Ace in the hole
(DVD)
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Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, c2007.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hermitage - Adult Movie | DVD 791.43 A173i | On Shelf |
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Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, c2007.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (111 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. t 1 folded sheet ([4] pages : ill. ; 36 cm.)
Language
English
UPC
715515024723
Notes
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1951.
General Note
Special features (disc 1) : optional audio commentary by film scholar Neil Sinyard ; Theatrical trailer (2 min.)
General Note
Special features (disc 2) : "Portrait of a 60% perfect man", featurette (includes in-depth interviews with Wilder by film critic Michel Ciment (60 min.)) ; excerpts from a 1986 appearance by Wilder at the American Film Institute (24 min.); a 1984 interview with Douglas by Michael Thomas (14 min.); excerpts from a 1970 audio interview with co-scriptwriter Newman (10 min.); new video afterword by filmmaker Spike Lee (6 min.); gallery of production stills and behind-the-scenes photos.
General Note
Program notes on container insert include an essay "Noir in broad daylight" by writer and film critic Molly Haskell, and an essay "Chin up for mother" on actor Kirk Douglas by director Guy Maddin.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Charles B. Lang, Jr.; editing, Arthur Schmidt ; music, Hugo Friedhofer.
Participants/Performers
Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Bob Arthur, Porter Hall, Frank Cady, Richard Benedict, Ray Teal, Frank Jaquet.
Description
An early look at the impact of mass media in the public arena, featuring the story of a cynical and manipulative journalist.
System Details
DVD, region 1, NTSC, 1.33:1 aspect ratio, Dolby digital mono.
Language
Closed-captioned.
Awards
National Board of Review Award for Best Actress (Sterling)
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wilder, B., Douglas, K., Sterling, J., Arthur, R., Hall, P., Cady, F., Benedict, R., Teal, R., Jaquet, F., Tresgot, A., Haskell, M., & Maddin, G. (2007). Ace in the hole (Special ed.; Standard format (1.33:1)). Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Billy Wilder et al.. 2007. Ace in the Hole. Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Billy Wilder et al.. Ace in the Hole Criterion Collection, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wilder, Billy, et al. Ace in the Hole Special ed.; Standard format (1.33:1), Criterion Collection, 2007.
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