Dons fountain of youth, a 1953 short film directed by jack hannah. View a list of all the feature films sorted by popularity. The short film was written and directed by orson welles, based on the short story youth from vienna by john collier. The fountain is a 2006 american epic romantic drama film that blends elements of fantasy, history, spirituality, and science fiction.
The fountain of youth is a 1956 television pilot directed by orson welles for a proposed desilu productions anthology series that was never produced. Callers into a latenight radio talk show recount their sexual adventures in this latenight erotic anthology series. A man hugh jackman travels through time on a quest for immortality and to save the woman rachel weisz he loves. Scott cherry is raising funds for making a horror movie about finding the fountain of youth on kickstarter. As a presentday scientist, he desperately struggles to cure the cancer that is killing his wife. A couple is conflicted when they are offered a chance at youth. Rare orson welles short film the fountain of youth 1958 part 1 of 3 duration. The fountain of youth, the pilot episode of a proposed anthology tv series in the late 50s, is one of orson welles least known but one of his. Tales of such a fountain have been recounted around the world for thousands of years, appearing in the writings of herodotus 5th century bc, the alexander romance 3rd century ad, and the stories of prester john early crusades, 11th12th centuries ad. Finally, as a 26thcentury astronaut in deep space, tom begins to grasp the mysteries of life. This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they. She is a 1965 british metrocolor film made by hammer film productions in cinemascope, based on the novel by h. At the end of the fountain of youth, he actually mentions next weeks story by name.
Though the network dashed all hope of a series, nbc ultimately did air the pilot episode the fountain of youth on its colgate theater in 1958. Released on november 27, 2006, through nonesuch records, the album is a collaboration between contemporary classical composer and frequent aronofsky collaborator clint mansell, classical string quartet the kronos quartet, and postrock band mogwai. Portrait of gina, or viva italia is a 1958 documentary film by orson welles. Drink from orson welles 1958 tv pilot the fountain of. Fountain of youth was recorded live in december of 2002 at the legendary birdland. The film was originally submitted to the bbfc on 30th june 2006, where it was passed with a 15 certificate. The fountain of youth, the pilot episode of a proposed anthology tv series in the late 50s, is one of orson welles least known but one of his most innovative films. Marjorie bennett, dan tobin, billy house, joi lansing, orson welles, rick jason, nancy kulp et madge blake. Synopsis a young man in a repressive time hears a legend of a socalled fountain of youth, a spring of water having the power to give eternal life to those who drink from it. Drink from orson welles 1958 tv pilot the fountain of youth in full. The fountain of youth tv short 1958 release info imdb. The whistlers 2019 not everything is as it seems for cristi, a policeman who plays both sides of the law.
I bought this dvd after reading peter kelders excellent book the fountain of youth i thought i would look for a dvd to help me to do the excercises correctly. The fountain of youth, a japanese fairy tale fountain of youth the mighty boosh episode, an episode of the british comedy tv series the mighty boosh. Based on a short story by john collier, the short film narrated onscreen by welles stars dan tobin, joi lansing and rick jason. Fans who enjoy action at the rate of stars wars need to pass on this tale. It is directed by darren aronofsky, and stars hugh jackman and rachel weisz.
Rare orson welles short film the fountain of youth 1958 part. This new version runs 16 seconds longer and was awarded a lower 12a certificate. International teachers at the fountain of youth saint. Bearse celebrated her 100th birthday on july 6 at the westgate center for rehabilitation in bangor, maine. Now, of course, kane is widely considered one of the best movies ever made.
Watch the fountain of youth, orson welles 1958 pilot. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Based on john colliers short story youth from vienna. A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term fountain of youth from the website. However, on 30th november 2006 the film was submitted again as a reedited international version, with changes made to reels 2, 3 and 5. The fountains of youth is a deep, thoughtprovoking science fiction tale that is not for everyone. The legends of prester john put it somewhere in asia, where prester john ruled a land that contained the magic waters. The fountain of youth tv is a film directed by orson welles with marjorie bennett, madge blake, billy house, rick jason, year. As a 16thcentury conquistador, tomas searches for the legendary fountain of youth. The film was an international success and led to a 1968 sequel, the vengeance of she, with olinka berova in the title role. Indiana jones and the fountain of youth latest version. However, those readers who gain pleasure from a cerebral, philosophic futuristic look at mankind will relish this novel. The fountain of youth, a 1958 short film directed by orson welles.
In spite of welless terrific natural talents he made kane at age 25. The fountain of youth is a legendary spring said to restore youth fountain of youth can also refer to. Embarking with the beautiful gilda on a highstakes heist, both will have to navigate the twists and turns of corruption, treachery and deception. No two original sources of information are the same. The fountain of youth is a 1956 television pilot directed by orson welles for a proposed desilu productions anthology series, never produced. The fountain of youth the christian liberal arts college. Rare orson welles short film the fountain of youth 1958 part 3 of 3. Feature films, shorts, silent films and trailers are available for viewing and downloading.
