Long derided by film historians as a talented but visually unimaginative director, James Cruze made up for any and all past artistic sins with his rousing Old Ironsides. Per its title, this 11-reel silent film is set at the time of Stephen Decatur's defeat of the Barbary pirates in Tripoli. Decatur himself (played by comic actor Johnnie Walker) is a secondary character herein -- most of the screen time goes to the romantic leads, able-bodied seaman Charles Farrell and damsel-in-permanent-distress Esther Ralston. The acting ...
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Long derided by film historians as a talented but visually unimaginative director, James Cruze made up for any and all past artistic sins with his rousing Old Ironsides. Per its title, this 11-reel silent film is set at the time of Stephen Decatur's defeat of the Barbary pirates in Tripoli. Decatur himself (played by comic actor Johnnie Walker) is a secondary character herein -- most of the screen time goes to the romantic leads, able-bodied seaman Charles Farrell and damsel-in-permanent-distress Esther Ralston. The acting honors go to those inveterate scene-stealers Wallace Beery and George Bancroft, cast respectively as Bos'n and Gunner. The film accommodates everything from outsized sea battles to a daring rescue from the clutches of the lustful pirates. A life-sized replica of "Old Ironsides" (aka the "Constitution") was built for the film; it remained a useful piece of bric-a-brac for many a subsequent Paramount seafaring epic. When originally released, the film utilized a wide-screen technique during many of the battle sequences. The videocassette version of Old Ironsides is, of course, unable to convey this, but it does have the bonus of a rousing musical score by Gaylord Carter. This print, incidentally, is crystal clear, enabling sharp-eyed viewers to spot Boris Karloff in a bit as a menacing Saracen. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Add this copy of Old Ironsides to cart. $11.50, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Kino Classics.
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George Bancroft, Esther Ralston, Wallace Beery. Very good. 1926 Run time: 114. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Old Ironsides to cart. $12.57, good condition, Sold by Goodwill Southern California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2018.
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Disk is in good condition with minor to no wear. All disks are refinished to improve condition as needed. Case and artwork are in good condition with no tears or cracks. Thank you for shopping Goodwill Southern California. Your purchase helps create jobs and transforms lives through the power of work.
Add this copy of Old Ironsides to cart. $22.95, very good condition, Sold by Doc O'Connor rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fort Wright, KY, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Kino Classics.
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Esther Ralston, Charles Farrell, Wallace Beery, George Bancroft, George Godfrey. Very good in very good packaging. Run time: 114 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1926. DVD, case and artwork in Very Good condition.
Add this copy of Old Ironsides to cart. $31.99, like new condition, Sold by Sci Fi, etc. rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Knoxville, TN, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Kino Classics.
Add this copy of Old Ironsides [Blu-Ray] to cart. $39.51, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Kino Classics.
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Esther Ralston, Wallace Beery. New. 1926 Run time: 114. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
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