Cease Fire! in 3-D (1953) 3D Blu-ray [Region A Locked] - Blu-ray Forum

Robert Furmanek · 03-28-2017, 04:38 PM

Cease Fire 3D Blu-ray

We are very proud to announce a 3-D Film Archive restoration for Kino Lorber Studio Classics of a very important and historic motion picture:

http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/cease-fire

clckworang · 03-28-2017, 05:42 PM

I've never seen it, but it sounds like it was quite the extraordinary production. Really looking forward to checking this one out.

MercurySeven · 03-28-2017, 05:56 PM

I'll definitely buy this. It wasn't on my radar at all, but I trust you guys at the 3-D Film Archive implicitly at this point.

The reviews cited in that (very good) article make it sound like a Platoon of its day. If that's the case, I'm all over this film. But I have to wonder how it holds up after several decades of great, and increasingly realistic, war movies. Casting real soldiers is interesting. I've seen it backfire in the past because that authenticity the filmmakers were striving for was lost through the men "acting" their parts instead of being themselves. That could potentially date the film more than anything. The 3-D is the obvious draw, and of course the when and where it was filmed make it a fascinating piece of movie history.

Did anyone here see it at the 2006 Expo? If so, what are your thoughts on the film and the 3-D?

the13thman · 03-28-2017, 06:01 PM

This sounds like it's going to look amazing in 3D.

The 3-D Film Archive article makes me think it will be a hell (excuse the language!) of a lot better than Dragonfly Squadron.

Like all the other vintage 3D classics Kino are putting out, there's no way that this will ever be released in Region B so I will order this the minute it's available.

infiniteCR · 03-28-2017, 06:02 PM

You can see more discussion on this one and the 2D version here https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...+#post12772730

revgen · 03-28-2017, 06:18 PM

I saw the picture in 3-D at the 2013 3-D Expo. The 3-D strength is typical of golden age 3-D films. Strong and immersive without hurting your eyes like the 80's films.

The soldiers aren't really convincing as "actors". It's pace and tone was unusual for a war film at the time, resembling a documentary moreso than a "hollywood" war movie (think of Battleground (1949) released 4 years earlier), but the dark noir-like cinematography was far better than what you'd see in a documentary. I wouldn't be surprised if this film influenced Anthony Mann when he made his underrated Korean war classic Men in War (1957).

Joe D. · 03-28-2017, 07:10 PM

It fascinates me being a lover of 3D and will certainly be on the lookout for this one.

kidglov3s · 03-28-2017, 07:11 PM

Awesome, always excited to see anything in the way of vintage 3D, especially from 3DFA!

Quake1028 · 03-28-2017, 08:17 PM

Day zero, if possible earlier than that

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Zivouhr · 03-29-2017, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

We are very proud to announce a 3-D Film Archive restoration for Kino Lorber Studio Classics of a very important and historic motion picture:

http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/cease-fire

Great news, thanks Bob. Congratulations on the restoration work 3-D Film Archives is undertaking for Cease Fire 3D. It will be another piece of 3D history restored. Thank you, and to Kino Lorber's support as well to 3D.

The amount of articles and detail in your link, very helpful and informative, thanks!

cinerama · 03-29-2017, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quake1028

Day zero, if possible earlier than that

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Oh Ya!

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Quake1028 · 03-29-2017, 01:18 PM

Kino is just incredible for vintage 3D, the best label we have. So thankful for them.

mikeweeks · 03-29-2017, 08:33 PM

This is one of the few 3d movies i never scene. I took the street car to downtown Los Angeles, I believed it was the Warners theatre in the 50's. When i purchased my ticket there was a hand written sign saying not in 3d. I was so upset, i didn't go. Went to another theatre in the area. As far as i know there was no 3d showings in the Los Angeles area and i check the newspapers good. Finally ill get to see it.

Robert Furmanek · 03-29-2017, 09:04 PM

CEASE FIRE played at the Palace, Vogue and Picwood. There's an advertisement on this page:

http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/home/cease-fire-articles

Shaggy1978 · 03-29-2017, 09:44 PM

I'm in... where/when is the pre-order?

Robert Furmanek · 03-29-2017, 09:53 PM

That will be announced by Kino as we get closer to the finish line.

mikeweeks · 03-29-2017, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

CEASE FIRE played at the Palace, Vogue and Picwood. There's an advertisement on this page:

http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/home/cease-fire-articles

That was a premier ad opening day. I'm sure there were no 3d engagements after that. At least at the Palace. When i went , wasn't 3d. Could be wrong at the other theaters but i always scaned movie pages in Los Angeles Times very careful. 3d wasn't in the ads. Thank you i get to see it soon in 3d, the way it was meant to be seen. I've waited a long time.

Robert Furmanek · 03-29-2017, 11:40 PM

Perhaps they had projection issues the day you attended?

CEASE FIRE was held over in 3-D for a second week at all three theatres. After that, it opened in 3-D at a number of other theatres in the area, including the UA and Valley in Pomona and the Imperial in Long Beach.

Here's the closing day ad from the LA Times, January 26, 1954.

Zivouhr · 03-30-2017, 01:17 AM

Here's an informative Trailer video highlighting Cease Fire 3D.

Robert Furmanek · 03-30-2017, 03:17 AM

Here's the LA Times ad on January 21, 1954

03-28-2017, 04:38 PM	#1
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	Cease Fire! in 3-D (1953) 3D Blu-ray [Region A Locked] Cease Fire 3D Blu-ray We are very proud to announce a 3-D Film Archive restoration for Kino Lorber Studio Classics of a very important and historic motion picture: http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/cease-fire Last edited by Deciazulado; 09-27-2018 at 11:57 AM.

03-29-2017, 08:33 PM	#13
mikeweeks Junior Member Member since:Feb 2017	Cease Fire This is one of the few 3d movies i never scene. I took the street car to downtown Los Angeles, I believed it was the Warners theatre in the 50's. When i purchased my ticket there was a hand written sign saying not in 3d. I was so upset, i didn't go. Went to another theatre in the area. As far as i know there was no 3d showings in the Los Angeles area and i check the newspapers good. Finally ill get to see it.

03-29-2017, 09:04 PM	#14
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	CEASE FIRE played at the Palace, Vogue and Picwood. There's an advertisement on this page: http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/home/cease-fire-articles Last edited by Robert Furmanek; 03-29-2017 at 09:53 PM.

03-28-2017, 05:42 PM	#2
clckworang Active Member Member since:Jan 2012	I've never seen it, but it sounds like it was quite the extraordinary production. Really looking forward to checking this one out.

03-28-2017, 05:56 PM	#3
MercurySeven Senior Member Member since:Sep 2015 Location:England 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:364 Blu-ray reviews:5	I'll definitely buy this. It wasn't on my radar at all, but I trust you guys at the 3-D Film Archive implicitly at this point. The reviews cited in that (very good) article make it sound like a Platoon of its day. If that's the case, I'm all over this film. But I have to wonder how it holds up after several decades of great, and increasingly realistic, war movies. Casting real soldiers is interesting. I've seen it backfire in the past because that authenticity the filmmakers were striving for was lost through the men "acting" their parts instead of being themselves. That could potentially date the film more than anything. The 3-D is the obvious draw, and of course the when and where it was filmed make it a fascinating piece of movie history. Did anyone here see it at the 2006 Expo? If so, what are your thoughts on the film and the 3-D?

03-28-2017, 06:01 PM	#4
the13thman Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015 Location:London, England 4K collection:149 Blu-ray collection:2914 DVD collection:35 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	This sounds like it's going to look amazing in 3D. The 3-D Film Archive article makes me think it will be a hell (excuse the language!) of a lot better than Dragonfly Squadron. Like all the other vintage 3D classics Kino are putting out, there's no way that this will ever be released in Region B so I will order this the minute it's available.

03-28-2017, 06:02 PM	#5
infiniteCR Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 4K collection:327 Blu-ray collection:1649 DVD collection:190 Blu-ray reviews:5	You can see more discussion on this one and the 2D version here https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...+#post12772730

03-28-2017, 06:18 PM	#6
revgen Power Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Southern California, USA Trading Score:17	I saw the picture in 3-D at the 2013 3-D Expo. The 3-D strength is typical of golden age 3-D films. Strong and immersive without hurting your eyes like the 80's films. The soldiers aren't really convincing as "actors". It's pace and tone was unusual for a war film at the time, resembling a documentary moreso than a "hollywood" war movie (think of Battleground (1949) released 4 years earlier), but the dark noir-like cinematography was far better than what you'd see in a documentary. I wouldn't be surprised if this film influenced Anthony Mann when he made his underrated Korean war classic Men in War (1957).

03-28-2017, 07:10 PM	#7
Joe D. Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Bronx, NY Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:1	It fascinates me being a lover of 3D and will certainly be on the lookout for this one.

03-28-2017, 07:11 PM	#8
kidglov3s Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:2124	Awesome, always excited to see anything in the way of vintage 3D, especially from 3DFA!

03-28-2017, 08:17 PM	#9
Quake1028 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tampa, FL Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:584 Blu-ray collection:2527 DVD collection:549 iTunes collection:342 Trading Score:184	Day zero, if possible earlier than that .

03-29-2017, 01:18 PM	#12
Quake1028 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tampa, FL Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:584 Blu-ray collection:2527 DVD collection:549 iTunes collection:342 Trading Score:184	Kino is just incredible for vintage 3D, the best label we have. So thankful for them.

03-29-2017, 09:44 PM	#15
Shaggy1978 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Midlothian, TX (Suburb of Dallas) 4K collection:505 Blu-ray collection:1545 DVD collection:7 MA collection:4 Digital collection:121 iTunes collection:2 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:4	I'm in... where/when is the pre-order?

03-29-2017, 09:53 PM	#16
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	That will be announced by Kino as we get closer to the finish line.

03-29-2017, 11:40 PM	#18
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	Perhaps they had projection issues the day you attended? CEASE FIRE was held over in 3-D for a second week at all three theatres. After that, it opened in 3-D at a number of other theatres in the area, including the UA and Valley in Pomona and the Imperial in Long Beach. Here's the closing day ad from the LA Times, January 26, 1954.

03-30-2017, 03:17 AM	#20
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	Here's the LA Times ad on January 21, 1954

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