The richard rodgerscomposed sound track of the movie and tv series was a. Alternate versions this documentary series was so popular that, several years later, in 1954, the footage from the 26 episodes was edited, and a 35mm negative was prepared, for a theatrical release in a 98 minute version. The symphonic suite of music from the 1952 nbc wwii documentary proved to be as durable and as popular as the television series itself. It was originally aired in 1952 was a 26 episodes of ground breaking television. The rare 1954 madeforthemovies version of the great world war ii television series. Victory at sea originally presented on nbc as a 26part filmed documentary of world war ii naval history, the television victory at sea was compressed to 97 minutes for theatrical release. Twentysix episode series about naval combat during world war two.
The research, development, and deployment of the first atomic bomb, as well as the bombing of hiroshima. Excerpts from the music soundtrack, by richard rodgers and robert russell bennett, were rerecorded and sold as record. Victory at sea 1954 alexander scourby, harold alexander, alan. A featurelength, condensed version of the 1952 documentary tv series victory at sea. The original nbc tv series consisted of 26 halfhour episodes that were broadcast between 19521953. It was originally broadcast by nbc in the united states in 19521953.
Design for war battle of the atlantic, 19391941 victory at sea is a documentary tv series about naval warfare during world war. Victory at sea presents little to no new information or insight into the war. Victory at sea represented the first time most americans got to see the war. Victory at sea is a wonderful overview of world war ii. Alexander scourbys narration of the 1954 film victory at sea begins with these poetic couplets from the third chapter of ecclesiastes, followed by these lines. The original tv broadcasts comprised 26 halfhour segmentssunday. Victory at sea is a documentary television series about warfare in general during world war ii, and naval warfare in particular, as well as. The 26part tv series victory at sea was reedited as a feature length 1 hr. Excerpts from the music soundtrack, by richard rodgers and robert. All new remastered film version on this famous victory at sea, the movie. The film is fastpaced with excellent narration featuring alexander scourby, and legendary music by richard rodgers.
Mostly comprised of actual film footage shot by allied photographers or captured from germany, italy, and japan. If you want to watch many hours of things exploding, set to music and somewhat pompous narration, this is a very very good series. Richard rodgers music composed for victory at sea is something that anyone born before 1944 will remember. That film was itself redited and shortened to about 85. The show was also nominated for an emmy in 1953 for best public affairs program and went on to win the emmy in 1954 in the same category. Victory at sea the movie dvd rare 1954 wwii film 790. The music soundtrack, by richard rodgers and robert russell bennett, was rerecorded and sold. Victory at sea movie version 1954 complete youtube. A featurelength condensed version of the documentary tv series victory at. The music is both haunting and inspiring at the same time. Victory at sea is a documentary television series 1 about warfare in general during world war ii, and naval warfare in particular, as well as the use of industry in warfare. Victory at sea is a, american documentary television series that originally aired on nbc from 1952 to 1953.
The tv series was one of the major series undertakings of early network tv and had started in october 1952, playing thru may of 1953. Excerpts from the music soundtrack, by richard rodgers and robert russell bennett, were rerecorded for. In 1954 rodgers recorded the vas symphonic scenario medley scored by bennett with the new york philharmonic for columbia records, but it was bennett who made the more familiar rca victor. Victory at sea 1954 alexander scourby, harold alexander, alan brooke feature documentary, war. Victory at sea watch full episodes free united states.
The official world war ii us government film statement defining the various enemies of the allies and why they must be fought. A wellproduced featurelength version of the tv documentary series with actual footage from the battles described, its emotional and provides a good look at what our men. It is linked to the 1954 motion picture of the documentary genre and not to the 1952 documentary television series of hours length 26 episodes, 30 minutes each the tv series was not just. Victory at sea 1954 alexander scourby, harold alexander, alan brooke feature documentary, war film gorillas. Victory at sea is a documentary television series about warfare in general during world war ii, and naval warfare in particular, as well as the use of industry in warfare. Despite the name, the series actually covers the entire war in the pacific, the atlantic, europe, and north africa. While it does contain a large amount of footage, the footage is badly edited, without label, and without source. The feature film version of the landmark wwii tv documentary series victory at sea has been remastered and released by film chest. A critical comparison of televisions victory at sea and the. Navy lieutenant commander during world war ii, was a research assistant to historian samuel eliot morison. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we. In 1954, a feature film condensation of footage from the episodes was.
The series, which won an emmy award in 1954 for best public affairs program, compiles naval footages from all over the world to highlight many of the key battles during world war ii. Victory at sea the movie dvd rare 1954 wwii film 790 8. The program used rare film clips including captured german and japanese combat and newsreel footage. Victory at sea, the movie the story of wwii old film. Victory at sea won several awards and ran forever in rerun syndication and, in 1954, was spun off into a theatrical feature. Victory at sea began life as a 26episode television documentary, originally presented on nbc in 19521953 as part of their project 20 series. Victory at sea is an almost archetypal product of the early 1950s. Victory at sea is also remembered for its eloquent narration and great background music. Victory at sea was a documentary tv series about naval warfare during ww2. Excerpts from the music soundtrack, by richard rodgers and robert russell bennett, were rerecorded and sold as record albums. In 1954 a feature length version was created and it was. Victory at sea 1954 originally a 26episode television series that was broadcast during 1952 and 1953, this documentary consists largely of newsreels filmed during the naval campaigns of world.
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The series won an emmy in 1954 as best public affairs. Victory at sea is a documentary television series about naval warfare during world war ii that was originally broadcast by nbc in the usa in 19521953. Updated with video newly redigitized in high quality 9 mbps dvd video for improved image and audio quality, and upgraded from a standard. The project was conceived by henry salomon, who, while a u. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. It was up to editor isaac kleinerman to distill the hours of the orginal series culled from 60 million feet of film. Victory at sea by robert russell bennett on amazon music. Victory at sea films vasf is a team of creative professionals dedicated to the art of cinematic film production.
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