Magic Fire 1955 DVD Yvonne De Carlo, Alan Badel, Peter Cushing, Carlos Thompson

Description: Item Description WHO IS RICHARD WAGNER? The life and times of one of Germany’s most celebrated and controversial composers, Richard Wagner (Alan Badel) comes to life in this often-overlooked lavish production from republic pictures. Many details and accounts of Wagner's life are accurately portrayed, with a few areas stretched out for dramatic purposes. One of the high points is the accurate recreation of the famous riot among the elite at the Opera House in Paris during the Second Act of Tannhauser. The film also correctly brings out the patronage of King Ludwig II in Wagner's life, without bogging itself down in the controversial details of the troubled monarch. Lavish sets, brilliant costumes and a large cast that includes the beautiful Yvonne De Carlo all contribute to this prestigious film which serves as a great biographical document for Richard Wagner. One of Republic's final big-budget efforts in their waning days, Magic Fire is an often-hunted but rarely-found piece of cinema history. Well known amongst Wagner fans, the magnificent score from Erich Korngold (who has an on-screen cameo in the picture) has become legendary. Alan Badel captures the swaggering confidence of Germany's most controversial composer and chews up the scenery as one imagines Wagner msut have done in real life. Carlos Thompson is terrific as Franz Liszt, a real backbone of the story taking control of every scene in which he appears. Yvonne De Carlo’s Minna is easy on the eyes and reveals her under-appreciated range as an actress. Great performances and lavish sets are all worthy of praise, but it is the music which does the subject matter the highest honor - truly a pleasure to fans of classical music! REGION 0 - WILL PLAY WORLDWIDE INTERACTIVE MENUS / SCENE SELECTION 1955 / COLOR / FULLSCREEN 4:3 / ENGLISH / 96 MIN DVD ART WITH INSERT AS SHOWN. A GREAT COLLECTOR'S ITEM - AND A GREAT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF CLASSIC FILMS! PLEASE NOTE: THIS PRODUCTION HAS NEVER BEEN AVAILABLE ON DVD AND IS NOT AVAILABLE IN STORES. This is not an "official" release or copy thereof. All media came from public domain sources. This is a good-quality copy with interactive menus and packaging designed by myself. This DVD is boxed exactly as pictured above, and is brand new and factory shrink-wrapped. All screenshots are taken directly from the DVD. All files used in the production of this DVD are not in violation of copyright laws or Ebay guidelines. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DVD is professionally assembled & shipped to you straight from factory! Any defective disks happily replaced! Please allow 3 business days for shipment to be sent out. Orders within the United States will usually arrive within one week of purchase but I have seen it take up to 10-15 days during Christmas time. International orders can sometimes take up to 14 to 21 business days. If you are unhappy for any reason, please contact me before posting negative feedback! I have a 100% satisfaction policy and will gladly iron out problems. I love movies! These neglected films have a special place in my heart and I have spent years tracking down quality copies! I aim to give these films the loving attention they deserve, with quality packaging and interactive menus. I'm always on the hunt for rare & neglected gems so check back often! I'm happy to answer any and all questions you may have! Just drop me a line!

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