8mm Forum: "Rare" titles in your collection?

»	8mm Forum » 8mm Forum » "Rare" titles in your collection? (Page 4)

UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!

This topic comprises 6 pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Author

Topic: "Rare" titles in your collection?

Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1948
From: Verona (Italy)
Registered: Jan 2009

posted September 30, 2009 11:09 AM

I always forget to add to my rare list 'LOVE STORY' (on Kodak SP [Smile]

)and 'REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE' (on Eastman [Frown]

).

[ October 04, 2009, 07:33 PM: Message edited by: Gian Luca Mario Loncrini ]

--------------------
I remember when I was (super) 8 years old...

| IP: Logged

Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1948
From: Verona (Italy)
Registered: Jan 2009

posted January 06, 2010 12:59 PM

Well, having a look at this old thread, I feel I have to change the Graemlin used for LOVE STORY...
But (and this is the good piece of news) two rare titles are coming soon...

--------------------
I remember when I was (super) 8 years old...

| IP: Logged

Chris Batt
Film Handler

Posts: 33
From: Northern Ireland Co. Tyrone
Registered: Dec 2009

posted January 07, 2010 08:56 AM

Hi to all here, just found this site, thought I was the only one wowed by 8mm movies, I started my collection 3 years ago, my most treasured 8mm movie is the original King Kong. My partner got this for me and I was a very happy man on xmas day (2009) I use a Bolex SP8 for my movies, it has a built in speaker, which helps, I watched King Kong, well the 1st 2 reels and loved it. I'm selling my body and brain so I can invest in a better projector, it is a little clunky, but it has served me well [Smile]

I hope to invest in full feature movies, and will keep popping back here for ideas [Smile]

Well happy new year to all, and keep those projectors projecting [Smile]

| IP: Logged

Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1948
From: Verona (Italy)
Registered: Jan 2009

posted January 07, 2010 11:28 AM

Welcome to the Forum, Chris.
You will fall in love with it!

--------------------
I remember when I was (super) 8 years old...

| IP: Logged

Chris Batt
Film Handler

Posts: 33
From: Northern Ireland Co. Tyrone
Registered: Dec 2009

posted January 07, 2010 12:35 PM

Thanks Gian [Smile]

| IP: Logged

Dino Everette
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1535
From: Long Beach, CA USA
Registered: Dec 2008

posted January 07, 2010 12:43 PM

Chris yes this forum is a very fun place and everyone plays nicely as opposed to others... [Smile]

--------------------
"You're too Far Out Miss Lawrence"

| IP: Logged

David Ahrens
Junior
Posts: 13
From: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Registered: Nov 2006

posted January 07, 2010 01:47 PM

Hi Chris
where abouts in Northern Ireland are you?

| IP: Logged

Osi Osgood
Film God

Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted January 07, 2010 01:50 PM

I guess I could list my "The Geisha Boy" (Jerry Lewis) as a rare feature.

--------------------
"All these moments will be lost in time, just like ... tears, in the rain. "

| IP: Logged

Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1948
From: Verona (Italy)
Registered: Jan 2009

posted January 07, 2010 02:45 PM

It is for sure, Osi. Never heard about this issued on 8mm [Roll Eyes]

.

--------------------
I remember when I was (super) 8 years old...

| IP: Logged

Thomas Murin, Jr.
Master Film Handler

Posts: 260
From: Lanoka Harbor, NJ, USA
Registered: Sep 2009

posted January 07, 2010 03:00 PM

Brer Rabbit & The Tar Baby
Playground Skirmish (Scene from The Matrix Reloaded)

I may have others but those two are rare for sure.

--------------------
My crummy Deviant Art account. Read my poetic tribute to the internet comic strip Ozy & Millie and view my crappy attempts at art.

http://cougartiger.deviantart.com/

| IP: Logged

Greg Marshall
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 612
From: Nashville, TN USA
Registered: Sep 2008

posted January 07, 2010 06:20 PM

Kurt, I just learned something new about Poltergeist. I did not know MGM's original strategy for this film.

"Another interesting piece of film I have is a "Poltergeist" pre-release teaser trailer featuring rather dubious interviews with "paranormal experts." At that time the studio was going more for hard-hitting horror and planned to release it with an "R" rating as indicated by the MPAA ratings card at the beginning of the trailer. There's only one scene from the film included: a quick snippet of the kids struggling against the black hole in the closet. The rest is stills."

| IP: Logged

Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1948
From: Verona (Italy)
Registered: Jan 2009

posted January 07, 2010 06:27 PM

I know about this trailer, Greg. Simply weird. Found it a couple of months ago [Eek!]

. I did not have any idea it was a rare one.

--------------------
I remember when I was (super) 8 years old...

| IP: Logged

Kurt Gardner
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 193
From: San Antonio, TX
Registered: Aug 2005

posted January 07, 2010 09:47 PM

Yes, I think the "Poltergeist" trailer was intended for viewing by a trade organization like the National Association of Theatre Owners, and was never intended to be seen by the general public. But some clever little bugger at the lab must've thought Spielberg's name meant big business and made a reduction. I don't know who offered it on Super 8mm. Mine was attached to a used print of "Jaws" that I bought at a collector's show.

| IP: Logged

Thomas Smith
Master Film Handler

Posts: 313
From: Barking, Essex, UK
Registered: Dec 2009

posted January 07, 2010 09:55 PM

hello i would like to add my rare super 8 titles they are
ISLAND OF TERROR 4X400FT AND
NOTHING BUT THE NIGHT 4X400FT
BOTH STARRING PETER CUSHING

--------------------
t.smith

| IP: Logged

Greg Marshall
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 612
From: Nashville, TN USA
Registered: Sep 2008

posted January 07, 2010 10:52 PM

Yeah, NATO usually had their convention in the spring, and the studios wined and dined theatre owners, many screenings, and lots of product to push for the upcoming seasons. I'm guessing they still have a convention of this type?

