Yet, in 1916 they produced a film that could not be made effectively without expensive special effects and special photography. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Media in category 20,000 leagues under the sea 1916 film the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. It was an illfated movie, but thats another story for another time. This was the first motion picture filmed underwater.
Then, a single sinewy arm of an octopus snakes through the water, closing in on the diver. An investigation finds the monster is a submarine, the nautilus, commanded by vengeanceseeking capt. The film starts off by proudly announcing that this is the first film ever to shoot scenes underwater. Ventimila leghe sotto i mari film 1916 usage on ms. This film became famous for its groundbreaking work in actual underwater photography by george m. The making of the octopus in 20,000 leagues under the sea. Jules vernes 20000 leagues under the sea 1916 spn sub. The very first motion picture filmed underwater, 20,000 leagues under the sea is a 1916 silent film adaptation of jules vernes novel of the same name, as well as incorporating elements from his the mysterious island.
The film s storyline combines elements from both 20,000 leagues and another verne novel, mysterious island. Download free 20,000 leagues under the sea 1916 filmyzilla hollywood hindi dubbed mp4 hd full movies. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of. This film combines plot elements of vernes original 20,000 leagues under the sea and mysterious island, then adds its own subplot involving the origin of. These particular versions have never been available in any home video format. This version is notable for its groundbreaking work in actual underwater photography by george m. This 1916 silent movie is actually a combination of jules vernes mysterious island and 20,000 leagues under the sea. It also incorporates elements from vernes the mysterious island. Author vernes novel twenty thousand leagues under the sea vingt mille lieues sous les mers, published in 1869, follows the story of captain nemo and his. After the huge success of 20,000 leagues under the sea, williamson hoped to make a film version of mysterious island, but it wasnt until the midtwenties that the project got underway. Anyone who has read twenty thousand leagues under the sea will immediately notice that this plotline adds a great deal to that story. The williamson brothers filmed the underwater footage for the film. The owner of this website is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon properties including, but not limited to,,, or. For the 1916 film of twenty thousand leagues under the sea, williamson outfitted the divers in hardhat diving suits that adhered to vernes description by using equipment that required no air hoses.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival. Divers struggle in underwater scene in 20,000 leagues under the sea, 1916. Watch 20, 000 leagues under the sea 1916 prime video. Disney authentic 20,000 leagues under the sea film 5cells. The films storyline combines elements from both 20,000 leagues and another verne novel, mysterious island. Keeping all this mind, viewing this silent version of 20,000 leagues under the sea becomes a whole new adventure, and even though the underwater shots, oldfashioned diving suits and short battle scenes are humdrum for us today, they are still of good quality even by todays standards, and must have been an exciting spectacle for audiences back in 1916. Today, i share with you the 1916 version of 20,000 leagues under the sea. Allen holubar, edna pendleton, wallace clarke director. Directed by stuart paton, the underwater scenes were not actually filmed using underwater cameras but rather a system of watertight tubes and mirrors which allowed the camera to shoot reflected images of underwater scenes staged in shallow sunlit waters. The 1916 silent version of jules vernes 20,000 leagues under the sea was sold on the basis of its advanced underwater photography, the handiwork of the legendary williamson brothers. This was a remarkable production in 1917, wellpreserved and intelligently tinted. Sep 03, 2014 this 1916 version of 20,000 leagues under the sea actually isnt the first lengthy adaptation of the book a nearly 30 minutes long film was made by melies in 1907 although he didnt much care for the overall story, but was more interested in in creating sea monsters and mermaids. The source of most of it is vernes mysterious island, which served as a kind of sequel to 20,000 leagues and solved the mystery of captain nemos origin.
Directed by stuart paton, the story is based on the novel twenty thousand leagues under the sea, and also incorporates elements from. Its part 20,000 leagues under the sea and part mysterious island. Ernest williamson who alone had solved the secret under water sea photography. The sight of that great pulpy body, those great staring eyes, those snakelike suckerarmed tentacles sic, sent a chill of horror down my spine.
