Peter Apruzzese
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Fox's recent DVD of Roy Del Ruth's science fiction picture The Alligator People is another beautifully rendered release.
One of my personal all-time favorites, the film holds up perfectly to modern viewing, with Mr. Lon Chaney's performance at the very top of his game. Beverly Garland, Bruce Bennett, and the other cast members, inclusive of Mr. Dudley Dickerson in his signature role as a train porter, deliver memorable work.
The Alligator People is part of what I hope will be the first of several black & white widescreen science fiction films from the studio, with the Brian Donlevy picture Curse of the Fly being at the top of my list of most-wanted titles.
This is a beautifully-rendered transfer of a black & white/CinemaScope production. The various elements used for the transfer mesh together well and it is plainly obvious that the studio takes some measure of pride in delivering to you this monster picture in a superior form, inclusive of natural film grain and blemishes. The faux-stereo sound track is nothing special but the original mono is satisfactory.
For those who might be mis-led by what may appear to be an "old black and white film..."
Make no mistake.
The Alligator People is not exactly one of the greatest films of its era and genre, but it stands the test of time against modern productions as one of the better science fiction/monster films ever produced.
Do not allow the fact that it can be purchased for slightly more than a good ice cream sundae to dissuade from its purchase.
This is one of the films which must be owned.
PJA
(Apologies to Mr. Harris for appropriating his style and even some of his words, it's all in good fun!)
One of my personal all-time favorites, the film holds up perfectly to modern viewing, with Mr. Lon Chaney's performance at the very top of his game. Beverly Garland, Bruce Bennett, and the other cast members, inclusive of Mr. Dudley Dickerson in his signature role as a train porter, deliver memorable work.
The Alligator People is part of what I hope will be the first of several black & white widescreen science fiction films from the studio, with the Brian Donlevy picture Curse of the Fly being at the top of my list of most-wanted titles.
This is a beautifully-rendered transfer of a black & white/CinemaScope production. The various elements used for the transfer mesh together well and it is plainly obvious that the studio takes some measure of pride in delivering to you this monster picture in a superior form, inclusive of natural film grain and blemishes. The faux-stereo sound track is nothing special but the original mono is satisfactory.
For those who might be mis-led by what may appear to be an "old black and white film..."
Make no mistake.
The Alligator People is not exactly one of the greatest films of its era and genre, but it stands the test of time against modern productions as one of the better science fiction/monster films ever produced.
Do not allow the fact that it can be purchased for slightly more than a good ice cream sundae to dissuade from its purchase.
This is one of the films which must be owned.
PJA
(Apologies to Mr. Harris for appropriating his style and even some of his words, it's all in good fun!)
