Peter Pan (1924) Blu-ray
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Posted May 20, 2019 06:32 PM by Webmaster
Kino Lorber will release on Blu-ray Herbert Brenon's film Peter Pan (1924), starring Betty Bronson, Esther Ralston, Ernest Torrence, Anna May Wong, and Mary Brian. The release will be available for purchase on July 9.
Synopsis: Ingeniously capturing the mysteries and wonder of childhood, J.M. Barrie's timeless play became one of the most popular films of the 1920s. Betty Bronson stars as Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, who charms Wendy (Mary Brian) and her brothers (Philippe De Lacy, Jack Murphy) to fly with him to Never Never land. On this island of dreams and magic, they rescue the Lost Boys from Captain Hook (Ernest Torrence) and his band of pirates, encountering along the way the delightful fairy Tinker Bell (Virginia Browne Faire), a man-eating crocodile, and a band of natives (led by Anna May Wong).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Synopsis: Ingeniously capturing the mysteries and wonder of childhood, J.M. Barrie's timeless play became one of the most popular films of the 1920s. Betty Bronson stars as Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, who charms Wendy (Mary Brian) and her brothers (Philippe De Lacy, Jack Murphy) to fly with him to Never Never land. On this island of dreams and magic, they rescue the Lost Boys from Captain Hook (Ernest Torrence) and his band of pirates, encountering along the way the delightful fairy Tinker Bell (Virginia Browne Faire), a man-eating crocodile, and a band of natives (led by Anna May Wong).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Orchestral score by Philip C. Carli
- Audio interview with actress Esther Ralston
- Audio Commentary by film historian Kat Ellinger
- Essay by film historian Frederick C. Szebin
