Posts from Dooley in thread „Island In The Sky (1953)“

Quote from ethanedwards

I echo what I said on Duke's Movie Posters, great photos,
thanks for your time and effort Peter

Thanks Keith,

It takes time so it's good to know its worth it!

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Quote from The Ringo Kid

Great lobbies Peter, I love those nicely done colored ones which is whats getting me very interested in collecting them. If you look on the net and find some for: Unconquered--those are fantastic examples of what I like and will collect ;-))

Thanks Carl,
I'll have a look for them to see what they're like.

Thanks guys, that goes to all who have commented. It does take time and effort to do these so it's much appreciated.
Guess I better post some more then, lol!

I've listened to the Iwo Jima/Island in the sky CD now and Island in the Sky fares much better than Iwo Jima. Although they are suites based on the music, rather than the actual score as it is in the film, the quality is a step up from Iwo Jima and very listenable.

Quote from ethanedwards

Thank you for these Peter

No problem. The McQ poster I put up also doesn't seem to have gone up as a new post?

To continue my Island in the sky stuff here's the book with a version of the film poster artwork.

Quote from ethanedwards

I still think that out of two, i.e. High and the Mighty,
Island in the Sky was the much better film.
Duke's acting was superb, and I consider the whole
movie, script, action etc much more convincing
and less contrived, then the other movie, which on watching nowadays,
is laughable in many scenes!

Totally agree Keith, but I would wouldn't I!, I only saw this for he first time a few years ago and it has been one of my fave Duke films ever since. It is genuinely edge of your seat stuff and Duke's performance was, IMO, the best in his career.
It's one of the only films where he is a character rather than John Wayne.

For those who are interested here's the track listing for the island in the sky cd, it seems to be sold out already!
ISLAND IN THE SKY (Emil Newman, Hugo Friedhofer and Herbert Spencer) 16. Suite for Orchestra and Chorus I 9:36 17. Suite for Orchestra and Chorus II 4:35 18. Strings Theme 3:53 19. Suite for Orchestra and Chorus III 11:15 20. Excerpt with narration and sound effects 10:23

Quote from ethanedwards

Pete, thanks for the update,
I have also copied your post here
Duke's Movie Soundtracks- Discussion

No problem Keith. I'll take it in the car to listen to and post on here my opinion. It's interesting as some film music sounds fantastic without the film and actually paints a picture in your mind which is evocative, some scores just falls apart and are a dirge without the film to support them. I'm hope these two fall into the first category!

Just a heads up if anyone is interested. The score to Idland in the Sky has been remastered and released on Limited edition CD. Doubled up with the score to the fantastic Sands of Iwo Jima!

Quote from Hawkswill

NICE. Is that the poor navigator who hadn't a clue where they were....off the charts or something? Keith

Think so, need to watch it again, lol!

Something to go with my Island in the Sky halfsheet poster.

Quote from ethanedwards

Yes I appreciate he liked the film,
I just wondered what he would have thought of the posters!!

I should imagine he was fine with it. It is the memorable image from the set of stills so that's most likely why it was picked. It shows that this is a high drama film and works well in promoting this.
As hawkswill mentioned, as it was produced by his own company I'm sure he would have had a say in the marketing collateral.
Not really sure what the question is if im honest, obviously having a dumb moment!

Quote from Hawkswill

Remember Dooley, this was a Wayne/Fellows production....I imagine Duke had everything to say about his image on the posters. I think he wanted folks to know that this was not a same old John Wayne western type movie. Here is another poster:

Quite possibly.
It's the same image, just flipped and an artists impression.
I can't believe they flip pictures, thankfully the Duke didn't have a distinctive mole or something on one side of his face!
Having received the poster I may watch the film tonight!

Quote from ethanedwards

Wonder what Duke would have thought??

I'm sure he would have seen it as it's the same expression that appeared on 90% of the marketing collateral around the world promoting the film.

I wonder if the Duke had any say on the use of his image?
Today actors guard their 'image' and 'likeness' very, very closely.

Quote from Hawkswill

Wow, that is a GREAT poster, Dooley! Now, aren't you glad you got it? Doesn't have the really crazy looks Duke gave, but it IS different. I think it should have a most proud place in your Man's Room!

That's as crazy as the look gets on the posters!