The film even opens with a credit to the two inventors of the new underwater. Jules vernes legendary nautical science fiction tale was adapted in grand style by universal, complete with underwater photography and billed. Wikiproject film rated startclass this article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Captain nemo will serve as an origin story for central character captain nemo, as he builds his warship, the nautilus. Explain when 20,000 leagues under the sea was first published detail what the first film adaptation of the story is an example of identify the awards won by the 1954 disney version of the film. Undersea filmmaking pioneer john ernest williamson reflects on the scene that he helped create. There is a music score, alternating between a stereo orchestral accompaniment and. The grand scope of the books has been necessarily condensed, but the resulting tale is consistent, and important elements of the original works remain recognizable. An illustration for the 1916 silent film, 20,000 leagues under the sea. Financial analysis of 20,000 leagues under the sea 1916 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Most bigbudget movies of today are remakes of older versions.
Early version of the verne classic has a team of civil warera americans investigating reports of a sea monster, which is really a submarine commanded by captain nemo. It was also the first featurelength disney film to be distributed by buena vista. In the last week i moved from option 1, not knowing anything about the film, to 2, hearing about the film and not really wanting to watch it, to 3 where i now wouldnt mind if the only copy of this film was buried 20,000 leagues under the sea. He has traveled over 20,000 leagues in search of charles denver a man who caused the death of princess daaker. Meanwhile in america the edison company had made the first version of frankenstein 1910 but, after this first flurry, science fiction cinema fell quiet for the next few years until the big ticket of 1916 arrived, none other than a serious attempt to remake 20,000 leagues under the sea 1916. Directed by stuart paton, the underwater scenes were not actually filmed using underwater cameras but rather a system of watertight tubes and mirrors which allowed the camera to. This american 1916 film has impressive early underwater photography and great props and sets, but unfortunately they dont make up for a messy script that tries too hard break out of the linear storytelling style. Walt disneys production of 20000 leagues under the sea is very special kind of picture, combining photographic ingenuity, imaginative story telling and fiscal daring. This film combines plot elements of vernes original 20,000 leagues under the sea and mysterious island, then adds its own subplot involving the origin of captain nemo that ties everything together. On may 4, 2010, a new print of the film was shown accompanied by live performance of an original. The scene from the 1916 film 20,000 leagues under the sea was shocking to audiences.
This piece was updated to clarify the discrepancy between references to the giant cephalopod as a squid in english translations of vernes novel, and octopus in the 1916 film. Loosely based on the story by jules verne, this silent film was produced by carl laemmie. This was the first major film with underwater photography. Film tersebut juga memasukan unsurunsur dari the mysterious island karya verne. The films storyline is based on the 1870 novel twenty thousand. The very first motion picture filmed underwater, 20000 leagues under the sea is a 1916 silent film adaptation of jules vernes novel of the same name, as well. He has traveled over 20,000 leagues in search of charles denver a. Jalan cerita film tersebut berdasarkan pada novel twenty thousand leagues under the sea karya jules verne. The films storyline is based on the 1870 novel twenty thousand leagues under the sea by jules verne. The story includes jules vernes 20,000 leagues under the sea, mysterious island, and plot points not thought of by jules verne.
The 1916 version of 20,000 leagues under the sea was a landmark in special effects in its day, but 90 years on its a mere historical curiosity. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this wikipedia article constitutes fair use. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing 20,000 leagues under the sea 1916 near you. A scientist goes on a voyage to investigate a sea monster, it turns out to be a submarine helmed by the mysterious captain nemo. It was personally produced by walt disney through walt disney productions, directed by richard fleischer, and stars kirk douglas, james mason, paul lukas, and peter lorre. Unfortunately only a fragment of that film remains. Nov 27, 2016 810 disney began producing liveaction films in 1950, and by 1954, with its newly created distribution company buena vista, decided to go big or bust. The 1916 silent version of jules vernes 20,000 leagues under the sea was sold on the basis of its advanced underwater photography, the. Captain nemo has built a fantastic submarine for his mission of revenge. Released by universal in 1916, 20,000 leagues under the sea was the first. The actual undersea footage was shot in the bahamas due to the unusually clear water. This 1916 early adaptation of 20, 000 leagues under the sea is interesting, and generally entertaining. The film s storyline is based on the novel twenty thousand leagues under the sea by jules verne. On may 4, 2010, a new print of the film was shown accompanied by live performance of an original score by stephin merritt at the castro theatre, as.