Wow, finding that attached to your Jaws print was a nice find, I'm sure.
________________________________________________________________
Yes, I think the "Poltergeist" trailer was intended for viewing by a trade organization like the National Association of Theatre Owners, and was never intended to be seen by the general public. But some clever little bugger at the lab must've thought Spielberg's name meant big business and made a reduction. I don't know who offered it on Super 8mm. Mine was attached to a used print of "Jaws" that I bought at a collector's show.
________________________________________________________________

| IP: Logged

Christian Bjorgen
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 996
From: Kvinnherad, Norway
Registered: Oct 2009

posted January 08, 2010 12:55 AM

The only "rare" print I have is a stunning B/W print of "Tension at Table Rock" from 1956. [Razz]

--------------------
Well who’s on first? Yeah. Go ahead and tell me. Who. The guy on first. Who. The guy playin’ first base. Who. The guy on first. Who is on first! What are you askin’ me for? I’m askin’ you!

| IP: Logged

Michael Beyer
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 233
From: Bingen, Germany
Registered: Apr 2008

posted January 08, 2010 04:07 AM

Oh, I forgot my optical feature of "Footloose".
I think it is a rare title, too.
Isn't it, Gian ? [Big Grin]

Additionally to my first post in this thread there are:
- Raiders of the lost ark (Scope) (I got it) [Smile]

- Indiana Jones and the temple of doom (Scope)
- Indiana Jones and the last crusade (Scope)
- Lone Wolf McQuade (optical sound)
- Rio Bravo
- Star Wars (Scope)
- The return of the Jedi (Scope)
- Titanic (Scope)

I think my reversal copy of "The great race" (with Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood and Jack Lemmon) is the rarest title in my collection. Don't know, if there is another print of it in any collection.

--------------------
Just remember the time when Home Cinema was not a disc...keep perforated

| IP: Logged

Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1948
From: Verona (Italy)
Registered: Jan 2009

posted January 08, 2010 05:32 AM

Michael, dear friend, I ignore if it is.
In my collection it is for sure eh eh eh.
So rare that is not even there! [Wink]

--------------------
I remember when I was (super) 8 years old...

| IP: Logged

Keith Ashfield
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 997
From: U.K.
Registered: Dec 2006

posted January 08, 2010 06:45 AM

Michael, you are being very naughty tormenting Gian with "Footloose" [Smile]

Your print of "Rio Bravo" - is it the Classic Home Cinema release?

If it's any consolation Gian, "Rio Bravo" is my "elusive Footloose" [Frown]

--------------------
"We'll find 'em in the end, I promise you. We'll find 'em. Just as sure as a turnin' of the earth".

| IP: Logged

Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1948
From: Verona (Italy)
Registered: Jan 2009

posted January 08, 2010 06:59 AM

Oh well, thanks Keith.
We just have not to give up [Frown]

.

--------------------
I remember when I was (super) 8 years old...

| IP: Logged

Bradford A Moore
Master Film Handler

Posts: 272
From: Provincetown, Ma
Registered: Jul 2005

posted January 08, 2010 07:00 AM

I have some rare ones in my Chaney collection

super 8 By The Sun's Rays
8mm The Monster
8mm The Unholy Three
8mm West Of Zanzibar
super 8 scored Blackhawk Outside The Law
super 8 Light Of Faith

and some others

Super 8 scored Blackhawk Broken Blossoms
8mm Castle Of Doom (Vampyr)
super 8 M with Peter Lorre Very good Niles print
super 8 D.W. Griffith Interview Niles print

and most recently to my collection Variety 1926 with Emil Jannings, which isn't the Blackhawk short version. [Smile]

| IP: Logged

Osi Osgood
Film God

Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted January 08, 2010 08:32 AM

Rare optical Super 8 features in my collection ....

Point Blank (1967, probablky from the first year optical features were produced)
The Hot Rock (Robert Redford, 1972) great heist comedy caper.
Rocky 3
Children of a Lesser God (William Hurt) Great film!

and ...

Footloose!

Hahahahaha! Just kidding Gian, don't have that one. I had a chance at a copy a year ago for 10.00 dollars but I didn't like the film in general.

--------------------
"All these moments will be lost in time, just like ... tears, in the rain. "

| IP: Logged

Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1948
From: Verona (Italy)
Registered: Jan 2009

posted January 08, 2010 08:40 AM

Cannot believe, Osi... You killed me [Frown]

.

--------------------
I remember when I was (super) 8 years old...

| IP: Logged

Osi Osgood
Film God

Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted January 08, 2010 08:58 AM

If only I had known at the time Gian.

I believe he sold it to someone else, but the name honestly escapes me. He had said that it was browned, so it was probably on KodakSP, but was cored. He had rolled off enough to look at it. He joked that he was going to give it to the dog as a chew toy, but of course, he didn't.

If I ever get offered another print of it, I will definitely buy it so that I can get it for you, as you are "Rescuing" me as well!

Yes folks, Gian and I know something you guys don't! nyah nyah nyah!

--------------------
"All these moments will be lost in time, just like ... tears, in the rain. "

| IP: Logged

Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1948
From: Verona (Italy)
Registered: Jan 2009

posted January 08, 2010 09:11 AM

...

About FOOTLOOSE well, thanks for telling me. TOMORROW NEVER DIES [Wink]

!

--------------------
I remember when I was (super) 8 years old...

| IP: Logged

All times are Central

This topic comprises 6 pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Printer-friendly view of this topic

UBB.classic^TM 6.3.1.2