This 1952 documentary was created in order to showcase a new filming and exhibition style known as cinerama. Cinerama, introduced to the filmgoing public in 1952, was a key technology in the mid50s rush to innovate on the big screen as television threatened the movie theaters very existence. This is cinerama premiered on september 30, 1952 at the broadway theatre, in new york city. Build a magnificent website, present your film studio and get in the spotlight with the cinerama movie theme. Only fivesevenths of this is cinerama will be new to owners of the u. Some of the sequence to the modern eye seem rather drawn out and static and lowell thomas commentary is a bit deadpan, my wife complained that she found a lot of it boring. The 1952 debut of cinerama made headlines and dazzled audiences, who had never seen movies so big. Cinerama, in motion pictures, a process in which three synchronized movie projectors each project onethird of the picture on a wide, curving screen. Outfitted with the latest in motion picture technology, including digital laser projection and an impressive dolby atmos immersive audio system. This is cinerama, meanwhile, transports its wideeyed viewers to worlds theyd likely never seen before. Cinerama was invented by fred waller 18861954 and languished in the laboratory for several years before waller, joined by hazard buzz reeves, brought it to the attention of lowell thomas who, first with mike todd and later merian c. Movie stars for cinerama technique in 1952 youtube.
A slideshow featuring an original 1952 radio interview with fred waller on the eve of opening night 15 min. Cinerama definition of cinerama by the free dictionary. Kerry kerry kicks things off with a slab of affable, acoustic pop. Musical wonders of cinerama, the a musical souvenir. After the ballet sequence, coproducer and director michael todds niagara falls contribution, then returning to fellow investor and narrator lowell thomas on his set, now very widescreen, in this is cinerama, 1952, also produced by merian c. Cinerama a theme for movie studios and filmmakers by.
Trailer for the restored version of this classic cinemiracle adventure. The first cinerama film, this is cinerama, premiered on september 30, 1952, at the. This is cinerama 1952 technical specifications shotonwhat. This is cinerama 1952 this is cinerama remains an interesting novelty item, a hodgepodge of travelogue and spectacle. Further back, it just looks like a super wide screen. This is cinerama is a 1952 fulllength film designed to introduce the thennew widescreen process cinerama, which broadens the aspect ratio so the viewers peripheral vision is involved. Predating imax by nearly twenty years, cinerama immersed the audience in an unparalleled spectacle of sight and sound. Ruark of the new york world telegram said of the event. Footage originally projected interstitially during the interruptions of any cinerama performance 9 min. The mere existence of a homevideo version of this is cinerama is a bit perverse. A new theatrical rerelease trailer, done very much in the same style as the original, has been provided here as well. New cinerama releases coming soon dear cinerama lovers and cinephiles alike, flicker alley is proud to announce the continuation of our popular cinerama releases with the upcoming seven wonders of the world 1956 and search for paradise 1957 on bluraydvd combo packs. The widescreen revolution of the 1950s began when this is cinerama took audiences for a ride on the rockaway playland roller coaster, and then on to scenic points around the globe filmed with three cameras yoked side by side.
Above left, the cover of the world premiere souvenir book from this is cinerama, and above right, ticket stubs from the matinee presentation of the film on new years eve, 1952, found tucked inside the program. On the evening of september 30, 1952, the shape and sound of movies changed forever with the introduction of. The technique created an image nearly three times as large as traditional movie screens, and was launched right at the beginning of the boom in the sales of televisions in order to help the movie business differentiate itself from this new form of media. Consisting of three 35mm images laid next to each other and projected onto a curved, extremely wide screen, cinerama images were, at the time, the. Many viewers believe that the screen, which thus annexes their entire field of vision, gives a sense of reality unmatched by the flat screen. Cooper, produced a commercially viable demonstration of cinerama which opened on broadway on september 30, 1952. Three strip cinerama 1952 1962 this is cinerama cinerama holiday seven wonders of the world search for paradise south seas adventure windjammer the wonderful world of the brothers grimm the best of cinerama how the west was won. The opening clip from the first cinerama production this is cinerama. Long story short, the result of wallers knowhow and thomas and coopers enthusiasm and showmanship opened at new yorks broadway theatre on september 30, 1952. This is cinerama 1952 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. This is cinerama is of great interest, in that it was the first really big screen film with fabulous for the time stereophonic sound using five microphones speakers. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from cinerama at the discogs marketplace.
If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will. Exit music from the film this is cinerama composer. Cinerama holiday seven wonders of the world south seas adventure search for paradise this label refers to the following compilation album. This is cinerama studiously compiles the first slew of lessthan12 action by the group, and keeps the winning streak going. Cinerama is stackedfull with highly practical elements, predesigned home and inner pages, so anyone can effortlessly create great movie presentations with utmost ease. It played at various theatres from 1952 through 1965. On the evening of september 30, 1952, this is cinerama premiered at the broadway theatre in new york city.
No other development in motion picture technology, including color and sound, had as much immediate impact on the film industry and the expectations of the. Ten years later the unwieldy process was on its way to the scrap heap. This is cinerama is a 1952 american documentary film directed by merian c. May 18, 2011 this is cinerama was basically a glorified travelog as were most of the threepanel films but i found it extremely enjoyble even for an 11yearold. At the movies soundtrack from 1952, 1958, composed by various artists, max steiner. The last days of cinerama 2012 full documentary short youtube. Conveniently and thoroughly, the compilation wraps up the bands first four singles which thankfully includes both sides of the vinylonly pacific single, adding a kitschy valvola remix of ears. A trademark for a motionpicture process designed to produce widescreen images. Cinerama format opens with rockaway playland roller coaster, then.
Get all the lyrics to songs by cinerama and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. This is cinerama, more than anything, is an experience. Presented in a deluxe bluray edition, this is the most extensive and thorough restoration yet of the film that changed the shape and sound of the movies forever. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing this is cinerama near you. Joseph gordonlevitt is impressed with cinemovies onewoman set up 370 views 9 months ago one woman runs this show, and joseph gordonlevitt is impressed. Selections of soundtrack dialogue and music from the five 3strip cinerama travelogue films. This article, provided by david mullen, was published in the november, 1952 issue of american cinematographer.
When seen on a theatrical screen, the smilebox system does allow for an experience similar to the old cinerama, but only if you sit in the first ten rows of the cinema. This is cinerama is somewhat a historic little documentary since it did pretty much introduce people. Jan 08, 2016 this is cinerama 1952 this is cinerama remains an interesting novelty item, a hodgepodge of travelogue and spectacle. Buy digital version flicker alley and cinerama inc. The film includes scenes of the roller coaster from rockaways playland, then moves on to a scene of the. This is cinerama was released in 1952 and ran for more than a decade in a single cinerama theatre in new york. The first nontravelogue filmed in threepanel cinerama starring. This is cinerama 2017 authorized restoration flicker alley. This is cinerama 1952 movie clip entirely new medium.
This is cinerama and seven wonders of the world 2 min sd. It is designed to introduce the widescreen process cinerama, which broadens the aspect ratio so the viewers peripheral vision is involved. The cinerama philharmonic orchestra conducted by louis forbes recorded. This is cinerama premiered on september 30, 1952 at the new york broadway theatre. It was the first of a number of novel processes introduced during the 1950s, when the movie industry was reacting to. Although popular, cinerama was limited almost exclusively to imaxlike travelogues like south seas adventure and was exhibited on a much narrower scale than the giantscreen imax is now. A pair of vintage tv spots round out the video promotional material. Oct 17, 2000 this is cinerama studiously compiles the first slew of lessthan12 action by the group, and keeps the winning streak going. Designed to stretch to the human eyes peripheral vision. Mar 22, 2011 the 1952 debut of cinerama made headlines and dazzled audiences, who had never seen movies so big. With a screen of such an incomprehensibly staggering. Watching a cinerama film on the gigantic screen was an experience never forgotten and i was lucky to be shown through the.
This is cinerama is a 1952 fulllength film designed to. On the evening of september 30, 1952, the shape and sound of movies changed forever with the introduction of cinerama. The movie this is cinerama, released in 1952 and directed by merian c. This is cinerama was an experimental film that changed the shape and sound of movies in the 1950s. The technique created an image nearly three times as large as traditional movie screens. The film was a showcase of new technology, featuring such amazing cinematic feats as shots from a ride on the coney island roller coaster or a lowflying plane. Full list of 1952 movies and tv shows streaming online reelgood. Released by label x in 1996 atm cd 2002 containing music from south seas adventure 1958, this is cinerama 1952. That first cinerama production, which opened as simply cinerama and eventually came to be known as this is cinerama, is not to mince words one of the most important and. Although popular, cinerama was limited almost exclusively to imaxlike travelogues like south seas adventure and was exhibited on a much narrower scale than the giantscreen imax is.
Dont let inflation over the past half century fool you, those tickets were expensive for a matinee. A cultural icon since 1963, cinerama has undergone a number of upgrades and renovations over the decades. Cinerama synonyms, cinerama pronunciation, cinerama translation, english dictionary definition of cinerama. Movies up to that point had been a largely passive experience. Pick your seats when you purchase tickets, and ensure your preferred screen. To see how well it did at the boxoffice click on 1953 below. Reconstructing the best of cinerama by david strohmaier and cinerama inc, 2016. Listen free to cinerama this is cinerama kerry kerry, love and more.
Find cinerama discography, albums and singles on allmusic. On the evening of september 30, 1952, this is cinerama premiered at the. This is cinerama restored, bluray, special interestdocumentary, 617311684791. The cinerama company introduced the process in 1952 with a novelty documentary called this is cinerama. I have just looked at the movies answer to television, whether or not the movies know it yet. No other development in motion picture technology, including color and sound, had as much immediate impact on the film industry and the expectations of the film going public as did cinerama. You will take a rollercoaster ride on the atom smasher at rockaways playland, float on the canals of venice, thrill to aida at lascala, a bullfight in madrid, floridas cypress gardens and climaxed by a flight across america in the nose of a b25, piloted by air speed record holder, paul mantz. Restored 2017 by david strohmaier and randy gitsch. Below the cinerama camera 45rpm front 45rpm back post card.
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