Barbara jeannie eden is gorgeous and her encounter with pan the god of joy is wonderfully erotic. The inhabitants of an old western town are being terrorized by a corrupt mayor and his cronies. Lao 1964 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Universal studios treated those dusty creature features to luminous restorations. But six roles, as a matter of fact, are what randall took on in george pals 7 faces of dr. The various performers affect each of the circus visitors in a different way, and in the. Lao this film features a tourdeforce performance by tony randall in multiple roles, along with amazing visual effects and makeup that make it unique in the history of fantasy cinema. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. It was the first of two honorary oscars awarded for makeup the other one being john chambers for planet of the apes 1968. The film, the 7 faces of dr lao, based on this book is significantly different because it follows the essential need for visual narrative.
Lao, dvd, full frame, manufactured on demand, mono sound, actionfantasy, 883316397183. Lao is a delightful and magic cultmovie, with a beautiful and entertaining story and great direction of george pal. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Lao dvd, 2000 tony randall 1963 snap case region 1 new oop seven faces of dr. A performance like this would be a challenge for the most accomplished of actors, but randall pulls each character off with a showy combination of wit and realism. It details the visit of a magical circus to a small town in the southwest united states, and the effects that visit has on the people of the town. Lao is a 1964 fantasy film from mgm, based on the 1935 novel the circus of doctor lao by charles g. Unusually for a geore pal film, this movie does not have at its core the special effects, but rather a wonderful performance by tony randall or more accurately, performances and the makeup, which received the first oscar a special one ever given for makeup. The whole world is a circus, if you know how to look at it. Finney in 1935, was a cynical, trenchant satire of the small minds of small town people. Lao is a metrocolor 1964 film adaptation of the 1935 fantasy novel the circus of dr. Starring tony randall i, barbara eden and arthur oconnell. It is an adaptation of the 1935 fantasy novel the circus of dr.
Its not just for the fact that its one of my favorite films, or even that its the first movie i wrote about when i started the draconic verses back in april. Lao, an enigmatic chinese medicineshow impresario, brings his. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. The 7 faces of dr lao 2nd apolonius scene duration. Multiple links are listed since a different versions exist and b many scripts posted become unavailable over time. The 2016 blu ray release of the frankenstein and wolf man legacy collections was a moment of celebration for movie and monster lovers everywhere, bringing together all the golden age appearances of frankensteins misbegotten creation and larry talbots hairy alterego. Lao dvd for compare prices of 88814 products in movies from 150 online stores in australia. Emmywinner tony randall tvs the odd couple, gremlins 2. Lao 1964 here we have a tale about a sleepy, little town of abalone, arizona. It stars tony randall, arthur oconnell, john ericson, noah beery junior, royal dano and barbara eden.
The studio publicity department wanted to photograph randall getting his head shaved but. The 8 faces of tony randall equal a fun family film. Here is the original campaign book pressbook for mgms 7 faces of dr. An interpretation of george pals film 7 faces of dr. The complete 8 film collection bluray 8disc set brand new. A mysterious circus comes to a western town bearing wonders and characters that entertain the inhabitants and teach valuable lessons. Watch 7 faces of dr lao online free putlocker putlocker watch movies online free francine dakin. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Lao was a great matinee item for kids with big imaginations. Release date company cinecon year summary 3d hollywood 38 2002 note. Lao may be fondly recalled today, but unlike many of its producer and director george pals other fantasy films, it was not a hit and its failure almost had him giving up movies for a spell. Lao can be made without commenting on the talents of tony randall. How i learned to stop worrying and love the bomb mary poppins my fair lady zorba the greek best director michael cacoyannis, zorba the greek george cukor, my fair lady peter glenville, becket stanley kubrick, dr.
