John Wayne on Blu-ray - Page 41 - Blu-ray Forum

tomkatholic · 07-12-2019, 04:56 AM

Jet Pilot

glennstl · 07-12-2019, 09:11 AM

Also, just thought of The Alamo

hky828 · 07-12-2019, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glennstl

Just curious: What major ( or even very good) Wayne movies are still not available in Region 1/A?

For me, The Sons of Katie Elder and definitely, The Shootist.

Wondering what else is missing.

The High and the Mighty (1954)
Donovan's Reef (1963)

CinemaScope · 07-12-2019, 10:38 AM

The two I'd really like are:

The Alamo
In Harm's Way.

andy.felderman9728 · 07-13-2019, 05:21 PM

I'd love to see all of those as well as Three Godfathers.

Doc Moonlight · 07-13-2019, 08:30 PM

Also missing on blu, HONDO in 3D.

Tom Servo · 07-14-2019, 12:40 AM

Tycoon
The Wings of Eagles

And the situation with The Alamo roadshow version technicolor elements is very frustrating. Probably beyond saving by now.

glennstl · 07-14-2019, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Servo

Tycoon
The Wings of Eagles

And the situation with The Alamo roadshow version technicolor elements is very frustrating. Probably beyond saving by now.

I had no idea the Alamo has issues. I guess that explains why there’s been no Blu release obviously.

What exactly is wrong with the technicolor elements? What happened? ( just curious)

CinemaScope · 07-14-2019, 08:50 AM

As I understand it, the extra roadshow footage is kaput, but the version that went on general release (the version I saw way back then) is in a poor state but savable, or it was when Robert Harris was going to do a restoration a few years ago...& the lovely people at MGM said no.

DavidRoylance · 07-14-2019, 12:01 PM

With The Alamo, I am assuming Kino Lorber will be attempting to see what they can do behind the scenes with their MGM deal.

I'm certain that Warner Archive will be looking at The Wings of Eagles. The HD clips on their youtube channel look awesome.

Duke_45 · 07-14-2019, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomkatholic

Jet Pilot

Absolutely! But I only want it, if it’s released in its proper aspect ratio. The film completed principle photography in 1949, but wasn’t released into theaters until 1957. As such, the film was cropped to fit on the then popular 1:75-1 ratio screen. And that is how the DVD was released as well. I’m lucky enough to have the proper version on laserdisc. That and the roadshow version of The Alamo are my two most prized possessions on laserdisc

glennstl · 08-04-2019, 02:03 AM

I want to watch a Wayne Blu tonight...just having trouble picking one out. I own about 25 of them. Thinking about going with Stagecoach...can’t go wrong with that.

Also, thanks to the OP for adding Pittsburgh, Reap The Wild Wind and The Spoilers to the beginning page and updating it.

Just curious: when are these three coming out? Has a release date been announced?

glennstl · 08-04-2019, 02:12 AM

Never mind...just saw all three movies are coming out September 10. About 3 weeks before my birthday. I know what I’m asking for!

Duke_45 · 08-04-2019, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glennstl

I want to watch a Wayne Blu tonight...just having trouble picking one out. I own about 25 of them. Thinking about going with Stagecoach...can’t go wrong with that.

Also, thanks to the OP for adding Pittsburgh, Reap The Wild Wind and The Spoilers to the beginning page and updating it.

Just curious: when are these three coming out? Has a release date been announced?

Stagecoach would be a great choice! The Indian attack on the stagecoach was one of film makings greatest achievements. Right up there with Ben Hur’s chariot race

glennstl · 08-06-2019, 04:52 AM

I’ve only seen it once before on Amazon streaming, but tonight I ordered The Angel and The Bad Man (1947) from eBay new. Looking forward to see this in HD and for only the second time. Plus I love Gail Russell. It’s maybe one of Wayne’s secondary titles, but I remember when I saw it the one time, really enjoying it.

Michael24 · 08-06-2019, 05:13 AM

I've wanted to see Angel and the Badman ever since learning it served as inspiration for Witness with Harrison Ford, which I love.

glennstl · 08-07-2019, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael24

I've wanted to see Angel and the Badman ever since learning it served as inspiration for Witness with Harrison Ford, which I love.

I had never heard this. Thanks for mentioning it! I learned something new

glennstl · 08-13-2019, 02:18 AM

Finally got my copy of 1947's, Angel and the Badman.

