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Title: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: cigar joe on October 23, 2022, 08:42:00 AM: Can't believe we didn't have a seperate thread for this

This is all I could find on our board and it came in the "Best Mike Hammer" tread

I've seen "I, The Jury" (1953) with Biff Elliot in the role of Hammer and Peggy Castel as Charlotte Manning and Tani Guthrie as Mary Bellamy were hot. Elliot on the other hand was a bit miscast

Now it's due for a real review...

Wow a restored release

https://www.facebook.com/StudiocanalUK/videos/5876852862326473 (https://www.facebook.com/StudiocanalUK/videos/5876852862326473)

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Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: dave jenkins on October 25, 2022, 11:16:56 AM: Quote from: cigar joe on October 23, 2022, 08:42:00 AM
Elliot on the other hand was a bit miscast
People often say that, but look at the way Spillane himself plays Hammer in The Girl Hunters. Biff is doing Mickey, and Mickey (in his mind) IS Mike Hammer.

Another trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItQuCTt9Zvk&t=144s

Restored Alton? Ordered! (And reportedly shipping today for those ordering directly from the manufacturer).
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: dave jenkins on October 25, 2022, 05:45:55 PM: Quote from: dave jenkins on October 25, 2022, 11:16:56 AM
Ordered!
Shipped! ("USPS picked up your item at 2:33 pm on October 25, 2022 in ROCKLIN, CA 95765.")
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: Novecento on October 25, 2022, 06:45:26 PM: You?re not waiting for this version:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/I-the-Jury-4K-and-3D-Blu-ray/315680/
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: dave jenkins on October 26, 2022, 03:34:02 AM: Quote from: Novecento on October 25, 2022, 06:45:26 PM
You?re not waiting for this version:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/I-the-Jury-4K-and-3D-Blu-ray/315680/
That's the version I ordered. And there's not much waiting to do. Here's the latest tracking info: "Your item arrived at our SACRAMENTO CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER origin facility on October 25, 2022 at 9:48 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination."

Go, man, go, go!
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: dave jenkins on October 26, 2022, 04:16:28 PM: Robert A. Harris: https://www.hometheaterforum.com/community/threads/a-few-words-about-tm-i-the-jury-in-3d-blu-ray-4k-uhd.377453/

Well, now I sure wish I had 3-D capability . . ..
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: dave jenkins on October 27, 2022, 03:49:35 AM: Tracking Update: "Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility, WHITE PLAINS NY DISTRIBUTION CENTER, October 27, 2022, 4:46 am."

Could that mean it will be delivered today???
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: mike siegel on October 27, 2022, 04:34:31 AM: german poster
(https://up.picr.de/44598009rw.jpg)
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: dave jenkins on October 27, 2022, 09:45:26 AM: Tracking UPDATE UPDATE: In da haus!

Wow, from order to delivery: less than 48 hrs.! ClassicFlix (and USPS), I'm impressed. (Meanwhile, those idiots who buy through amazon have to wait until November 8th. Ha!)

As stated, I don't have a 3-D machine, so I'll have to settle for 2-D. I'll get back to you all soon with my report.

(Btw, great poster; thanks, Mike! Hey, doesn't "Richter" mean "judge"?)
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: cigar joe on October 27, 2022, 10:15:18 AM: Quote from: dave jenkins on October 27, 2022, 09:45:26 AM
Tracking UPDATE UPDATE: In da haus!

Wow, from order to delivery: less than 48 hrs.! ClassicFlix (and USPS), I'm impressed. (Meanwhile, those idiots who buy through amazon have to wait until November 8th. Ha!)

As stated, I don't have a 3-D machine, so I'll have to settle for 2-D. I'll get back to you all soon with my report.

(Btw, great poster; thanks, Mike! Hey, doesn't "Richter" mean "judge"?)

Let us know as soon as you can.
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: dave jenkins on October 27, 2022, 01:58:43 PM: Story: 6/10. Photography: 10/10 Transfer 11/10.

Lots of great extras, too, including a couple of commentaries, an appreciation of the 3-D (very helpful for 2-D viewers) and some TV shows that might or might not be related (loved the one with Peggie Castle). Maybe the best extra is a pilot for a Mike Hammer TV show that never aired, written and directed by Blake Edwards, starring Brian Keith. Unlike the later series with Daren McGavin, this show was truer to Spillane's vision, with a Mike Hammer who actually kills people. It would have made a great series, but it was, you know, ahead of its time. Edwards rebounded from this failure and came up with Peter Gunn, so things worked out well for him. Brian Keith finally landed on (ahem) Family Affair.

Anyway, there are two kinds of people: those with this release in hand, and those who don't give a rat's ass about film noir.
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: cigar joe on October 27, 2022, 04:59:06 PM: Quote from: dave jenkins on October 27, 2022, 01:58:43 PM
Story: 6/10. Photography: 10/10 Transfer 11/10.

Lots of great extras, too, including a couple of commentaries, an appreciation of the 3-D (very helpful for 2-D viewers) and some TV shows that might or might not be related (loved the one with Peggie Castle). Maybe the best extra is a pilot for a Mike Hammer TV show that never aired, written and directed by Blake Edwards, starring Brian Keith. Unlike the later series with Daren McGavin, this show was truer to Spillane's vision, with a Mike Hammer who actually kills people. It would have made a great series, but it was, you know, ahead of its time. Edwards rebounded from this failure and came up with Peter Gunn, so things worked out well for him. Brian Keith finally landed on (ahem) Family Affair.

Anyway, there are two kinds of people: those with this release in hand, and those who don't give a rat's ass about film noir.

I'll get it eventually, lol.
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: dave jenkins on October 27, 2022, 05:22:37 PM: CJ, more good news over at the ClassicFlix newsletter:
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I, The Jury isn't the only Mickey Spillane sourced film that is finally being made available on home video as we can now share that next spring we'll be releasing 1954's The Long Wait. Beautifully photographed, the gripping film noir stars Anthony Quinn, Charles Coburn, Gene Evans and Peggie Castle and will be debuting on 4KUHD, Blu-ray and DVD.
Wow, more Spillane, more Peggie Castle!
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: Novecento on October 28, 2022, 10:40:20 AM: Tempted to get it just to marvel at the magnificence of John Alton?s work
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: dave jenkins on October 29, 2022, 11:48:35 AM: https://trailersfromhell.com/i-the-jury-1953-4k-3-d/
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: cigar joe on December 01, 2022, 04:19:06 AM: Got the DVD a couple of weeks ago big improvement.
Title: Re: I, the Jury (1953)
Post by: dave jenkins on August 25, 2023, 09:58:15 AM: @Film Forum, two showings in 3-D: https://filmforum.org/film/i-the-jury-3-d

Am definitely going to one of 'em.