An apocalyptic future war that could destroy the planet is explored in this silent film shot in 1937.An apocalyptic future war that could destroy the planet is explored in this silent film shot in 1937.An apocalyptic future war that could destroy the planet is explored in this silent film shot in 1937.
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- 23 wins & 9 nominations
Barbara Berjer
- Julie Weston
- (as Barbara Berger)
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- TriviaThis 1937 silent independent movie was lost for eighty years. It only became known because of a on-line forum for movie fans. The film was discovered in the basement of the home of Richard Lyford in 2013 by his daughter. She then pursued having the film restored and released to the public. GT Recording did digital restoration. Music and video mixing was done by Clatter&Din (now Formosa Interactive Seattle). 8th Sense Productions released the movie in 2019.
- GoofsThe headline in the "New York Evening Star" is: EARTHQUAKE-WORLD WIDE, and the sub-head is: Shocks Felt on Both Continents! In 1937, no newspaper would use a headline that indicates there are only two continents. The paper would have used "Two" instead of "Both".
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It leans over the amateur rail, nearly falling into the professional ranks.
I must say it is quite a remarkable little film. Very impressive. I can't quite decide if it is a low budget professional film, or a high budget amateur film. Either way, it is clear that it was a work of passion. The attention to detail was impressive. The filmmaker knew his trade. Interweaving the models with the full size was done very well. Editing was superb. Camera work and effects were well done. I can only imagine what it could have been if it had the proper backing.
Oh, and the score was good, too. Actually, it was superb. The sign of a good score is one that becomes another character of the story, and they did that very well. It was just the right amount of understatement, clearly it was meant purposely not draw attention to itself. Bravo.
Bringing this old film to the attention of the public was a work unto itself, and well worth the effort. This is something to be truly proud of.
Clearly, "The Day the Earth Stood Still" got its inspiration from Mr. Lyford.
Oh, and the score was good, too. Actually, it was superb. The sign of a good score is one that becomes another character of the story, and they did that very well. It was just the right amount of understatement, clearly it was meant purposely not draw attention to itself. Bravo.
Bringing this old film to the attention of the public was a work unto itself, and well worth the effort. This is something to be truly proud of.
Clearly, "The Day the Earth Stood Still" got its inspiration from Mr. Lyford.
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- Jul 21, 2020
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