| Edition |
Standard format. |
| Description |
1 DVD (143 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
monochrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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mono |
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Dolby |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| Series |
Val Lewton horror collection
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Val Lewton horror collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1; Dolby digital mono. |
| Performer |
Cast for Cat People: Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph, Jack Holt. |
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Cast for Curse of the Cat People: Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Jane Randolph, Ann Carter, Eve March, Julia Dean, Elizabeth Russell, Erford Gage, Sir Lancelot. |
| Note |
At head of title on container: A Val Lewton horror double feature. |
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First work originally released as a motion picture in 1942; second work in 1944. |
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Special features (both films): optional audio commentary by author Greg Mank; audio interview excerpts of Simone Simon; theatrical trailers. |
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"Presented in a format preserving the aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition"--Container. |
| Summary |
Cat People: A woman fears that an ancient curse will be transform her into a panther if aroused to passion, anger, or jealousy. |
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The Curse of the Cat People: A young girl creates an imaginary friend, based on a picture of her father's long-dead first wife. |
| Audience |
Not rated by the MPAA. |
| Contents |
Cat People / RKO Radio Pictures, Inc. presents ; music by Roy Webb ; director of photography, Nicholas Musuraca ; edited by Mark Robson ; produced by Val Lewton ; written by DeWitt Bodeen ; directed by Jacques Tourneur (1942, 73 min.) -- The curse of the Cat People / RKO Radio Pictures, Inc. presents ; director of photography, Nicholas Musuraca ; music by Roy Webb ; edited by J.R. Whittredge ; produced by Val Lewton ; screenplay by DeWitt Bodeen ; directed by Gunther V. Fritsch and Robert Wise (1944, 70 min.). |
| Credits |
Cat People: Director of photography, Nicholas Musuraca ; music, Roy Webb ; film editor, Mark Robson ; director, Jacques Tourneur. Curse of the cat people: Director of photography, Nicholas Musuraca ; editor, J. R. Whittredge ; directors, Robert Wise & Gunther von Fritsch ; music, Roy Webb. |
| Language |
In English; with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles. |
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Closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
Metamorphosis -- Drama.
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Metamorphosis. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Shapeshifting -- Drama.
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Shapeshifting. |
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Blessing and cursing -- Drama.
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Blessing and cursing. |
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships. |
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Imaginary companions -- Drama.
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Imaginary companions. |
| Genre/Form |
Horror films.
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Horror films.
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Animal films.
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Fiction films.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Horror fiction.
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Feature.
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Horror fiction.
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Animal films.
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Horror films and programs.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Lewton, Val.
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Tourneur, Jacques, 1904-1977.
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Fritsch, Gunther V.
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Wise, Robert, 1914-2005.
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Simon, Simone.
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Smith, Kent, 1907-1985.
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Conway, Tom, 1904-1967.
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Randolph, Jane, 1915-2009.
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Holt, Jack, 1888-1951.
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Mank, Gregory W.
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Webb, Roy, 1888-1982.
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Musuraca, Nick.
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Robson, Mark, 1913-1978.
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Bodeen, DeWitt.
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Whittredge, J. R.
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RKO Radio Pictures.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on spine of container: Cat People & The curse of the Cat People |
| Added Title |
Cat People and The curse of the Cat People |
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Val Lewton horror double feature |
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Curse of the cat people.
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| ISBN |
0780650638 |
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9780780650633 |
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0780650808 set |
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9780780650800 set |
| Standard No. |
053939724424 |
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053939727029 (set) |
| Music No. |
T7244 Warner Home Video |
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