Casbah! - Length Query

[Melvin England]

I am a little puzzled.

Some time back I bought this film, Casbah, starring Peter Lorre and it came as a 4x 400' feature. However, on projection, I got the impression there was a gap in the storyline between a couple of the reels.
I later saw the film being sold on Ebay as a 5x 400' feature, confirming my theory of a missing reel.

However, a copy is being sold on Ebay UK right now as a 2x 600' which would make it originally 4x 400'

So, chaps and chapesses, can anyone confirm the true length of this film, please, to put me out of my misery ? Thank you !

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[Mike Newell]

Melvin it 94 minutes in length so should be 5x400. Mountain released it as 4x400. I wonder is there a full length version from a US distributor such as Ivy or Niles. Maybe even DCR.

[Melvin England]

Thanks Mike.

My response ?

EEEK ! Looks like I may have the 5x400' with one reel missing. What a drag ! I shall re watch it again to find out. Either that, or just a lousy edit perhaps?

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[Mike Newell]

Thanks Mike.

My response ?

EEEK ! Looks like I may have the 5x400' with one reel missing. What a drag ! I shall re watch it again to find out. Either that, or just a lousy edit perhaps?

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If it’s Mountain bound to be lousy edit 😂 A title I have seen on sales lists and in 8mm shops but not familiar with film.

[Mike Newell]

Full length on YouTube for you to examine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lx_pMLmXJk