Four Films From Todd Browning: The Devil Doll, Freaks, The Unknown, & The Mystic

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Join us for a captivating discussion of classic horror auteur Tod Browning with George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive, and esteemed film historians, Steve Haberman and Constantine Nasr. Their 20-year-long collaboration started with the DVD release of Mel Brooks’ "Dracula: Dead and Loving It," and has now extended to creating an audio commentary for the upcoming horror/sci-fi film, "The Devil Doll" (1936). That's the jumping-off point for our discussion and appreciation of four of Tod Browning's films released for the first time on Blu-ray in October.
This episode is also a testament to the importance of preserving and cherishing physical media, highlighted through the restoration of Browning's classic horror masterpiece, "Freaks" (1932), undertaken by the Criterion Collection in partnership with Warner Bros. You don't want to miss George Feltenstein's engaging story about the film master that was used in this restoration, and the fifty-year journey to return it to its rightful owner. We also dissect the artistry behind Browning's 'The Mystic' (1925) and 'The Unknown' (1927), and the wonderful work Criterion did in restoring and presenting these silent films.
Lastly, we revisit the profound themes present in Browning's films, showcasing the darker aspects of human nature and crime. This episode is a celebration of classic horror cinema and a tribute to the artistry of director Tod Browning.
Purchase links:
THE DEVIL DOLL (1936) Blu-ray
Tod Brownings Sideshow Shockers: FREAKS, THEY UNKNOWN, THE MYSTIC Blu-ray

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Chapters

1. Four Films From Todd Browning: The Devil Doll, Freaks, The Unknown, & The Mystic (00:00:00)

2. Background on Tod Browning & The Devil Doll (00:06:22)

3. An Actor's director (00:15:24)

4. Acting in the 1930s (00:19:49)

5. The Devil Doll restoration (00:26:35)

6. Working with Criterion (00:37:44)

7. The Mystic soundtrack & score (00:46:25)

8. Tod Browning Themes (00:49:00)

9. Impact of the Hayes Code (00:56:44)