| Description |
1 videodisc (70 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + booklet. |
| Series |
Criterion collection ; 586 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 586.
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| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, high definition digital restoration, (1.33:1) aspect ratio, PCM mono. |
| Cast |
Charles Laughton, Richard Arlen, Bela Lugosi, George Irving, Leila Hyams, Kathleen Burke, Arthur Hohl, Tetsu Komai. |
| Credits |
Photography, Karl Struss. |
| Note |
Adapted from H.G. Well's novel "The island of Dr. Moreau". |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1932. |
| Audience |
Rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
Laughton is a mad doctor conducting ghastly genetic experiments on a remote island in the South Seas, much to the fear and disgust of the shipwrecked sailor who finds himself trapped there. |
| Note |
Special features: audio commentary by film historian Gregory Mank ; new video conversation among filmmaker John Landis and more ; new interviews with horror film historian David J. Skal ; new interviews with Devo founding members Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh ; trailer. |
| Language |
In English with optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Animal experimentation -- Drama.
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Shipwreck survival -- Drama.
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| Added Author |
Kenton, Erle C., 1896-1980. Director.
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Young, Waldemar, 1878-1938. Screenwriter.
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Wylie, Philip. Screenwriter.
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Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962. Actor.
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Arlen, Richard, 1900-1976. Actor.
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Lugosi, Bela, 1882-1956. Actor.
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Irving, George, 1874-1961. Actor.
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Hyams, Leila, 1905-1977. Actor.
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Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946.
Island of Doctor Moreau.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781604654943 |
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1604654945 |
| Standard No. |
715515088114 |
| Music No. |
CC2069DDVD The Criterion Collection |
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