Each case features titles related to one of the classic monsters. October, 1926 september 27, 2019 film historian, author rudy behlmer dead at 92 rudy behlmer, author of memo from david o. Selznick and nearly a dozen other filmhistory books, died september 27, 2019 at his home in studio city, ca. An audio commentary is an additional audio track, usually digital, consisting of a lecture or comments by one or more speakers, that plays in real time with a video. I swear i encountered that interview recently in some criterion venue, but i can no longer find it. David fincher, john carpenter and kurt russell, bruce campbell, film critic roger ebert, and film historians like rudy behlmer, nick redman, and jon burlingame. Disc two the majority of the extras for gone with the wind are offered on this second bluray disc. Rudys universal horrors commentary was frankenstein. Film historian rudy behlmer supplies the commentary. Margaret mitchells pulitzer prizewinning book comes to life in this academy awardwinning classic starring clark gable and vivian leigh, and produced by david o.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Rudy behlmer film historian, author page 2 classic horror film board classic horror film board. Gone with the wind appears in an aspect ratio of 1. Discover book depositorys huge selection of rudy behlmer books online. Hes always wellprepared, thorough and engaging hes always been my favorite of the film historian commentators.
Spanish and french subtitles are available as well. In addition, very informative studies are provided in rudy behlmers audio commentary accompanying the 65th anniversary dvd release in 2005, and the. In this 1972 book, film historian rudy behlmer compiles memos selznick dictated over the course of his decadeslong career as one of hollywoods top. Selznick and other filmhistory books, died friday at his home in studio city, calif. Perhaps on some of these things shes right, but i wonder if she has a book somewhere. Another great book by rudy behlmer is inside warner brothers 1985. Frankenstein 1931, lost horizon 1937, snow white and the seven dwarfs 1937, the adventures of robin hood 1938, gunga din 1939, stagecoach 1939, the grapes of wrath 1940, the maltese falcon 1941, casablanca 1942, laura 1944, all about eve 1950, a streetcar named desire 1951, the african queen 1951, singin in the rain 1952, high noon 1952, plus new entry tarzan and. Selznick to the present day, rudy behlmer has earned the gratitude of film buffs everywhere through his writing, meticulous research, knowledgeable interviews for various documentaries and commentaries on a number of vintage hollywood dvds. Selznick gone with the wind, rebecca, led to his book memo from david o. The film is introduced by film critic george perry, and is supported by a historical audio commentary by historian john ellis. Rudy behlmer film historian, author page 2 classic. Rudy behlmer spent many years as a television director, producer, and executive in hollywood. Selznick was called the most revealing, penetrating book on filmmaking i know by director king vidor, performs the.
The book shares movie analysis, trivia, photos, promotional material, and biographies. He also hosted the doc and did the commentary on the invisible man dvd. The invisible man revealed, production photographs, production notes, and info on the cast and crew. You would even be hardpressed to find many clara bow titles in many of those specialty silent video catalogues. His dvd commentary tracks on such classics as the adventures of robin hood, gone. Commentaries can be serious or entertaining in nature, and can add information which otherwise would not be disclosed to audience members. Audio commentaries two separate audio commentaries tracks the first by roger ebert, and the second by historian rudy behlmer excel by virtue of the passion and knowledge of both participants. Either through careful editing or behlmer s inexhaustible energy, the commentary is wall to wall during the entire running time and never flags once. Rudy behlmer was born and raised in san francisco, california.
He quotes from trade journals about how karloff walked away from universal and the title role in invisible. Critic leonard maltin praised our work, calling it a superlative commentary track rudy behlmer, frank thompson and jon burlingame offer a master class in film appreciation. Selznicks monumental production of margaret mitchells pulitzer prizewinning book can now enthrall new generations of home viewers with a majestic vibrance that befits one of hollywoods greatest achievements. Supplemental materials include an informative featurelength commentary from film historian rudy behlmer, a documentary titled now you see him. Frankenstein 1931, lost horizon 1937, snow white and the seven dwarfs 1937, the adventures of robin hood 1938, gunga din 1939, stagecoach 1939, the grapes of wrath 1940, the maltese falcon 1941, casablanca 1942, laura 1944, all about eve 1950, a streetcar named desire.
Well worth the time of anyone interested in films from the 1930s and 40s. Rudy behlmer project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. He has had a strong interest in the history and evolution of motion pictures since childhood when he began filming his own miniature dramas. As good as an actor that howard was, he does not even come close to fitting the description. To those few silent movie fans who do know about clara bow, she is the it girlthat redheaded one who took on legions of men, failed in talkies. It is a highly informative commentary, full of anecdotes and historical details, similar to those by bruce eder or rudy behlmer. Audio commentary film historian rudy behlmer providing.
Winner of numerous academy awards, the melodrama revolves around the feisty southern belle. Though not without some very minor issues, the visuals of wind looked radically superior to anything wed expect from a 75yearold movie sharpness generally looked accurate and concise, with only a. If you love old hollywood gossip, put these books, films. By his accounts serendipity has played as big a role as artistry and design in. Some might find rudy behlmer to be on the boring side, but you cant deny the. In the book, ashley is a tall, young, strong, and very handsome southern gentleman.
Mummywise, though, he was the oncamera host of the documentary on the same dvd. Selznick and nearly a dozen other filmhistory books, died friday at his home in studio city, calif. Together we filled an 80page book to accompany of the discs. This is a collection of behindthescenes tales about the making of various classic films. Gone with the wind by victor fleming victor fleming.
Fans of classic cinema will instantly recognize his name from the many articles, books, and commentaries. The essential collection movies blurring lines between reality and fantasy in natalia leites m. Behlmer makes use of extensive movie studio documents and memos to tell about the making of famous hollywood movies. Behlmer was among the most widely respected historians of golden age hollywood, in part because of his insistence upon researching primary source material and not relying on faulty memories or exaggerated press accounts of the time. Behlmer began his career with klactv in hollywood as a stage manager. The golden years at twentieth century fox rudy behlmer on. Behlmer comprehensively details the circumstances that surround the making of the film. Its the first time all 8 frankenstein films have been made available to view in hd, but is. Rudy behlmer s most popular book is memo from david o.
Rudy behlmer is an american film historian and author. Behlmer s, however, may be the more engaging discussion, as his ability to dissect even the smallest details is almost aweinspiring it is hard. Rudolph behlmer obituary new york, ny new york times. Commentaries theatrical version only commentary by david raksin and jeanine basinger commentary by rudy behlmer biography gene tierney. Ive always enjoyed rudy behlmer s work and am happy to consider him a friend. From the moment he published his unforgettable tome memo from david o. The extras on each film fluctuate in quality and quantity, but do include a commentary from film scholar rudy behlmer, featurettes on the making of some of the films, trailers for three of the films, and archival photographs of some of these films productions. By his accounts serendipity has played as big a role as artistry and design in the movie business. Rudy behlmer was an american film historian and writer. Selznick and nearly a dozen other filmhistory books, died september. Having a newly recorded version of the original 1926 score along with lee erwins organ score is a nice touch.
Rudy behlmer has 12 books on goodreads with 1101 ratings. Complete 30film collection bluray box set has 7 cases. He obviously loves this film, and you can hear his passion for this film in his voice as he throws nuggets of information about. Rudolph herman behlmer october, 1926 september 27, 2019 was an american film historian and writer. It was followed by nine other books as well as numerous magazine articles. Gone with the wind 70th anniversary edition bluray. The versatile villain deleted scenes deleted scene with commentary by rudy behlmer. If like me you want to know anything and everything about a favorite movie, mr behlmer s book is a. First, there is a very enjoyable commentary track from film historian rudy behlmer, who really knows his stuff. A few of my favorite audio commentaries by scottds. One can only be grateful to warner brothers for allowing the author access to their records. Discount prices on books by rudy behlmer, including titles like shoot the rehearsal click here for the lowest price.
Behlmer was among the most widely respected historians of golden age hollywood, in part because of his insistence upon researching primary source material and not relying on. Released to coincide with the films 70th anniversary, this special edition features a new digital transfer and commentary by historian rudy behlmer. William cameron menzies, alice in wonderland, and gone with the. One such project, a career piece on film producer david o. Rudy behlmer is the author of the films of errol flynn 4.
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