Posts from Colorado Bob in thread „Adventure's End (1937)“

Quote from ethanedwards

Thanks for this Bob,
our entry in
Duke's Missing and Rare Movies
is this

1937. ADVENTURES END- (Universal) *** LOC

Sorry Keith, see what happens when I don't pay attention!

Just my two cents here, but Adventure's End is not a "lost film". It may not be readily available, but since it does exist, I don't think it can be considered a "lost film." Just to solidify this in my own mind, I sent an email to the LOC regarding the existence of Adventure's End, and this is the reply I received:

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Mr. Tuttle,

We have the following 35mm element for ADVENTURE'S END (1937) in our collection:

ADVENTURE'S END (1937)
MAVIS: 1669
LC CALL NUMBER: FPD 1576-1582 (composite master positive)
COLLECTION: AFI/UNIVERSAL PICTURES COLLECTION

At this time we do not have a viewable print of the film, but a reference copy can be made available for on-site viewing only.

Duplication of ADVENTURE'S END required written permission from Universal Pictures:

Universal Studios Media Licensing
100 Universal City Plaza, 1440/15
Universal City, CA 91608 USA
Contact: Roni Lubliner
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (818) 777-1273
Fax: (818) 866-2399
Web site: <https://www.universalclips.com/Search.aspx#>

I hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,

Josie Walters-Johnston
Reference Librarian
Moving Image Section
Library of Congress
[email protected]

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I am encouraged by what the librarian says: "a reference copy can be made available for on-site viewing only." This tells me that it is possible to actually watch this film, if you happen to be at the LOC. And apparently it is conceivable that Universal (who holds the copyright) could grant permission to allow duplication and distribution of Adventure's End. I guess now we just have to convince them to do it!

I keep hoping someone will come across a copy of this film, and make it available.

Seeing all of these photos sure makes me wish I could see the whole film!