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The Scarlet Letter
1934
Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic tale of sin and redemption! Including the original production, "Salem and the Scarlet Letter," narrated by John Carradine.
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Colleen Moore stars as Hester Prynne in this 1934 version of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic tale of sin and redemption! Bearing a child out of wedlock was punishable in 17th century Massachusetts by being forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A,' but unwed mother Hester, who was born to a noble family, is determined to rise above her situation. Hardie Albright, Alan Hale, and William Farnum also star for director Robert G. Vignola, while the recreation of old Puritan Boston was by art director Frank Dexter (Baby Face Morgan, Northwest Trail).
The Specs
The Film Elements
The Scarlet Letter
scanned in 4K from a new 35mm preservation print, from the Original Camera Negative (OCN)
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with thanks to UCLA Library Film & Television Archives & Cinema Arts
The Disc Specs
The Scarlet Letter
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Run Time: 71 minutes
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This Disc is Region Free and includes English SDH.
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Audio is DTS-HD / Dolby AC3s.
The Contributors
Professor and Author Jason A. Ney joins us for an in-depth look at this historic film. Joining Ney for his commentary is a special guest, Cora Sue Collins.
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Jason A. Ney also contributes his written essay to this release.
Special Features
Ballyhoo Motion Pictures presents, "A Sin of Passion: Hawthorne on Film," featuring a new interview with author, Justin Humphreys.
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Original Production, "Salem and the Scarlet Letter." With archival footage by Sam Sherman of Salem, MA, narrated by John Carradine.
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New interview with producer, Sam Sherman, "Revealing the Scarlet Letter."
The Scarlet Letter
"Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic tale of sin and redemption! "
Director: Robert G. Vignola
Starring: Colleen Moore, Henry B. Walthall, Cora Sue Collins
1934 | HD | 71 minutes
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Colleen Moore stars as Hester Prynne in this 1934 version of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic tale of sin and redemption! Bearing a child out of wedlock was punishable in 17th century Massachusetts by being forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A,' but unwed mother Hester, who was born to a noble family, is determined to rise above her situation. Hardie Albright, Alan Hale, and William Farnum also star for director Robert G. Vignola, while the recreation of old Puritan Boston was by art director Frank Dexter (Baby Face Morgan, Northwest Trail).
