1 videodisc (127 min. [that is, 123 min.]) : Blu-ray, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (27 pages : illustrations ; 16 cm.) 1 videodisc (NTSC, 127 min. [that is, 123 min.]) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally produced in the United States as a motion picture in 1952. Bonus features include audio commentary with John Sittig (Cinerama, Inc.), Dave Strohmaier (Cinerama historian), Randy Gitsch (locations background), Jim Morrison (original crew member); Remastering a widescreen classic; The This Is Cinerama "Breakdown reel;" ; alternate act II European opening; Fred Waller radio interview; trailer; TV spots; tribute to New Neon movies; tribute to New Cooper Theatre; behind the scenes slideshow; gallery; booklet reproduction of the original program Narrator: Lowell Thomas Blu-ray: DTS 5.1 or Dolby 2.0, smilebox (curved screen simulation). DVD: Dolby 5.1 or 2.0; double sided, smilebox (curved screen simulation
Summary:
"On the evening of September 30, 1952, the shape and sound of movies changed forever with the introduction of Cinerama. This unique widescreen process was launched when television was deemed as a major threat to US film exhibition. Fred Waller, Cinerama's creator, had indeed labored that long on his dream of a motion picture experience that would recreate the full range of human vision. It used three cameras and three projectors on a curved screen 146° deep."--Container.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)812658062
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.