I am looking to purchase a VHS or DVD of the 1953 film "Inferno"
(there are several movies with this name. The version I want was
directed by Roy Ward Baker, and starred Robert Ryan and Rhonda
Fleming). I'm in the U.S.
I've seen copies on eBay but so far they've all been bootlegs.
If a research can come up with something substantial to indicate that
the movie has not been professionally released, that would be
acceptable.
Regards,
luciaphile-ga |
Request for Question Clarification by
scriptor-ga
on
09 Jan 2004 12:13 PST
Dear luciaphile,
I am not located in the United States, so unfortunately I can't
confirm availability myself. But this could, with some luck, be a
trace:
Los Angeles-based "CineFile Video" has at least one rental copy of Roy
Ward Baker's "Inferno". Additionally, they write on their website:
"All of these [VHS] movies MAY be for sale. Call the store. Purchases
of our in-store titles MUST be transacted in the store OR over the
phone. Call us. We'll research the title's availability, sell it to
you (if it's available), and ship it out immediately."
You may want to contact the store and, in case you are successful,
allow me to post this as an answer. The CineFile reference number for
the movie is: 23024.
Contact information:
CineFile Video
11280 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
USA
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Phone: 310-312-8836
E-Mail: info@cinefilevideo.com
Website: http://www.cinefilevideo.com/
Regards,
Scriptor
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Clarification of Question by
luciaphile-ga
on
09 Jan 2004 12:53 PST
Hi Scriptor-ga,
Part of the reason I'm posting this is lack of time to research it on
my own and my personal situation is such that for the next week or so
I can't really be calling long distance. If no one else answers this
right off, my situation changes, and Cinefile does have the video,
I'll be happy to accept your clarification as an answer.
Regards,
luciaphile-ga
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Clarification of Question by
luciaphile-ga
on
26 Jan 2004 15:53 PST
Hi Scriptor-ga,
Finally was able to call Cinefile. According to the gentleman I spoke
to, the movie on the site isn't available for purchase. Thanks anyhow.
Regards,
luciaphile-ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
mother911-ga
on
26 Jan 2004 16:07 PST
I have located a copy in a Canadian website selling hard to find
videos. I haven't confirmed it's in stock. I will post a confirmation
as an answer tomorrow if that would be an acceptable answer to you.
Mother911-ga
|
Hi luciaphile-ga,
I just hung up with Robert, the owner of Robert's hard to find videos.
He has not only confirmed for me that he has the 1953 "Inferno" as
directed by Roy Ward Baker, but also said he would hold it for you.
The one quality of this video that most likely made it so difficult
for you to track down, was that it was originally made in 3-D.
The movie is $24.95 Canadian, and has a shipping fee of $4.50
The direct link to the video, which can then be added to a shoping cart is below:
http://www.robertsvideos.com/product.php3?invid=62006&ref=/browse.php3?alpha=I&catid=&incr=1&page=16&PHPSESSID=bd6ea8e9cb75cefdc07b562dc742e5fd
Robert had a good sense of humor, and laughed alot during our
conversation, sounds like a truly nice person. I'm sure you won't have
any difficulties.
Search Engine Used: Google.com
Search Strategy: Inferno + "Roy Ward Baker" |
Request for Answer Clarification by
luciaphile-ga
on
27 Jan 2004 08:43 PST
Hi mother911-ga,
Thank you so much! You have no idea how long I have been looking for
this movie. As soon as I contact Robert of Robert's Hard to Find
videos, I'll rate the answer.
Regards,
luciaphile-ga
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Clarification of Answer by
mother911-ga
on
28 Jan 2004 07:03 PST
Hi Luciaphile-ga,
I have high hopes to be as graceful and poetic as some of the other
researchers, or perhaps even nicer, as well educated and cultured. I
haven't come close yet, but I do have an uncanny ability to track down
hard to find items. It was alot of fun using your movie for a internet
treasure hunt. I'm sure it has been said to other people, but I truly
enjoyed looking for your movie and appreciate your enthusiasm.
Thanks,
Mother911-ga
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