The 1933 king kong film and character inspired imitations and installments. The turner 1989 colorized edition of rkos king kong 1933 is skillfully rendered. Just because i saw this nearly 85 years later doesnt mean i cant appreciate all that this film did for the genre. I cant wait for the release of the restores version. Along the way, the actress meets and falls for rugged first mate john driscoll bruce cabot. On this page, youll be able to see clips and full movies from the kong franchise. He is then captured and brought back to new york city for public exhibition. The color update was done by ted turner but was an extremely controversial move. He has his ship chartered, his crew assembled and his leading lady hired. Jun 20, 2018 when king kong 1933 was rereleased in 1938, several violent shots which violated the production code were removed. This is the original 1933 version of king kong directed by merian c.
Expand your home video library from a huge online selection of movies at. This is the original, and by far the best, version of the tale of king kong. Editors may also seek a reassessment of the decision if they believe there was a mistake. With fay wray, robert armstrong, bruce cabot, frank reicher. Cooper flight commander, director, producer dick curtis crewman george macquarrie police captain paul porcasi fruit vendor sandra shaw woman dropped by kong victor wong charley the cook roscoe ates photographer lynton brent reporter dorothy gulliver girl ethan laidlaw mate vera lewis. Japanese king kong the great buddha arrival king kong appeared in edo magic serpent the x from outer space gappa goke, body snatcher from hell the last dinosaur giant monsters appear in tokyo monster x strikes back. One thing thats more apparent than ever with this new version is the beauty of fay wray, all natural save for a blonde max factor wig. King kong 1933 not remastered, original 100 minutes. King kong saved rko from bankruptcy and became an a. Released in 1933, just five years into the sound era, king kong was the first of the animal monster movies, and is considered today to be one of the fifty most influential films of all time. King kong 1933 robert armstrong dvd colorized version. In recent years i have focused on the remarkable special effects, based by willis obrien and others on his fx work in the lost world 1925 but achieving a sophistication and beauty that eclipsed anything that went before.
The film was released officially for the first time on dvd in the us in november 2005, after being available only on vhs. It is the clip in which kong shakes four sailors off a log bridge, causing them to fall into. Welcome to clips and videos from the kong franchise. Film maker denham hires a ship to take him to a mysterious island, where he hopes to film wonders previously unseen by man. T hey may not have had cgi to compare it to, but king kongs special effects looked clunky even to 1933 audiences.
You know what a 50foot gorilla would see in a fivefoot girl. In the less popular sequel, son of kong 1933 and the successful distant cousin mighty joe young 1949, the production code of 1934 was a strong influence on the script for the central characters, as they were friendlier, and. When king kong 1933 was rereleased in 1938, several violent shots which violated the production code were removed. Rko radio pictures 1933 usa theatrical as a radio picture. King kong 1933 colorized version seeking a backer for his movie, merian c. King kong 1933 film image gallery wikizilla, the kaiju. Nearly 80 years since its original theatrical run, king kong 1933 remains one of the true classics of hollywoods golden age. Though many of the outtakes including the censored sequence in which kong peels off fay wrays clothes were restored in 1971, one cut scene has never been found. The 1933 king kong film isnt just another monster picture though. A scene from the 1989 colorized edition of the original king kong, in which kong fights the trex. King kong in color vhs 1933 colorized version turner home entertainment. It stars fay wray, bruce cabot and robert armstrong, and opened in new york city on march 2. Released in 1933 it is a both a stunning technical achievement and a thrilling film. Somehow they liked it anyway, charitably ignoring the jerkiness of the stop.
