were shown flat. When the film went into wide release in early 1954, 3-D movies were dying at the boxoffice so the film only had 356 playdates in 3-D and 17,220 theatres showed it flat. That is unfortunate as it is a beautifully photographed stereoscopic motion picture.

If this ends up not being the title that is about to be announced, then you need to be right up there with Houdini for being a master of misdirection.

Interdimensional · 01-01-2023, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by grazina31

If this ends up not being the title that is about to be announced, then you need to be right up there with Houdini for being a master of misdirection.

Well I figure it's probably a Paramount title since they're announcing others the day after. Money from Home seems a better fit than Flight to Tangier. Won't be long now.

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Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays!

We will be back on January 3rd!

Here's the Facebook/Twitter 11:00AM New Release Announcement Schedule:
12/24 - 1970s (Gaumont)
12/25 - 4KUHD (Paramount)
12/26 - TV movie (Universal)
12/27 - March 14th (1950s Universal)
12/28 - March 21st (1930s Universal)
12/29 - March 28th (1950s Universal)
12/30 - March 28th (1950s Universal)
12/31 - Lionsgate
1/1 - 3-D Classic
1/2 - 1950s (Paramount)

Attachment 285134

Reg Hartt · 01-01-2023, 01:45 PM

SOUTHWEST PASSAGE is the only real other possibility. Either way, I'm for it. Be neat to have BOTH.

cinerama · 01-01-2023, 03:04 PM

Happy New Year!
Coming Soon on 3-D and Standard Blu-ray!
3-D Restoration by 3-D Film Archive, LLC !
The Glass Web (1953) Starring Edward G. Robinson, John Forsythe, Kathleen Hughes, Marcia Henderson, Richard Denning & Jean Willes – Shot by Maury Gertsman (Red Ball Express) – Directed by Jack Arnold (It Came from Outer Space, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, Revenge of the Creature, The Incredible Shrinking Man, Outside the Law, Tarantula, The Tattered Dress, Man in the the Shadow, No Name on the Bullet).

Interdimensional · 01-01-2023, 03:06 PM

Quite a surprise! Last we heard this had an apparently insurmountable music rights issue. Glad this has been resolved.

Overjoyed!

Robert Furmanek · 01-01-2023, 03:07 PM

Yes, the amazing people at Kino worked very hard with the studio to clear the music rights several months ago. I’ve been dying to share this announcement!

jtchance · 01-01-2023, 03:10 PM

Wow!

Robert Furmanek · 01-01-2023, 03:15 PM

Black and white widescreen 3-D!

grazina31 · 01-01-2023, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

Yes, the amazing people at Kino worked very hard with the studio to clear the music rights several months ago. I’ve been dying to share this announcement!

Well played. You have now achieved the rank of Master. Hopefully, Money From Home will be announced at a later date

WaverBoy · 01-01-2023, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

Yes, the amazing people at Kino worked very hard with the studio to clear the music rights several months ago. I’ve been dying to share this announcement!

Congratulations sir!!! Amazing news!!! Happy New Year indeed!!!

Camps · 01-01-2023, 03:40 PM

I take back every unkind thing I've ever said over the years about Universal.

As for 3DFA and Kino, if I if I put my overwhelming affection fully to words they may both feel compelled to take out a restraining order on me....

12-31-2022, 03:46 PM	#4502
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	MONEY FROM HOME was photographed in standard aspect ratio 1.37:1 Dynoptic 3-D. This complex system interlocked a pair of three-strip Technicolor cameras meaning that six rolls of film (yellow, cyan, magenta left and right) went through the cameras for every take. Hal Wallis’ million dollar production was scheduled for a gala New Year’s Eve premiere in 3-D across the country on December 31, 1953. However, Technicolor was not able to prepare the left/right 35mm prints in time and the previews were shown flat. When the film went into wide release in early 1954, 3-D movies were dying at the boxoffice so the film only had 356 playdates in 3-D and 17,220 theatres showed it flat. That is unfortunate as it is a beautifully photographed stereoscopic motion picture. Last edited by Robert Furmanek; 12-31-2022 at 03:51 PM.

12-31-2022, 07:23 PM	#4506
Reg Hartt Member Member since:Apr 2017	MONEY FROM HOME 3D Blu-ray While you do not specifically state this is the title you were referring to hopefully this is it. If so, it has been a long time coming. FLIGHT TO TANGIER would cap the Paramount 1950s 3D movies.

12-31-2022, 07:54 PM	#4508
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	Search in the Film Daily yearbooks at the media history digital library. https://mediahistoryproject.org/coll...aily-year-book Last edited by Robert Furmanek; 12-31-2022 at 08:10 PM.

01-01-2023, 01:45 PM	#4512
Reg Hartt Member Member since:Apr 2017	Southwest passage SOUTHWEST PASSAGE is the only real other possibility. Either way, I'm for it. Be neat to have BOTH.

12-31-2022, 04:52 PM	#4503
SMOOT Power Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray reviews:14	I'm a bit confused by When the film went into wide release in early 1954, 3-D movies were dying at the boxoffice so the film only had 356 playdates in 3-D and 17,220 theatres showed it flat While it was once easy to find number of motion picture theaters-by-year in the USA, such info now seems limited and hard to find on the internet. But, as I recall, 17,220 theaters would have been just about every theater in the USA in 1954 — And the theaters back then were almost all single-screens.

12-31-2022, 05:08 PM	#4504
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	Those were the numbers I was given by a very reputable inside source. I suspect that’s a worldwide total.

12-31-2022, 06:43 PM	#4505
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	As of 1951, there were 95,155 theaters worldwide and 19,796 in the United States. Those statistics do not include drive-in screens.

01-01-2023, 12:56 AM	#4509
Joe D. Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Bronx, NY Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:1	Well. If the year is 1954 (which would make it almost 70 years old, there are at least eight that Bob, Greg and the 3D archives crew can beautifully restore. And probably more. https://www.google.com/search?q=1954...obile&ie=UTF-8

01-01-2023, 03:04 PM	#4513
cinerama Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Florida	Happy New Year! Coming Soon on 3-D and Standard Blu-ray! 3-D Restoration by 3-D Film Archive, LLC ! The Glass Web (1953) Starring Edward G. Robinson, John Forsythe, Kathleen Hughes, Marcia Henderson, Richard Denning & Jean Willes – Shot by Maury Gertsman (Red Ball Express) – Directed by Jack Arnold (It Came from Outer Space, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, Revenge of the Creature, The Incredible Shrinking Man, Outside the Law, Tarantula, The Tattered Dress, Man in the the Shadow, No Name on the Bullet).

01-01-2023, 03:06 PM	#4514
Interdimensional Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2014	Quite a surprise! Last we heard this had an apparently insurmountable music rights issue. Glad this has been resolved. Overjoyed!

01-01-2023, 03:07 PM	#4515
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	Yes, the amazing people at Kino worked very hard with the studio to clear the music rights several months ago. I’ve been dying to share this announcement!

01-01-2023, 03:10 PM	#4516
jtchance Special Member Member since:May 2011 Location:Connecticut Blu-ray collection:283	Wow!

01-01-2023, 03:15 PM	#4517
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	Black and white widescreen 3-D!

01-01-2023, 03:40 PM	#4520
Camps Expert Member Member since:Jun 2017	I take back every unkind thing I've ever said over the years about Universal. As for 3DFA and Kino, if I if I put my overwhelming affection fully to words they may both feel compelled to take out a restraining order on me....

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