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5 days ago · 202- Svengali (1931) Movie Discussion with Gregory Mank On this episode, Steven had the honor of having noted author and film historian, Gregory Mank, to discuss Svengali (1931)!
May 16, 2024 · Audio Commentary – Film historian Greg Mank refers to The Mask of Fu Manchu as the “most gleefully sadistic, sexually delirious, high camp horror movie of pre-Code Hollywood.” In 1932, MGM made a profit of $8 million when other major studios lost money. The film had a shaky start. Karloff referred to the production as a “shambles.”
May 11, 2024 · Karloff’s Fu Manchu is a scary example of pulp xenophobia, a racist manifestation of every Anglo fear about the ‘mysterious East.’ An example of a restored dialogue line: “We must KILL the white man and TAKE his women!” Who says classic horror has to be PC friendly? With Karen Morley and Lewis Stone — and a Gregory Mank commentary.
May 16, 2024 · The Classic Cinema Saga of Frankenstein, Gregory Mank points out that the critics at the time “ made mincemeat ” of the film - but it set the stage for what was to come, and also represents one of the earliest examples of a “shared cinematic universe.”
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May 11, 2024 · The disc is a little skimpy with its extras but there is a feature-length commentary from historian Greg Mank, and two classic cartoons, Freddy the Freshman and The Queen was in the Parlor, both in high def. 4.1. Last edited 16 days ago by Edward Sullivan.
May 17, 2024 · First Edition Paperback A. S. Barnes & Company, Inc. /The Tantivy Press, 1981 First Edition. Category: MW104. Language: English. ISBN: 0498024733. EAN: 9780498024733.
May 20, 2024 · The evil Dr. Fu Manchu (Karloff) has kidnapped a noted archaeologist who claims to have found the tomb of Genghis Khan. Fu Manchu seeks the power contained in the Mongol emperor’s mask and sword. Torture, death and all sorts of mayhem ensue as he sets out to get these sinister relics.
