Sharpe's Mission

Starring:Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, Abigail Cruttenden, James Laurenson, Hugh Fraser, Mark Strong (II), Andrew Schofield, Nigel Betts, Warren Saire, John Tams, Jason Salkey, Diana Perez, Peter Le Campion, Olivier Pierre, Christian Rodska, Berrin Politi, Michael Mallinson (II), Aysun Metiner, Ercument Balakoglu
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Buck Rogers
Starring: Buster Crabbe , Constance Moore , Jackie Moran , Jack Mulhall , and Anthony Warde
Director: Ford Beebe , and Saul A. Goodkind
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While it lacks the baroque, fantastical quality of the previous Flash Gordon serials (which also starred Buster Crabbe), the Buck Rogers serial still exemplifies the freewheeling spirit of pulp-magazine space opera of the 1930s. Crash-landing in the Arctic in the 20th century, Buck Rogers and his sidekick Buddy Wade (Jackie Moran) use a special gas to induce suspended animation, only to be awakened 500 years later when the world is ruled by the evil Killer Kane. We are told that Kane's ascendancy is a direct result of the 20th century's failure to solve the problem of crime. But luckily, Buck Rogers is here to fight Kane's evil domination of mankind, which involves making obedient robots out of folks by strapping an "amnesia helmet" on their heads. (The helmet looks like the sawed-off end of a cheesy rocket ship, complete with fins.) Most of the episodes deal with invasion forces from the planet Saturn and whose side they're going to take, Killer Kane's or Buck's, affording plenty of opportunity for spaceships to zip back and forth, propelled by sparks and rising smoke. All the trappings and tropes of space opera abound: ray guns, space travel, villainous political figures, alien civilizations. In a way, the flaws seem quaint--the wooden acting, the cheesy costumes and sets, the flimsy space crafts, the similarity between the surface of Saturn and certain California deserts, and the way Buck needs no learning curve after traveling 500 years into the future. It's great adolescent fun. --Jim Gay

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Preserved in a state of suspended animation for 500 years by the Nirvano gas in the gondola of their dirigible wrecked in the arctic ice wastes, Buck Rogers (Buster Crabbe) and Buddy (Jackie Moran) are rescued by scientists in the year 2500 to find the world under the despotic rule of Killer Kane (Anthony Warde) and his super gangsters. Using an arsenal of fantastic weapons created in Dr. Huer's (C. Montague Shaw) clandestine laboratory, the group attempts to seek aid from the planet Saturn to oust the tyrannical ruler only to find that his henchmen have already taken over control of the Prince of Saturn. After several harrowing adventures with the Zugg men, Buck and Buddy return to Earth only to be shot down, imprisoned and finally rescued to participate in a spectacular air battle to wrest control of the Universe from the sinister intergalactic despot.Approximately Released by Universal Pictures. Bonus Features: Animated Menu| Scene Selection| Photo Gallery| Bonus Serial Trailers. Specs: DVD9; Dolby Digital Mono; 241 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1939; SRP - $19.99.

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The Thief of Bagdad
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks , Snitz Edwards , Charles Belcher , Julanne Johnston , and Sojin
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Douglas Fairbanks spared no expense for what may be the most lavish fantasy movie ever made. Inspired by the flying-carpet effects of Fritz Lang's somber but spectacular Der Müde Tod, Fairbanks (ever the canny businessman) bought the American rights, then hid the film away as he created his own show-stopping adventure, an adaptation of A Thousand and One Nights in which the magic-carpet ride was but one of many fantastic marvels. Swaggering through massive marketplace sets and cavernous throne rooms as an incorrigible thief and pickpocket, he scales towering walls (with the help of a magic rope) and leads a merry chase through crowded bazaars in his pursuit of loot--until he falls in love with the beautiful princess and vows to win her heart. This jaunty opening is but mere preamble to the spectacular second act. As three kings scour the globe to retrieve the rarest treasures known to man, the repentant thief embarks on an odyssey through caverns of fire and underwater caves. The marvelous special effects--from the smoke-belching dragon and underwater spider to the flying horse and magic armies arising from the dust--may show their seams but glow with a timeless sense of wonder. William Cameron Menzies's magnificent sets appear to have leapt from the pages of a storybook. As the adventure concludes in a torrent of movie magic that cascades nonstop through the breathless final hour, Fairbanks commands the screen with a hearty laugh and graceful athleticism, the cinema's first action hero triumphant. Kino's restored edition is tinted and features an organ score by Gaylord Carter. --Sean Axmaker

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Sharpe's Mission
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THE THIEF OF BAGDAD
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The Thief of Bagdad (Deluxe Edition)
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks , Snitz Edwards , Charles Belcher , Julanne Johnston , and Sojin
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THE THIEF OF BAGDAD .......2007-03-30

This was awful. I'm sorry I spent a penny on this.

Sinbad at his best!.......2007-02-12

A wonderful version of Sinbad the Sailor. Great sets, costumes, and story line. Douglass Fairbanks is great in it.

