Ace in the hole [videorecording] / a Paramount picture ; written by Billy Wilder, Lesser Samuels, Walter Newman ; produced and directed by Billy Wilder.
Wilder, Billy, 1906-2002.; Douglas, Kirk, 1916-2020.; Sterling, Jan, 1923-2004.; Arthur, Robert, 1925-2008.; Hall, Porter, 1888-1953.; Cady, Frank, 1915-; Benedict, Richard, 1916-1984.; Teal, Ray, 1902-1976.; Jaquet, Frank, 1885-1958.; Tresgot, Annie.; Haskell, Molly.; Maddin, Guy, 1956-; Paramount Pictures Corporation.; Criterion Collection (Firm)
2007
PN1997 .A34 2007
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Title
Ace in the hole [videorecording] / a Paramount picture ; written by Billy Wilder, Lesser Samuels, Walter Newman ; produced and directed by Billy Wilder.
Alternate Title
Portrait of a 60% perfect man.
Noir in broad daylight.
Chin up for mother.
Noir in broad daylight.
Chin up for mother.
Variant Title
Disc label title: Billy Wilder's Ace in the hole
Edition
Special ed.; Standard format (1.33:1).
ISBN
1934121681
9781934121689
9781934121689
Publication Details
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, c2007.
Language
English
Language Note
Closed-captioned.
Description
2 videodiscs (111 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. t 1 folded sheet ([4] p. : ill. ; 36 cm.)
Item Number
715515024723
00715515024723
00715515024723
Call Number
PN1997 .A34 2007
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
CC1705D Criterion Collection.
Summary
An early look at the impact of mass media in the public arena, featuring the story of a cynical and manipulative journalist.
Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1951.
Special features (disc 1) : optional audio commentary by film scholar Neil Sinyard ; Theatrical trailer (2 min.).
Special features (disc 2) : "Portrait of a 60% perfect man", featurette (includes in-depth interviews with Wilder by film critic Michel Ciment (60 min.)) ; excerpts from a 1986 appearance by Wilder at the American Film Institute (24 min.); a 1984 interview with Douglas by Michael Thomas (14 min.); excerpts from a 1970 audio interview with co-scriptwriter Newman (10 min.); new video afterword by filmmaker Spike Lee (6 min.); gallery of production stills and behind-the-scenes photos.
Program notes on container insert include an essay "Noir in broad daylight" by writer and film critic Molly Haskell, and an essay "Chin up for mother" on actor Kirk Douglas by director Guy Maddin.
Special features (disc 1) : optional audio commentary by film scholar Neil Sinyard ; Theatrical trailer (2 min.).
Special features (disc 2) : "Portrait of a 60% perfect man", featurette (includes in-depth interviews with Wilder by film critic Michel Ciment (60 min.)) ; excerpts from a 1986 appearance by Wilder at the American Film Institute (24 min.); a 1984 interview with Douglas by Michael Thomas (14 min.); excerpts from a 1970 audio interview with co-scriptwriter Newman (10 min.); new video afterword by filmmaker Spike Lee (6 min.); gallery of production stills and behind-the-scenes photos.
Program notes on container insert include an essay "Noir in broad daylight" by writer and film critic Molly Haskell, and an essay "Chin up for mother" on actor Kirk Douglas by director Guy Maddin.
Access Note
Authorized for private home use only.
Credits
Director of photography, Charles B. Lang, Jr.; editing, Arthur Schmidt ; music, Hugo Friedhofer.
Performer
Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Bob Arthur, Porter Hall, Frank Cady, Richard Benedict, Ray Teal, Frank Jaquet.
Cast
Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Bob Arthur, Porter Hall, Frank Cady, Richard Benedict, Ray Teal, Frank Jaquet.
System Details Note
DVD, region 1, NTSC, 1.33:1 aspect ratio, Dolby digital mono.
Awards
National Board of Review Award for Best Actress (Sterling).
Added Author
Added Corporate Author
Series
Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs)
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