Watching it right now and it's terrific. Wayne is giving a great performance and the story is really good, too.

I think for an Olive release the picture quality looks very nice. Obviously I wish there were some extras or commentaries or something, but, alas, I'm just glad it's on Blu.

Also, I'm in love with Gail Russell

Duke_45 · 08-13-2019, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glennstl

Also, I'm in love with Gail Russell

She was a beauty, who died much too young.

Richard--W · 08-14-2019, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glennstl

....
Also, I'm in love with Gail Russell

Yeah, we all go through that when we watch Angel and the Badman.

In real life Gail was in love with John Wayne. She's achingly vulnerable in the
film. One can see she's going through something more or other than acting.

07-14-2019, 12:40 AM	#807
Tom Servo Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:219 Blu-ray collection:4418 DVD collection:237 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Tycoon The Wings of Eagles And the situation with The Alamo roadshow version technicolor elements is very frustrating. Probably beyond saving by now. Last edited by Tom Servo; 07-14-2019 at 12:51 AM.

07-12-2019, 04:56 AM	#801
tomkatholic Active Member Member since:Apr 2010	Jet Pilot

07-12-2019, 09:11 AM	#802
glennstl Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:St. Louis, MO. 4K collection:366 Blu-ray collection:1238 DVD collection:87	Also, just thought of The Alamo

07-12-2019, 10:38 AM	#804
CinemaScope Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2011 Location:London	The two I'd really like are: The Alamo In Harm's Way.

07-13-2019, 05:21 PM	#805
andy.felderman9728 Junior Member Member since:Jan 2014	I'd love to see all of those as well as Three Godfathers.

07-13-2019, 08:30 PM	#806
Doc Moonlight Expert Member Member since:Jun 2013 Trading Score:2	Also missing on blu, HONDO in 3D.

07-14-2019, 08:50 AM	#809
CinemaScope Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2011 Location:London	As I understand it, the extra roadshow footage is kaput, but the version that went on general release (the version I saw way back then) is in a poor state but savable, or it was when Robert Harris was going to do a restoration a few years ago...& the lovely people at MGM said no.

07-14-2019, 12:01 PM	#810
DavidRoylance Special Member Member since:Feb 2013	With The Alamo, I am assuming Kino Lorber will be attempting to see what they can do behind the scenes with their MGM deal. I'm certain that Warner Archive will be looking at The Wings of Eagles. The HD clips on their youtube channel look awesome.

08-04-2019, 02:03 AM	#812
glennstl Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:St. Louis, MO. 4K collection:366 Blu-ray collection:1238 DVD collection:87	I want to watch a Wayne Blu tonight...just having trouble picking one out. I own about 25 of them. Thinking about going with Stagecoach...can’t go wrong with that. Also, thanks to the OP for adding Pittsburgh, Reap The Wild Wind and The Spoilers to the beginning page and updating it. Just curious: when are these three coming out? Has a release date been announced?

08-04-2019, 02:12 AM	#813
glennstl Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:St. Louis, MO. 4K collection:366 Blu-ray collection:1238 DVD collection:87	Never mind...just saw all three movies are coming out September 10. About 3 weeks before my birthday. I know what I’m asking for!

08-06-2019, 04:52 AM	#815
glennstl Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:St. Louis, MO. 4K collection:366 Blu-ray collection:1238 DVD collection:87	I’ve only seen it once before on Amazon streaming, but tonight I ordered The Angel and The Bad Man (1947) from eBay new. Looking forward to see this in HD and for only the second time. Plus I love Gail Russell. It’s maybe one of Wayne’s secondary titles, but I remember when I saw it the one time, really enjoying it.

08-06-2019, 05:13 AM	#816
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	I've wanted to see Angel and the Badman ever since learning it served as inspiration for Witness with Harrison Ford, which I love.

08-13-2019, 02:18 AM	#818
glennstl Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:St. Louis, MO. 4K collection:366 Blu-ray collection:1238 DVD collection:87	Finally got my copy of 1947's, Angel and the Badman. Watching it right now and it's terrific. Wayne is giving a great performance and the story is really good, too. I think for an Olive release the picture quality looks very nice. Obviously I wish there were some extras or commentaries or something, but, alas, I'm just glad it's on Blu. Also, I'm in love with Gail Russell

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals