| Edition |
Special edition. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (70 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
Universal legacy series. |
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Universal legacy series.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 mono., dual-layer. (Disc 2, special features: various aspect ratio presentations.) |
| Note |
Title from container. |
| Cast |
Lon Chaney, Jr., Claude Rains, Warren William, Ralph Bellamy, Patric Knowles, Bela Lugosi, Maria Ouspenskaya, Evelyn Ankers, J.M. Kerrigan, Fay Helm, Forrester Harvey. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1941. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Upon the death of his brother, Talbot returns from America to his ancestral home in Wales. He visits a gypsy camp with Jenny, a village girl, he is attacked by Bela, a gypsy who has turned into a werewolf. Talbot kills the werewolf but is bitten during the fight. Bela's mother tells him that this will cause him to become a werewolf at each full moon. Talbot confesses his plight to his unbelieving father, Sir John, who then joins the villagers in a hunt for the wolf. Talbot, transformed by the full moon, heads for the forest and a fateful meeting with both Sir John. |
| Note |
Special features: Disc 1: "Monster by moonlight:" documentary on the making of the film; "The Wolf man archives:" originally publicity materials, including posters, lobby cards and photos; trailer gallery; feature commentary with film historian Tom Weaver. Disc 2: "The Wolf man: from ancient curse to modern myth:" explore the mythology of werewolves throughout time; "Pure in heart: the life and legacy of Lon Chaney Jr.:" a tribute to the film career of Lon Chaney Jr. ; "He who made monsters: the life and art of Jack Pierce:" a tribute to legendary make-up artist Jack Pierce; "Universal horror:" documentary narrated by Kenneth Branagh, takes you on a fascinating journey through the making of the most memorable monster films of all time. (Features are not rated, not all subtitled, may be either color or black & white.) |
| Language |
English dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Werewolves -- Wales -- Drama.
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Romanies -- Wales -- Drama.
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Moon -- Phases -- Drama.
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Villages -- Wales -- Drama.
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Fathers and sons -- Wales -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Werewolf films.
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Horror films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Siodmak, Curt, 1902-2000.
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Waggner, George, 1894-1984.
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Chaney, Lon, Jr., 1906-1973.
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Rains, Claude, 1889-1967.
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William, Warren, 1895-1948.
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Bellamy, Ralph, 1904-1991.
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Knowles, Patric, 1911-1995.
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Lugosi, Bela, 1882-1956.
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Ouspenskaya, Maria, 1876-1949.
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Ankers, Evelyn, 1918-1985.
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Kerrigan, J. M. (Joseph M.), 1884-1964.
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Helm, Fay.
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Harvey, Forrester, 1884-1945.
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
025192049033 |
| Music No. |
61112347 Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
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