Chaplin's "The Gold Rush" disappointment...

Heliosphann · 07-01-03, 12:11 AM

Specifically the piano only score that was provided for the "original" 1925 version of the film. What a let down. We finally get the 1925 cut, fully restored on DVD and it ONLY comes with a lukewarm sounding piano score. Where's the original Karli D. Elinor score!!! This is truly tragic for Chaplin fans... Its such a shame because the rest of the DVD's/Features are top notch!!!

djtoell · 07-01-03, 12:18 AM

Although Chaplin's 1925 version of Gold Rush fell into the public domain, it's possible that Elinor's score is still under copyright and the Chaplin estate was unable to license it (or unwilling to pay whatever the cost was). Either way, I'm still very happy to have the 1925 version available.

DJ

Heliosphann · 07-01-03, 12:25 AM

Yeah, I know I'm glad it's on DVD also... It's just a shame that they couldn't/wouldn't get the original.

DonnachaOne · 07-01-03, 01:53 AM

YOU'RE disappointed? It's not even in 5.1!!!!

Cornelius1047 · 07-01-03, 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by DonnachaOne
YOU'RE disappointed? It's not even in 5.1!!!!

Or in anamorphic widescreen!

K

darkside · 07-01-03, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cornelius1047
Or in anamorphic widescreen!

K

Or in Color!

folgersnyourcup · 07-01-03, 10:41 PM

Forget 5.1, early reports said this title was going to be in DTS-ES! I also read Chaplin himself was supposed to do a commentary. Of course it's nowhere to be found. Typical false-advertising. I wish I could find the website that knew Chaplin recorded the commentary specifically for the dvd!

Non-anamorphic, crappy sounding (it hurts my ears!) junk. PHOOEY!

In all seriousness, I love this disc. Disappointing the original score isn't there but I'm just jumping for joy at actually holding the dvd in my hands right now!

FreshOne · 07-02-03, 01:11 AM

no dts no $ale

But seriously, it sounded kind of funny to me that they mixed these in 5.1. Seems odd to me, but the original mono is on there too so its the best of both worlds. I haven't seen Gold Rush yet, but it seems like a bummer not having the original score. I think djtoell might be on to something with the copyright issue, who knows.

07-01-03, 12:11 AM	#1
Heliosphann DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 1,161	Chaplin's "The Gold Rush" disappointment... Specifically the piano only score that was provided for the "original" 1925 version of the film. What a let down. We finally get the 1925 cut, fully restored on DVD and it ONLY comes with a lukewarm sounding piano score. Where's the original Karli D. Elinor score!!! This is truly tragic for Chaplin fans... Its such a shame because the rest of the DVD's/Features are top notch!!!

07-02-03, 01:11 AM	#8
FreshOne Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 555	no dts no $ale But seriously, it sounded kind of funny to me that they mixed these in 5.1. Seems odd to me, but the original mono is on there too so its the best of both worlds. I haven't seen Gold Rush yet, but it seems like a bummer not having the original score. I think djtoell might be on to something with the copyright issue, who knows. __________________ "You're a classic example of the inverse ratio between the size of the mouth and the size of the brain." DVDs Games

07-01-03, 12:18 AM	#2
djtoell DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA Posts: 3,333	Although Chaplin's 1925 version of Gold Rush fell into the public domain, it's possible that Elinor's score is still under copyright and the Chaplin estate was unable to license it (or unwilling to pay whatever the cost was). Either way, I'm still very happy to have the 1925 version available. DJ

07-01-03, 12:25 AM	#3
Heliosphann DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 1,161	Yeah, I know I'm glad it's on DVD also... It's just a shame that they couldn't/wouldn't get the original.

07-01-03, 01:53 AM	#4
DonnachaOne DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: A place where they know how to pronounce "Donnacha" correctly Posts: 9,817	YOU'RE disappointed? It's not even in 5.1!!!!

07-01-03, 10:41 PM	#7
folgersnyourcup Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 342	Forget 5.1, early reports said this title was going to be in DTS-ES! I also read Chaplin himself was supposed to do a commentary. Of course it's nowhere to be found. Typical false-advertising. I wish I could find the website that knew Chaplin recorded the commentary specifically for the dvd! Non-anamorphic, crappy sounding (it hurts my ears!) junk. PHOOEY! In all seriousness, I love this disc. Disappointing the original score isn't there but I'm just jumping for joy at actually holding the dvd in my hands right now!