When you live forever, the sea can be a lonely place, though unusual friendships can crop up. Meet kate fountain, a 410 hot mess, out of work actress. She also performed as part of a chorus, and in small productions of the wizard of oz, and charlottes web. His best theatre role was in the 1937 broadway play caesar. It received the prestigious peabody award for 1958, the only. The location of the fountain is just as mysterious as the fountain itself. The fountain of youth 8jlk5qx6v5l5 documents and ebooks. Apart from being, on the one hand, an intriguing brush with scifi on welles part, the film is a highlystylized, experimental piece of work in its own right with. Woman finds fountain of youth by drinking 6 bottles of water a day duration.
Florida is often said to be its location, and stories of the fountain are some of the most persistent associated with the state. Orson welles was an american actor, director, writer, and producer who is best remembered for his innovative work in theatre, radio, and film. You can now download orson welles longlost first film too. Tarzans magic fountain is a 1949 tarzan film directed by lee sholem and starring lex barker as tarzan and brenda joyce as his companion jane.
Read this faq about determining if something is pd. Ancient secret of the fountain of youth kelder, peter. Overview of fountain of youth, 1958, directed by orson welles, with orson welles, joi lansing, rick jason, at turner classic movies. What welles suggests in the fountain of youth is a distillation.
Welles instead planned to narrate each story, weaving in and out of the story and talking directly to the audience as he does in this pilot, thereby having the largest role without actually being a character in the plot. It was cowritten by curt siodmak this was barkers first appearance as edgar rice burroughs apeman, while joyce had played jane opposite johnny weissmuller as tarzan in four previous films. Watch the fountain of youth, orson welles 1958 pilot that almost. The fountain is an incredibly ambitious film that crams too much into its slim 90 minutes, but has just enough moments to keep it from being the disaster it could have been. The fountain, in terms of scope, is his most ambitious effort yet. Rare orson welles short film the fountain of youth. Around 30 minutes long, it follows a similar style to the fountain of youth 1958 and f for fake 1973 it was intended to be the pilot for a television series called around the world with orson welles, which is also the name of a series welles made in 1955 for british commercial television.
The fountain of youth is a mythical spring that restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. It was broadcast once, on september 16, 1958, on nbcs colgate theatre. The fountain of youth is a legendary spring that reputedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks of its waters. In 1958 renoir is preparing his entrance in television at the end of a decade. A movies pirates of the caribbean fanfiction story. Surrounded by friends, balloons and cake, most of bearses attention was focused on her favorite pasttime and her secret to making it. Welles incorporated noirish lighting, rear projection, photo stills, incamera set changes and a host of other techniques borrowed from radio and the stage. The fountain of youth was televised once, on september 16, 1958, on nbcs colgate theatre. Othello 1978, sceneggiatore nel film di gerard corbiau the dreamers 2011, produttore, sceneggiatore nel film da lui diretto the fountain of youth 1958. This minor, virtually unseen entry in orson welles filmography really deserves more exposure. Watch the fountain online stream full movie directv. Introducing a debut cast and featuring original music, fountain of youth is the beginning of all that is to come in film production with light in the dark. Ancient secret of the fountain of youth cookbook simple.
Potchp cross the fountain of youth, chapter 3 by dreamfall. The fountain of youth 1958 directed by orson welles. It was directed by robert day and stars ursula andress, peter cushing, bernard cribbins, john richardson, rosenda monteros and christopher lee. Music from the motion picture is the soundtrack album to the 2006 film the fountain directed by darren aronofsky. Watch kate balance her lackluster personal life with the thrills of her new police job, all while continuing to sleep on her opinionated sister jennifers couch. Drummer roy haynes chose a perfect title for this album. Many diverse treatments being promoted as antiaging remedies are not grounded in science, are misleading, and sometimes even illegal. One year, he was the evangelist for a citywide youth week revival held in oklahoma city first church of the nazarene. The film also features albert dekker and evelyn ankers. After getting arrested, kates presented with an exciting new job opportunity to work for the lapd as an undercover special agent posing as a young adult. Actrices et acteurs the fountain of youth 1958 the fountain of youth, casting du film. In this installment a woman kathy shower sleeps with her best friends son to cheer herself up after catching her husband cheating.
The fountain is the latest film from director darren aronofsky, whose debut film pi was a cult success in 1998, and whose 2000 follow up requiem for a dream earned massive critical acclaim, as well as an oscar nomination for actress ellen burstyn. Making a horror movie about finding the fountain of youth. The fountain of youth has been available to us all along, according to 100yearold florence bearseand all you need is a wineopener to get to it. It received the prestigious peabody award for 1958, the. A group goes camping and stumbles upon the fountain of youth, the fountain has protectors though who will do anything to protect it. His 1938 broadcast of the radio drama the war of the worlds had caused mass panic at the time and is now considered a legend.
The fountain of youth tv short 1958 quotes on imdb. Shay martin is a dedicated actress and aspiring producerdirector. Indiana jones and the fountain of youth, free and safe download. The film consists of three storylines involving immortality and the resulting loves lost, and one mans pursuit of avoiding this fate in this life or beyond it. The fountain of youth is a 1956 television pilot for an anthology series that was never produced. Shays film credits include the role of the babysitter in countdown, and as an extra in the independent film theory of conflict.
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