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swo17 wrote:Has anyone ever in the history of the world ever called this (or the novel, or any of the other adaptations) The Wretched before?

swo17 wrote:Has anyone ever in the history of the world ever called this (or the novel, or any of the other adaptations) The Wretched before?

domino harvey wrote:It does stop people from butchering the title when trying to talk about it. One of my students gave a particularly abstract attempt the other day- "Lee's miser apple ess"

remy wrote:I'm confused - is this actually a Dual Format? The website has the option to choose between Blu-ray and DVD.

Paul Moran wrote: but the text states: "It also has the film on one lone Blu-ray and the supplements ... on another BD."

Paul Moran wrote:Regarding extras, DVD Beaver just lists:

Three Hours that Shook the World: Observations on Intolerance (19:02)
56-PAGE BOOKLET filled with vintage and modern reports, reflections, and essays on the film.

but the text states: "It also has the film on one lone Blu-ray and the supplements ... on another BD."

When mine turns up, I'll post the actual contents here unless someone beats me to it!

BTW, agreeing with eerik, my order acknowledgement states Blu-ray, not Dual Format.

Victor Hugo au Cinema - in this new featurette, writer and researcher Claudine Cohen discusses Raymond Bernard's Les Miserables, its production history, and other adaptations of Victor Hugo's legendary novel (Albert Capellani's 1912 film as well as Henri Fescourt's 1935 film). Short clips from Raymond Bernard, Albert Capellani, and Henri Fescourt's films are included in the featurette. In French, not subtitled. (23 min).

Raymond Bernard, un grand cineaste francais - in this archival interview from 1979, editor and filmmaker Roger Ikhlef discusses Raymond Bernard's Les Miserables. In French, not subtitled. (11 min).

La distribution des Miserables de Raymond Bernard - in this new video interview, French cinema expert Raymond Chirat discusses Raymond Bernard's Les Miserables. Mr. Chirat is the creator and former director of Bibliotheque Raymond Chirat at the Institut Lumiere in Lyon, France. In French, not subtitled. (19 min).

Les essais de Gavroche - Gaumont Pathe Archives - archival screen tests with young Parisian actors auditioning for the role of Gavroche. Footage courtesy of Pathe (Gaumont Pathe archives). In French, not subtitled. (2 min).

Scenes coupees - a collection of deleted scenes. In French, not subtitled. (3 min).

Actualites Pathe - in French, not subtitled.

1. La grande nuit du cinema - Gaumont Pathe Archives - archival footage from a public introduction of the cast members of Les Miserables. The event was organized by Opera de Paris Garnier on February 21, 1933.

2. Les petits lits blanc - Gaumont Pathe Archives - Victor Hugo's poem recited by Gaby Triquet (Cosette/child). (2 min).

Le Chemineau d'Albert Capellani (1905) - Albert Capellani's short film "The Vagabond" (1905). Albert Capellani directed the 1912 silent version of Les Miserables. Silent. (4 min).

Galerie des decors - a collection of sketches. Courtesy of Cinematheque francaise. With music. (2 min).

Galerie photos - a collection of production stills, promo stills, and archival photographs. With music. (7 min).

Film annonce - restored trailer for Raymond Bernard's Les Miserables. In French, not subtitled. (4 min).

Booklet - 52-page illustrated booklet featuring archival content, writings on the film, and notes on Pathe's new 4K restoration.

Basically everything from the French disc.