| Description |
1 videodisc (70 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + booklet. |
| Series |
Criterion collection |
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Criterion collection
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| System Details |
DVD, high definition digital restoration, (1.33:1) aspect ratio, PCM mono. |
| Language |
Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Originally produced in 1932. |
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Adapted from H.G. Well's novel "The island of Dr. Moreau". |
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Special features: audio commentary by film historian Gregory Mank ; new video conversation among filmmaker John Landis and more ; new interviews with horror film historian David J. Skal ; new interviews with Devo founding members Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh ; trailer. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
Charles Laughton, Richard Arlen, Bela Lugosi, George Irving, Leila Hyams. |
| Audience |
Rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
Laughton is a mad doctor conducting ghastly genetic experiments on a remote island in the South Seas, much to the fear and disgust of the shipwrecked sailor who finds himself trapped there. |
| Subject |
Animal experimentation -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Shipwreck survival -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Science fiction films.
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Mad scientist films.
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Horror films.
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DVD-Video discs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Kenton, Erle C., 1896-1980.
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Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962.
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Arlen, Richard, 1900-1976.
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Lugosi, Bela.
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Irving, George, 1874-1961.
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Hyams, Leila, 1905-1977.
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Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946.
Island of Doctor Moreau.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781604654943 |
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1604654945 |
| Standard No. |
715515088114 |
| Music No. |
CC2069D The Criterion Collection |
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