Posts from Hondo Duke Lane in thread „My Darling Clementine“

The DVD tells us a little bit about what happen to the picture, and Zanuck went back to edit the film himself. He brought in another director to refilm what changes he wanted to make.

The Documentary tells us that 'after Ford left the picutre', Zanuck began redoing the picture. The ending was different from Ford's ending with more dialogue and a kiss. In Ford's ending, he had a little spoken part, and Fonda's character shaking hands with the girl. As a matter of fact Zanuck had Fonda and Cathy Downs come back, and reshoot the last scene a the studio. That was after it was reviewed by a test audience who wanted more of an affectionate ending. This is an interesting DVD, and I hope all will get it.

It's a great buy.

Cheers, Hondo B)

After seeing the movie closely, I discovered that the alternate pre-release version of the movie is sort of like the version that John Ford wanted in the movie before the head at Fox studios chopped it up to the final version that we are familar with today. The behind the scenes featurette about Alternate Version, was seen and they made the comparisions, and it's really fascinating. There was some lost footage from the Ford version that was never found, so the put what they could.

The story goes that a film class at UCLA was seeing this film and discovered that this was not the same movie. After long research, they discovered that this was the film that Ford presented to the studio for viewing with 30 additional minutes. The execs saw the film and didn't say anything but the next day sent a memo or letter to Ford of their concens about the movie. The people a Fox went back and edited, and reshot without Ford the scenes that they wanted changed, and added more of a musical score in the scenes. Anyway, they made major changes, that nobody knew about until recently.

I haven't read the Ford bio, so I don't know if there were anything mentioned in the book. It would be interesting if that book said something about the finish product of that movie. It was noted that this was one of the greatest Ford films ever, only to know that his work was changed from what he wanted.

I see that this movie was shot at Monument Valley. One of Ford's favorite locations. It's good that the set is still up after over 50 years. I'll have to get there soon. Thanks for the heads up Roland.

Anyway, that was in the new DVD of My Darling Clementine with both versions of the movie. I'll be watching soon both movies in one DVD.

Cheers, Hondo B)

I got my copy of the movie, today. And it is great. The picture is rich, and the extras are good. It has a commentary by Wyatt Earp III. Behind the scenes featurette about Alternate Version, Alternate pre-release version of the movie. It is in full frame format, and has english, spanish, french audio. The subtitles are in english, and spanish. It's a great John Ford classic, and a must have in your western video library.

I've seen the movie only, but will get to the rest later. Everyone have a great day.

Cheers, Hondo B)

Chester,

It's US$14.64 including shipping. This is a great price, considering taxes in the big city is 10%, and travel is 45 miles (60.96 KM). So figure the price, I might be paying as much as US$24 after gas/tax and a possibility of not finding it.

I'll watch this in honor of you smokey. :lol: And I'll gvie a report to you.

Cheers, Hondo B)

Well,

My copy of My Darling Clementine is on it's way according to my confirmation from DeepDiscountDVD.com.

I recieved it this afternoon (Tuesday, December 30). I bet I get it by Saturday (January 3). That's service, since the DVD is due to be out Tuesday, Januray 6.

Can't wait to see that John Ford classic.

Cheers, Hondo B)

smokey,

you wound me. If you just come to states, like I said in the past, you'd get the movies at the same time.

I'm sure it will come out sooner than that, but I'll tell you how good they are when I get them. :lol:

Have a grand day with your bloke.

Cheers, Hondo B)

Just a reminder that it's coming up very soon.

My Darling Clementine, a John Ford picture is going to be released in the States on January 6, 2004.

Get your copy of this great classic.

Cheers, Hondo B)

Good question, Chester!

I happen to go to Amazon.com and look for a particular movie title that I could possibly get on DVD. If it doesn't have a release from them, they take you to a page where you can get put on an e-mail list when the movie will come out. I do happen to have The High & The Mighty, and Island In The Sky on that e-mail notification when they will come out on DVD.

My Darling Clementine, as well as several others have been on my waiting list. I don't remember when I put My Darling Clementine on the e-mail notification list, but it must have been over a year ago. I forgot I did it, but Amazon.com didn't.

Cheers, Hondo B)

9:15 a.m. CDT, I received an e-mail to the effect that My Darling Clementine, a John Ford picture is going to be released in the States on January 6, 2004.

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Cast List
Henry Fonda ... Wyatt Earp
Linda Darnell ... Chihuahua
Victor Mature ... Dr. John 'Doc' Holliday
Cathy Downs ... Clementine Carter
Walter Brennan ... Old Man Clanton
Tim Holt ... Virgil Earp
Ward Bond ... Morgan Earp
Alan Mowbray ... Granville Thorndyke
John Ireland ... Billy Clanton
Roy Roberts ... Mayor
Jane Darwell ... Kate Nelson
Grant Withers ... Ike Clanton
J. Farrell MacDonald ... Mac the barman
Russell Simpson ... John Simpson
Francis Ford ... Dad, Old Soldier
Earle Foxe ... Gambler
Don Garner ... James Earp
Ben Hall ... Barber
Aleth 'Speed' Hanson ... Guitarist
Duke R. Lee ... Townsman
Don Barclay ... Opera House Owner
Fred Libby ... Phin Clanton
Robert Adler ... Stagecoach Driver
Kermit Maynard ... Townsman
Louis Mercier ... François, the Chef
Hank Bell ... Opera House Patron
Jack Pennick ... Stagecoach Driver
Mickey Simpson ... Sam Clanton
Charles Stevens ... Indian Joe
Arthur Walsh ... Hotel Clerk
Danny Borzage ... Accordionist
Harry Woods ... Luke
Frank Conlan ... Pianist
Jack Curtis ... Bartender
William B. Davidson ... Asian Saloon Owner
C.E. Anderson ... Townsman
Mae Marsh ... Simpson's Sister
Margaret Martin ... Woman
Frances Rey ... Woman

Go to this website.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00...3960600-5944630

Cheers, Hondo B)