Island of lost souls
(DVD)
Contributors
Kenton, Erle C., 1896-1980. Director
Young, Waldemar, 1878-1938. Screenwriter
Wylie, Philip, 1902-1971. Screenwriter
Struss, Karl, 1886-1981. Cinematographer
Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962. Actor
Young, Waldemar, 1878-1938. Screenwriter
Wylie, Philip, 1902-1971. Screenwriter
Struss, Karl, 1886-1981. Cinematographer
Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962. Actor
Published
[New York] : Criterion Collection, 2011.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue - Adult Movie | DVD 791.43 I826 | On Shelf |
| Southeast - Adult Movie | DVD 791.43 I826 | On Shelf |
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Published
[New York] : Criterion Collection, 2011.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (70 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([12] pages : ill. ; 19 cm.)
Language
English
UPC
715515088114
Notes
General Note
Adapted from H.G. Well's novel "The island of Dr. Moreau"
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1932.
General Note
Special features: Commentary by film historian Gregory Mank ; "Landis, Baker, and Burns" conversation among filmmaker John Landis, makeup artist Rick Baker and genre expert Bob Burns; "David J. Skal" interview with the film historian; "Richard Stanley" interview with the filmmaker; "Casale and Mothersbaugh" interviews with Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh, founding members of the band Devo; Short film by Casale and Mothersbaugh; Stills gallery; Trailer. Booklet: "The beast flesh creeping back" essay by Christine Smallwood.
Creation/Production Credits
Photographed by Karl Struss.
Participants/Performers
Charles Laughton, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams, Bela Lugosi, Kathleen Burke, Arthur Hohl, Stanley Fields, Paul Hurst, Hans Steinke, Tetsu Komai, George Irving.
Description
A mad doctor conducts ghastly genetic experiments on a remote island in the South Seas, much to the fear and disgust of the shipwrecked sailor who finds himself trapped there.
Target Audience
Rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD; region 1; NTSC; high definition digital restoration; full screen (1.33:1) presentation; PCM mono.
Language
In English with optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kenton, E. C., Young, W., Wylie, P., Struss, K., Laughton, C., Arlen, R., Hyams, L., Lugosi, B., Burke, K., Hohl, A., Fields, S., Hurst, P., Steinke, H., Komai, T., Irving, G., & Wells, H. G. 1. (2011). Island of lost souls . Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Erle C. Kenton et al.. 2011. Island of Lost Souls. Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Erle C. Kenton et al.. Island of Lost Souls Criterion Collection, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kenton, Erle C., et al. Island of Lost Souls Criterion Collection, 2011.
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