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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0089859840227
Format: Box set, Black & White, Collector's Edition, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Special Edition, NTSC
Label: Vci Video
Manufacturer: Vci Video
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Vci Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 21, 2005
Running Time: 102 minutes
Sales Rank: 84111
Studio: Vci Video
Theatrical Release Date: September 21, 1934
Editorial Review:
Description:
VCI is pleased to present this very rare 1934 British classic, based on the original Oscar Asche stage production which set records during its initial run of 2,238 performances at His Majesty's Theatre. Chu Chin Chow is entertainment on a generous scale, with an amazing story in the style of the Arabian Nights, an exceptional cast, a splendid musical score and a bright and richly mounted production. The movie is a musical retelling of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, complete with fantastic tortures and half clad slave girls. The production boasted lavish sets by Ernö Metzner and cinematography by Max Greenbaum, both top artists from the German Expressionism era. The original film was 102 minutes long. It was then cut by both British and American Distributors to 93 minutes and finally to 78. VCI's release is a three-disc box set containing the restoration of the original 102 minute version, along with the American version titled Ali Baba Nights, and as a bonus, the very rare 1935 film Abdul the Damned starring Fritz Kortner, who played Abu Hassan in Chu Chin Chow. Bonus Features: Original 'Uncut' British Production - Digitally Remastered| Commentary Track by Jay Fenton| Bonus: 'Ali Baba Nights' - Cut-down American Version of 'Chu Chin Chow'| Bonus: 'Abdul the Damned' - Rare Classic Film starring Fritz Kortner (star of 'Chu Chin Chow')| Collectible 'Liner Notes' Booklet by Jay Fenton| Anna May Wong Glamour Photo Gallery| Poster & Lobby Card Gallery| Pressbook Gallery| Bonus Music Tracks - 'Vocal Gems from Chu Chin Chow'| Bonus Footage of Anna May Wong. Specs: 2-DVD5s + 2-DVD9; 102 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1934; SRP - $29.99.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A Musical Museum-Piece
Oscar Ashe and Frederic Norton's musical retelling of "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves," "Chu Chin Chow," made into a 1934 British film by Walter Forde, doesn't withstand the test of time. If anything, the movie version of this 1916 London stage show illustrates how the musical has changed over the decades.
In the years of "Chu Chin Chow's" success, the musical comedy was a relatively undemanding form. In both Britain and America, popular musical shows used rather thin, breezy plots, ... Read More
Rating:  - Good But pretty Tame
I saw nothing in this Film that should of merited any sort Banning. In fact, I think for Kids, It might be a bit on the "slow side" of things for thier enjoyment, but as a adult, I most definatally appreciatted this film. I thoroughly enjoyed Anna's Charector as a Slave girl. I would tend to reccomend this for Serious Anna May Wong Fans and completists only. I Liked "Daughter of a Dragon Much More So, or Piccadilly is an another Film I'd Reccomend. The Anna May Wong Bio and Gallery contained on this ... Read More
Rating:  - "astounding sets featuring an all star International cast ~ Chu Chin Chow"
VCI Entertainment is proud to present a very rare British classic "Chu Chin Chow" (1934) (digitally remastered), musical retelling of the "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves" Arabian Nights tale with Director Walter Forde, writing credits by Oscar Asche (play) and Sidney Gilliat...the direction is astonishing in every department, sets are astounding and songs within each scene are pure melodic passages...the cast include George Robey (Ali Baba), Fritz Kortner ( Abu Hasan ), Anna May Wong (Zahrat), John Garrick ... Read More
Rating: - Great transfer; Great extras
I contributed in a small way to this set so I may be biased but I found the transfer excellent and I particularly enjoyed the extras. I thought Mr. Fenton's commentary was helpful and well-done. I want to point viewers to the Piccadilly excerpt. It was very clear and sharp and the music accompanying the excerpt was better than in the BFI release (although the BFI version is also well worth watching). My interest in this film is mostly because of Anna May Wong and I think both her existing fans and those ... Read More
Rating: - For die-hard fans or the very curious
For those of you out there who adore Anna May Wong (and there seem to be quite a few), or have an interest in early 20th century British musicals (!?), this should be a fun way to spend a couple of hours. I'm neither, however, so I found it pretty tough going. Neither the material nor the acting is particularly distinguished, and the "direction" is non-existent. (This is one of those films that looks almost entirely made up of first takes.) It may be a bit harsh to judge "Chu Chin Chow" by today's standards, ... Read More
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