There they find the mighty kong and a whole island full of. The remakes king kong 1976 and king kong 2005 show kong with the same temperament as in the original film. King kong 1933 colorized author n1ascar date 17nov2005, 6. With robert armstrong, helen mack, frank reicher, john marston. The men who captured the giant ape king kong return to skull island and find his likewise gigantic but far more friendly son. The story remains simple to follow, and the characters as well as kong you can stand behind and feel some sympathy for. Well also include fan videos, commercials, and more. Mar 07, 2018 to celebrate king kong s 85 anniversary i take a look back at the colorized version of the classic 1933 film. Upon arriving at a mysterious island, ann is taken hostage by natives who prepare her as a sacrifice to the enormous ape kong who rules over their jungle. There is some material in the film which could be sensitive nowadays involving the natives of the island in depiction. Ive looked high and low and all i can find is a avi rip of a pal version. King kong 1933 robert armstrong dvd colorized version ebay. King kong 1933 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Once these issues have been addressed, the article can be renominated. In the early 1960s, rko had licensed the king kong character to japanese studio toho and produced two king kong films, king kong vs. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Make offer king kong colorized version on dvd 1933. Immensely entertaining and intelligent, this cooperschoedsack production is a landmark film, recognized for its massive influence in film history and on future filmmakers. King kong is a precode 1933 fantasy monster adventure film codirected by merian c. King kong 1933 french poster by rko radio pictures. Todays episode features a film that needs no further introduction.
There are suggestions below for improving the article to meet the good article criteria. New york film locations from the movie king kong 1933 starring fay wray. New listing king kong colorized version on dvd 1933. The original version was released four times between 1933 and 1952, and each release saw the cutting of additional scenes. In all, king kong1933 still remains a classic and if you are thinking of looking at previous king kong films, this original will not disappoint. It was a bigbudget film, with cuttingedge innovation in script, photography, special effects, musical score, sound effects and sound recording. Son of kong, a direct sequel to the 1933 film was released nine months after the first film s release. Schoedsack, and written by ruth rose and james ashmore creelman after a story by cooper and edgar wallace.
Annabelle ann darrow was a fictional character from the 1933 movie king kong and its 2005 remake, with whom the giant ape kong falls in love. Clips and videos from the kong franchise king kong wiki. Famed movie producer carl denham is about to embark on his latest project. But when ann is rescued and kong is captured, the real trouble begins.
King kong 1933 film unlike the latter films kongs origins remained relatively obscure, and are still a mystery. A real keeper for any movie collector or a casual looking for something interesting to watch that is critically praised. Along with these went a scene considered much too risque in which a curious. To celebrate king kongs 85 anniversary i take a look back at the colorized version of the classic 1933 film. King kong 1933 film was one of the good articles, but it has been removed from the list. Jan 05, 2015 rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Immensely entertaining and intelligent, this cooperschoedsack production is a landmark film, recognized for its massive influence in. So without further ado, enjoy clips from the eighth wonder of the world 1933 1962 1967 1976 1986 coming soon 2005 2016 2017 coming soon commercials fan videos rides and. King kong disambiguation king kong is a fictional giant ape from skull island, who has appeared in several works since 1933. Feb 02, 2007 a scene from the 1989 colorized edition of the original king kong, in which kong fights the trex.
Save king kong 1933 figure to get email alerts and updates. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal ape who takes a shine to their female blonde star. King kong vhs 1933 film collectors edition not rated used.
In 2005, universal pictures released another remake of king kong, directed by peter jackson. Despite all the upgrades in technology today, this king kong film from 1933 still holds up today. It is the clip in which kong shakes four sailors off a log bridge, causing them to fall into a ravine where they are eaten alive by giant spiders. Regardless of his origin kong was discovered on skull island by the crew of the uss venture after ann darrow was offered up by the island natives. Aug 19, 2018 king kong 1933 the film crew land on the island. In all, king kong 1933 still remains a classic and if you are thinking of looking at previous king kong films, this original will not disappoint. Ive seen king kong 1933 many times, most memorably in its rerelease in the 1950s, when it did indeed scare me. Apr 25, 2017 king kong is a 1933 american fantasy monsteradventure film directed and produced by merian c.
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