Mongolians?.......2006-06-13

Ever wonder where the idea of the magic carpet ride comes from? Well look no further than Raoul Walsh and Douglas Fairbanks's The Thief of Bagdad. An amalgamation of Arabian Nights magic, romance, fantasy, mythical travelogue, and sense of fun The Thief of Bagdad transcends the irony of its caricatures and stereotypes - not just from what it reifies but by what it invents.

With its theme nestled squarely on the precept that "Happiness must be earned," The Thief of Bagdad starts with Fairbanks as a happy-go-lucky "Middle Eastern street thief" [the first of many negative stereotypes]. Though at first this cheerful "thief" - who feels he can take what he wants - and no rules apply, the road to salvation begins when he falls in love with the caliph's daughter (Julanne Johnston) - things take on a different significance.

True to character, Fairbanks starts by pretending to be a prince to win her over. Found out, the thief ends up punished and then humbled, in the end seeking the counsel of the "holy man" he earlier abused. He is advised hat if he truly loves the princess, he himself must make the transformation and "become a prince."

The epic begins when all suitors must come up with a unique gift. As with all good epics, the thief on a fantastic storybook return "there and back again" to the bottom of the sea, haunted by sirens as well as giant spiders, to the space above the clouds, where Fairbanks discovers the home of the winged horse and the sanctuary of the moon.

When taking into consideration filmic representations - I was drawn to this movie via my interest in Anna May Wong - as the "Mongol Slave." However, after further consideration, I was drawn to the character of Sojin - who plays the "Mongol Prince." With purposeful intent or by accident, the Mongol Prince comes across with the same type acquisitiveness of a Dr. Fu Manchu. Coincidence, perhaps but it is an interesting phenomenon to observe. While both the "Mongols" Slave and Prince "sneak" about the "Orientals" in our imagination are reified. Well, it is a magical carpet ride, right?

Miguel Llora

Twinkle Dancer.......2005-01-21

This film was released 80 years ago. Hollywood and the entire film industry were not even teenagers yet. Raoul Walsh was the director. He began directing in 1912, and continued to do so for over 50 years. This movie has been called,"the most lavish fantasy movie ever made." Some have suggested that it is the forerunner of the gargantuan modern LOTR trilogy. Another wrote,
"It is the very pinnacle of silent-era spectacle." William Cameron Menzies designed the massive sets, and he went on to redesign them for the fantastic 1940 color version of the tale.

The film was, of course, a one-man show. Douglas Fairbanks Sr., at 40 years old, was the idol of millions of young boys. At 5'10" tall and a trim 178 pounds of rippled muscle, he was quite a specimen. He also was a gymnist and a dancer. Fairbanks gave us the first peek of a hero with a tremendous physique, and this would spawn a plethera of muscleman movies in the future, from Weismuller to Schwarzenegger.

TV Guide's review of the movie included the statement, "His daringly beautiful florid performance is grounded less in dramatics than in dance." He was able to run, leap, and soar through the air effortlessly, almost seeming to defy gravity without a wire; like the young Jackie Chan. But for me, Fairbanks movements were almost too stylized, melodramatic, and grandiose. It really became a dance performance. It was, at times, almost too precious, as effeminate as a preening posing ballet dancer bouncing about the stage. His strength was phenominal. He would make sudden stops, going into a crouch, and the tableau would be strong and balanced. It was not hard to see where Gene Kelly would find the infuences for his athletic dancing style. But the frozen muscled poses often lapsed into Kabuki, or even Chinese Opera.

Perhaps because I was first exposed to the 1940 color version of THE THIEF OF BAGDAD as a kid, and perhaps, sadly, because most of us are too young to remember, or have not seen many of the great silent epics--I prefer the 1940 Korda version. But viewing this Fairbanks 1924 version today, looking back over eight decades, we are sharing the first faltering steps of Cinema, and it is difficult for me to fully appreciate its fledging art design, its corny costumes and sets, and its silly special effects. It was fun to watch it, but I was never in awe of it. I felt like I was watching 12 reels of a Monogram serial looped together. Still, befitting its classic status, I would recommend viewing it.

Excellent film - Kino and Image releases are good.......2004-12-16

The Thief of Bagdad is a very nice adventure movie. Fairbanks plays the thief, who is in love with the princess. With the help of a genie he must infiltrate the palace and impress her more than her other suitors. Out to stop him is a young May Wong, who wants her Chinese countryman to marry the princess. Our hero's cunning comes into play as much as magic as he tries to win the princess.

This is a really cool special effects movie. It has a genie, a flying carpet, lots of fake smoke and exotic costumes. It also has a good amount of comic relief. An accident involving bees helps the thief to get on the princess' good side near the beginning.

I saw the Kino VHS. Picture quality was good. Scenes were color tinted and music was matched to what was going on in the film. Kino is a reliable company for silent films and this release does the film justice. (The Image Entertainment release is also a safe bet.)

This is an amazing adventure movie. If you are into adventure films, special effects and action, or silent movies then this should appeal to you. Libraries should also consider this film. It has popular and critical appeal.

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Sharpe's Regiment
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Carefree Ahmed the Thief must endure various fantastic adventures to woo the beautiful Princess away from the villianous Mongol Prince. Features score from original cue sheets by organist Gaylord Carter.

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