Rescuing a Fantasy Classic

Dec 31, 2021

0h 41m

★ 7.0

Overview

A comprehensive and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the restoration process of restoring 3-strip Cinerama for the 1962 film "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm".

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Documentary

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Signal Hill Entertainment

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David Strohmaier

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Randy Gitsch

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James Vandever

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Steven Anastasi

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John Polito

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Tom H. March

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