|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
69.86.175.48
Somehow I hadn't seen The Magnificent Ambersons until a few days ago while revisiting the Orson Welles catalog. Sure, I had read about the infuriating studio editing (Welles didn't speak to Robert Wise the rest of his life) and loss of original footage - but I still wasn't prepared for the ending that was grafted on like a painted mustache on the Mona Lisa.
Too bad, I thought it was a wonderful film with the Welles touch. I love how Welles genius in radio and theatre was applied to his films in a groundbreaking way.Have a great day!
Edits: 04/01/18Follow Ups:
The first 40-45 minutes or so (from the opening to the end of the sleigh ride) are cut just as Welles wanted. The problem with the next 40 or so minutes is that things were cut out or cut into that would have "deepened" the film (George's last walk to the old house, the fading of his relationship with Lucy, etc) Of course, worst of all is the cutting of George's visit to Aunt Fanny in the old folk's home, with the "Two Black Crows" playing in the background, replaced instead with the awful stroll down the hospital corridor that ends the movie. But at least we have the first 45 minutes and a stray scene here or there. The Major thinking about the sun. And Agnes Moorehead, in what IMHO is the greatest moment of her career, becoming hysterical as she tries to tell George that there is no more money. Welles dreamed of finishing the film as late as 1967. Not meant to be.
I really enjoyed your post and thanks for the information!
I too, was in awe off of Agnes Moorehead's performance. Brilliant!
Have a great day.
FAQ |
Post a Message! |
Forgot Password? |
|
||||||||||||||
|
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors: