Don't know if this has been said before... but came across this by chance...
http://www.dvdsoon.com/show-title-details.xml?uid=5309
I certainly didn't know it was available on DVD. Too bad about the last episode.
Has any one actually seen this DVD? Can any one comment on quality? Would just like to know that it is not too blurry before I order.
Anders
Around the World with OW
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Dear AndersE: Yes, I have seen these episodes on VHS.
I happened to be in London with the Army in 1954-1955. [Saw the original complete MR ARKADIN there, and Moby Dick Rehearsed at the Duke of York's Theater.
My English girlfriend, Rosemary Hayward, was a graduate of Teatro Conti, and she was transported by Orson Welles. She told me about this series, and an earlier one, Orson Welles' Sketchbook, it was called called, I believe. She told me that Welles had changed the face of BBC Television, and of course, I suppose, these works were the beginning of his idea creating cinematic essays, which was always there in his radio and much of his film work, but finally resulted in F FOR FAKE and occupied a lot of his productive time for the rest of his life.
Unfortuately, these were the days before video tape, and I never got a pass or leave when any of the Around the World with Orson Welles shows were being shown. Besides, Rosemary was just a spectacular girl!
On VHS, today, the film quality is typical of its time, nicely done but nothing out of the ordinary. It is in certain shots, the editing and Welles' presence and commentary where the episodes shine. Unlike the Sketch Book, this series was originally made for European television, I believe, and that is a factor, too.
Each episode dwells on a kind of philosophical idea about cultures, most often Spanish culture. Welles folds in what he is doing at the moment -- i.e., he is rehearsing Moby Dick Rehearsed at an old warehouse in South London when he interviews the nearby Chelsea Pensioners. And he engages various friends in the shooting, such as Kenneth Tynan and his wife in the piece about Bullfighting.
The price seems high to me, but I imagine that it is rare. You might try renting the VHS tape first from a store or service specializing in International or rare video, to give you an idea if you want to invest in the DVD, which will likely have better sound and visual quality.
Regards.
Glenn
I happened to be in London with the Army in 1954-1955. [Saw the original complete MR ARKADIN there, and Moby Dick Rehearsed at the Duke of York's Theater.
My English girlfriend, Rosemary Hayward, was a graduate of Teatro Conti, and she was transported by Orson Welles. She told me about this series, and an earlier one, Orson Welles' Sketchbook, it was called called, I believe. She told me that Welles had changed the face of BBC Television, and of course, I suppose, these works were the beginning of his idea creating cinematic essays, which was always there in his radio and much of his film work, but finally resulted in F FOR FAKE and occupied a lot of his productive time for the rest of his life.
Unfortuately, these were the days before video tape, and I never got a pass or leave when any of the Around the World with Orson Welles shows were being shown. Besides, Rosemary was just a spectacular girl!
On VHS, today, the film quality is typical of its time, nicely done but nothing out of the ordinary. It is in certain shots, the editing and Welles' presence and commentary where the episodes shine. Unlike the Sketch Book, this series was originally made for European television, I believe, and that is a factor, too.
Each episode dwells on a kind of philosophical idea about cultures, most often Spanish culture. Welles folds in what he is doing at the moment -- i.e., he is rehearsing Moby Dick Rehearsed at an old warehouse in South London when he interviews the nearby Chelsea Pensioners. And he engages various friends in the shooting, such as Kenneth Tynan and his wife in the piece about Bullfighting.
The price seems high to me, but I imagine that it is rare. You might try renting the VHS tape first from a store or service specializing in International or rare video, to give you an idea if you want to invest in the DVD, which will likely have better sound and visual quality.
Regards.
Glenn
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Lance Morrison
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they do have it at amazon
http://www.amazon.com/exec....4963203
http://www.amazon.com/exec....4963203
Well, I went ahead and ordered it. Will report back when I receive it.
The reviews on the Amazon site were interesting as there seems to be yet another episode, viva Itala, not on the DVD. Looks like I have to check with the BBC archives how many episodes where really made.
It turned out that DVDsoon was cheaper than amazon, as they have free shipping, even on international orders.
Anders
The reviews on the Amazon site were interesting as there seems to be yet another episode, viva Itala, not on the DVD. Looks like I have to check with the BBC archives how many episodes where really made.
It turned out that DVDsoon was cheaper than amazon, as they have free shipping, even on international orders.
Anders
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Re: Around the World with OW
Someone has concatenated the two Basque episodes into one 41-minute show, eliminating the scenes in the second part that were repeats from the first part. Nicely done, although the picture quality is not great:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJlKx3NPuts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJlKx3NPuts
Re: Around the World with OW
There is a documentary from french TV ARTE, about Welles Basque country. It's interresting to heard personnes speaking about Welles coming to make the film. Also interresting to return on locations of these two big chapters of Around thé world série. Of course, there are-for me!- some excessives ideas about the fact Welles discover à New way in making films doing this Basque episode.
Here is the link:
https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/095929-00 ... on-welles/
In the same french ARTE TVsérie, there is another Welles "travel documentary" about andalousie:
https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/083203-00 ... on-welles/
Here is the link:
https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/095929-00 ... on-welles/
In the same french ARTE TVsérie, there is another Welles "travel documentary" about andalousie:
https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/083203-00 ... on-welles/
Re: Around the World with OW
Unfortunately, both of those programs appear to be unavailable now. If they come back, admusicam, please let us know. Thanks for the tip.
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