The Iron Mask - best version for home theater

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J.S.Watson
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The Iron Mask - best version for home theater

Post by J.S.Watson » Sat Apr 20, 2019 9:20 pm

I'm looking for a restored version of this film, and one with the Carl Davis score. I can't seem to find much info. The Film Detective version ('15) seems to be my best bet. Any information?

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Trueblood
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Re: The Iron Mask - best version for home theater

Post by Trueblood » Sat Apr 20, 2019 9:39 pm

I sought and found the Kino DVD edition. See https://www.silentera.com/video/ironMaskHV.html. Longer out of print now, I guess, so it may be hard to find. You should check EBAY. I can't find any reviews comparing the Kino "restored" version with the Film Detective "restored" version. Both have the great Carl Davis score.

Big Silent Fan
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Re: The Iron Mask - best version for home theater

Post by Big Silent Fan » Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:54 am

I have a recording of this from TCM in my video collection. Restored in association with 'The Museum of Modern Art' in New York, with the Carl Davis Score.
It runs 105 minutes, including the brief 'talkie' introduction (apparently by Fairbanks) before the film starts.

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Re: The Iron Mask - best version for home theater

Post by wich2 » Wed Apr 24, 2019 11:28 am

If it's the real thing, that Talking is indeed by Sr.

And he does it again in the Middle.

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