A Place in the Sun

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Overview

Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, and Shelley Winters star in the seething romance A Place in the Sun. Paramount's work on this black-and-white 1.33:1 full-screen transfer is very nice and even. While there are a few instances of dirt and grain in the image, overall, this is a solid-looking transfer with well saturated black-and-white levels. The audio is presented in a newly remixed Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack in English. This is a very clear and concise soundtrack, though because of its age, the limitations ...
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Overview

Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, and Shelley Winters star in the seething romance A Place in the Sun. Paramount's work on this black-and-white 1.33:1 full-screen transfer is very nice and even. While there are a few instances of dirt and grain in the image, overall, this is a solid-looking transfer with well saturated black-and-white levels. The audio is presented in a newly remixed Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack in English. This is a very clear and concise soundtrack, though because of its age, the limitations in the source materials are often apparent. The directional effects are kept to a minimum, with most of the sound field is only played in the front and center speakers. Also included on this disc are English subtitles. A Place in the Sun includes a nice batch of extra materials, starting with a few retrospective interviews with Taylor and Winters plus late director/producer George Stevens' son and associate producer, Ivan Moffat. This is a very enlightening and entertaining look at what went into the production of the film though the eyes of those who were there. Also included on this disc is another retrospective on director Stevens titled "George Stevens: Filmmakers Who Knew Him" and a very informative commentary track with George Stevens Jr. and Ivan Moffat. Conspicuously, the theatrical trailer for the film is missing.
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Special Features

Full-screen format; Dolby Digital: English 5.1 Surround; English subtitles; Interactive menus; Scene selection; Theatrical trailer; Retrospective cast & crew interviews with Elizabeth Taylor, Shelley Winters, George Stevens Jr. [son of late associate producter Ivan Moffat]; Commentary by George Stevens Jr. and Ivan Moffat; George Stevens: filmmakers who knew him
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide - Richard Gilliam
A Place in the Sun removes much of the insight and depth of Theodore Dreiser's source novel, taking just the plot and turning it into a solidly entertaining Hollywood production. Director George Stevens was a capable craftsman who understood the advantages of a studio's resources. He shows his skills in combining top-grade stars and a powerful story, while giving the film a glossy veneer of class. The performances are generally strong, most notably Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor. Helped strongly by its first-rate tech credits, the film won six Oscars, including for director Stevens, costume designer Edith Head, and composer Franz Waxman, though the Best Picture nod went to An American in Paris.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 8/21/2001
  • UPC: 097360581546
  • Original Release: 1951

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  • Source: Paramount
  • Region Code: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: Pre-1954 Standard (1.33.1)
  • Presentation: Pan & Scan / Black & White
  • Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
  • Language: English
  • Time: 2:01:00
  • Format: DVD

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Montgomery Clift George Eastman
Elizabeth Taylor Angela Vickers
Shelley Winters Alice Tripp
Keefe Brasselle Earl Eastman
Anne Revere Hannah Eastman
Fred Clark Bellows
Raymond Burr Frank Marlowe
Herbert Heyes Charles Eastman
Shepperd Strudwick Anthony Vickers
Frieda Inescort Mrs. Vickers
Kathryn Givney Mrs. Louise Eastman
Walter Sande Jansen
Ted de Corsia Judge
John Ridgely Coroner
Lois Chartand Marsha Eastman
William Murphy Mr. Whiting
Douglas Spencer Boatkeeper
Charles Dayton Kelly
Paul H. Frees Rev. Morrison
Robert Anderson Eagle Scout
Gertrude Astor
Lulu Mae Bohrman Woman
Ken Christy Warden
Pat Combs
Mike Pat Donovan
Frances Driver Maid
Ralph Dunn Policeman
Laura Elliot Miss Harper
Al Ferguson Bailiff
Ann Frederick
Kathleen Freeman Martha
Lisa Golm Maid
Marion Gray
Dolores Hall
Major Sam Harris Man
Len Hendry Guard
James Horne Jr. Tom Tipton
Jim Horne
Frank Hyers Guard
Carmencita Johnson Girl
Mary Kent Mrs. Roberts
Philip Kieffer Jailer
Louis Lane
Mike Mahoney Motorcycle Officer
Robert Malcolm Guard
Martin Mason Prisoner
Lee Miller Bus Driver
Hans Moebus Butler at Eastman House
Jay Morley Executive
Ed O'Neill Deputy
Ezelle Poule Receptionist
Joe Recht
Wallace Scott Factory Guard
Billy Sheehan Court Clerk
Josephine Whittell Secretary to Charles Eastman
Eric Wilton Butler
Ian Wolfe Dr. Wyeland
Frank Yaconelli Truck Driver
Technical Credits
George Stevens Director, Producer
Harry Brown Screenwriter
Charles C. Coleman Jr. Asst. Director
Hans Dreier Art Director
Gene Garvin Sound/Sound Designer
Edith Head Costumes/Costume Designer
William W. Hornbeck Editor
Gordon Jennigns Special Effects
Emile Kuri Set Decoration/Design
William C. Mellor Cinematographer
Gene Merritt Sound/Sound Designer
Ivan Moffat Associate Producer
Walter Tyler Art Director
Franz Waxman Score Composer
Wally Westmore Makeup
Michael Wilson Screenwriter
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
0. Scene Selection
1. George Eastman [1:24]
2. Factory Girl [7:30]
3. Angela Vickers [3:03]
4. In Trouble [5:41]
5. "Tell Mamma All" [7:00]
6. A Good Doctor [:34]
7. Loon Lake [5:56]
8. Watery Grave [1:12]
9. District Attorney [4:43]
10. Parental Approval [2:48]
11. Under Arrest [4:13]
12. Murder Charge [7:55]
13. Guilty Heart [2:40]
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Menu

Side #1 --
   Play
   Special Features
      Theatrical Trailer
      George Stevens and His Place In The Sun
      George Stevens:Filmmakers Who Knew Him
         Warren Beatty
         Frank Capra
         Rouben Mamoulian
         Joseph L. Mankiewicz
         Alan J. Pakula
         Antonio Vellani
         Robert Wise
         Fred Zinneman
      Commentary with George Stevens Jr. and Ivan Moffat
   Set Up
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    Heart-breaking Love Story

    What a great flick. The heart-breaking story makes you ache inside. Both Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor have never looked more stunning and their on-screen chemistry is palpable. The plot keeps you riveted and foreshadows the tragedy that awaits the two star-crossed lovers. One of my favorites!

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