The Alamo (1960)

[Gorch]

March 6 is looming once again. I always try to watch Duke's "The Alamo" on that date. I've missed it only twice since the first VHS edition came out.
If there's any time left, the Fess Parker version goes on right after.


We deal in lead, friend.

[BILL OF PA]

[QUOTE=Gorch;92184]March 6 is looming once again. I always try to watch Duke's "The Alamo" on that date. I've missed it only twice since the first VHS edition came out.

I will also watch on saturday. I also have the long version. I first saw this fine film uncut in 1960 at the ripe old age of thirteen. This fiim has had a very lasting affect on me to become a true history buff.
I heard that they fly the city flags at half mast on the sixth. Is that true?

[Gorch]

Mission (I use that word with tongue firmly in cheek) accomplished. I watched the entire uncut "The Alamo" this morning.
I was eleven when I first saw it in 1960, but not the director's cut. Hell, I didn't even know there was a director's cut then but I noticed a couple of stills in the souvenir book weren't in the movie.
I had the good fortune to be stationed at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio in the early '70s and the flags were half mast then, but I can't speak for anything more recent.



We deal in lead, friend.

[Robbie]

Does anyone have the full version of this on VCR and if so would it be possible to purchase a copy?

[Gorch]

In celebration of my milestone of 200 posts, I want to share an image from "The Alamo" that I've always liked.


We deal in lead, friend.

[Gorch]

Hopefully, I've managed to do so.


We deal in lead, friend.

[ethanedwards]

Hopefully, I've managed to do so.


We deal in lead, friend.

Gorch, can't see anything!!!

[Gorch]

You're not wearing two of Roosters' eye patches. I'm having computer problems, so I have to either get smashed or grab a 12 year old neighbor kid to fix the problem. Probably not a great idea to do both.

We deal in lead, friend.

[Gorch]

Here we go again.


We deal in lead, friend. (maybe)

[ethanedwards]

Here we go again.


We deal in lead, friend. (maybe)

We got it that time Gorch, thanks,
great still, thanks for posting it.

[Robbie]

Does anyone have the full version of this on VCR and if so would it be possible to purchase a copy?

I thought I would repeat my request from a previous post as I would like to watch the entire version.

[Paula]

The latest on the Alamo restoration from Home Theater Forum. A forum member asked Robert A. Harris the status of the restoration now that MGM has emerged from bankruptcy, and here is Mr. Harris' answer:

"Wish there was something to report. The tracks have been saved. The image languishes."

ARRRRGHHH.

[tstern1971]

I have seen the Alamo Movie with John Wayne on the Encore/Western Channel...

Teresa

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