Fair Wind to Java 1953 DVD - Fred MacMurray, Vera Ralston, Robert Douglas

Description: Item Description SET SAIL FOR KRAKATOA! WHAT COULD GO WRONG? It's not hard to see why Martin Scorsese described this film as, "the epitome of a Saturday afternoon matinee picture." Sea battles, gunfights, old Chinese wisemen whispering about hidden diamonds, and slave girls are all thrown at us in the first 15 minutes of this fast-moving adventure story set in the south seas! It's 1883 and Capt. Boll (Fred MacMurray), leader of the good ship Gerrymander, is sailing in the Dutch East Indies in search of a fabled fortune in diamonds. Slave girl Kim Kim (Vera Ralston) holds the key to the whereabouts of the diamonds and she becomes the target of pirates, led by the evil Pulo (Robert Douglas) who are also after the same thing. The race is on between Boll and Pulo to find the diamonds which are located on the island of Krakatoa... where nothing bad could possibly happen, right?!!? Republic Pictures were known to do two things very well: Action films and great special effects with low budgets. Here they combine the two in gleaming color and a tidy production. The standard plot formula is boosted by the film's last quarter, here the viewers patience is rewarded with fights aplenty and the presence of Krakatoa volcano literally doing its stuff. This film features some expertly-crafted miniatures along with some really impressive matte-work that still looks great to this day. I am actually at a loss to understand how some of this was done with 1950's technology, particularly the climatic Krakatoa scenes. Fred MacMurray does well with the lead role and has quite a presence whether he's lecturing someone on the moral highground, or beating it into them. Vera Ralston does well with what she's given, especially a scene where she is captured and whipped in attempt to get information from her. The supporting cast is fine and energetic. A really fun picture that will appeal to the adventurer in all of us! REGION 0 - WILL PLAY WORLDWIDE INTERACTIVE MENUS / SCENE SELECTION 1953 / COLOR / FULLSCREEN / ENGLISH / 92 MIN DVD ART WITH INSERT AS SHOWN. A GREAT COLLECTOR'S ITEM - AND A GREAT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF CLASSIC FILMS! PLEASE NOTE: THIS PRODUCTION HAS NEVER BEEN AVAILABLE ON DVD AND IS NOT AVAILABLE IN STORES. This is not an "official" release or copy thereof. All media came from public domain sources. This is a digital-quality copy with interactive menus and packaging designed by myself. This DVD is boxed exactly as pictured above, and is brand new and factory shrink-wrapped. All screenshots are taken directly from the DVD. All files used in the production of this DVD are not in violation of copyright laws or Ebay guidelines. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please allow 3 business days for shipment to be sent out. Orders within the United States will usually arrive within one week of purchase but I have seen it take up to 10-15 days during Christmas time. International orders can sometimes take up to 14 to 21 business days. If you are unhappy for any reason, please contact me before posting negative feedback! I have a 100% satisfaction policy and will gladly iron out problems. I love these neglected films and have spent years tracking down quality copies! I aim to give these films the loving attention they deserve, with quality packaging and interactive menus. I'm always on the hunt for rare & neglected gems so check back often! I'm happy to answer any and all questions you may have! Just drop me a line!

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End Time: 2024-09-30T15:06:37.000Z

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