|
Films/DVD Asylum Movies from comedy to drama to your favorite Hollyweird Star. |
|
|
|
Films/DVD Asylum Movies from comedy to drama to your favorite Hollyweird Star. |
|
In Reply to: Rico: The Lady From Shangai-1947. posted by AudioHead on January 11, 2005 at 09:53:58:
I think Welles may have been placed under a great deal of presure by the studio (Columbia) and forced to eliminate or compromise some of the shots he wanted, either because of budgetary constraints or time considerations. Also, the studio apparently cut his original film down from 155 minutes to 87 (even shorter in Europe). Note: If memory serves, Orson's attempt at an Irish accent did seem a bit forced, but as I haven't seen this film in awhile I don't want to be too judgmental.Welles' cast was solid and the story serviceable (i.e., he wrote the screenplay), but even though Welle's masterful touch is in evidence The Lady from Shanghai doesn't live up to either Kane or Ambersons in directorial flare, cohesiveness and polish. Considering the fact that he made this film at Harry Cohn's studio is probably reason enough to give Welles the benefit of doubt about the unsupervised revisions that contribute to this production's faults.
AuPh
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Follow Ups
- Great film, but it does have some cheesy moments and a somewhat rushed look. - Audiophilander 13:11:56 01/11/05 (1)
- Maltin Opined The Camera Was Star In This Film. nt - AudioHead 07:16:13 01/12/05 (0)
Top of Page ]
[ Contact Us ]
[ Support/Wish List ]
[ Copyright © 2024, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]