Lao is a simple film, at moments childish, that is often overlooked by adults but beneath its garb of innocence it offers a philosophical tale of selfreflection that makes it well worth watching. A complete guide to all the new original series and films. It does, however, contain verbatim quotes from the novel. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Liner notes are by jeff bond, ross care a harline authority. Lao you are looking for exciting, feel good and offbeat movies about with small town, magic, circus, adventure, youth, supernatural and family themes of fantasy, mystery and western genre shot in usa. Music is by leigh harline and cinematography by robert j.
Les 7 visages du docteur lao 1964 le film complet en. Watch 7 faces of dr lao online free putlocker putlocker. Staring john ericson, barbara eden, arthur oconnell and tony randall. Lao is worth seeing for tony randalls tourdeforce performance alone as dr. A mysterious man brings a circus to a small western town. You can see why, as its a curious concoction of superb effects and makeup william tuttle won the first ever oscar for makeup design for.
This mesmerizing film features a tourdeforce performance by tony randall in. Apollonius of tyana reads your future from the circus of dr. Lao soundtrack from 2006, composed by leigh harline. Reviewed by glenn erickson with an assist from craig reardon. It was not until 1982 that the academy of motion picture arts and sciences decided to create a best makeup category. It also made it easier to apply the makeup for the different characters he played. Lao featuring tony randall attempting to play a chinese man, an old spinster is dealt a lethal fortunetelling, transcribed below. Dick powell, david niven, ida lupino, and charles boyer features john ericson 7 faces of dr. Lao were previously released on a lala land compilation of george pal soundtracks. Lao, an enigmatic chinese medicineshow impresario, brings his travelling show into the frontier town of abalone, which is chafing under the oppression of landhungry clint stark. This film features a tourdeforce performance by tony randall in multiple roles, along with amazing visual effects. Lao portrays combinations of behavior of comedy, wisdom, common sense and fantasy in 7 multiple faces.
The novel was adapted by charles beaumont, directed by george pal and starred tony randall in the title roles. 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. Pennebaker, with and uncompressed stereo soundtrack. Lao and the film s wide assortment of creatures and incarnations is something to marvel at. Support the publishers, if possible, to get the full listening. Lao is a 1963 film adaptation of the 1935 fantasy novel the circus of dr. The new batch plays eight different characters in the movie, with the help of. Lao, george pals compassionate adaption of charles finneys 1935 cult novel about a mystical circus and its effect on a small western town, has always been my favorite george pal film. The film is based on a novel called the circus of dr. An elderly chinese man routs evil in a western frontier town by setting up his circus for the townspeople. Lao in 1964 and john chambers for planet of the apes in 1968, there was a surprising lack of. Jan 15, 2020 aside from specialachievement oscars awarded to makeup artist william j. The local newspaperman and the librarian both think hes up to no good.
Lao is a 1964 american metrocolor fantasycomedy film directed by george pal his final directorial effort and starring tony randall. Lao from 1964 starring tony randall, barbara eden, john ericson, and arthur oconnell. It is also, in my opinion, a melancholy, bittersweet film. Film complet les 7 visages du docteur lao film complet hd avec duree 120 min et diffuse sur 19640318 avec classement mpaa est 6. Lao, the 1964 mgm 11 1975 21st academy awards 1949 30 1994 36 hours to kill 1936 20th centuryfox 43 2007 49th parallel, the 1941 ortusgeneral 25 1989 70,000 witnesses 1932 paramount 16 1980 100 to 1 shot, the 1906 vitagraph 31 1995. Lao 1964 dvd tony randall, barbara eden, john ericson new 7 seven faces of dr. Lao he also appears as featured attractions in the circus, it is bill tuttles fantastic makeup creations and jim danforths special visual effects that make the film unique in the history of fantasy cinema. As the townspeople explore the exhibits, they discover many surprising. The film received an honorary oscar for the makeup wizardry of william tuttle. The gentle producerdirector chose a more ambitious project than his previous atlantis, the lost continent, a mishmash spoiled by studio interference and a writers strike. In the show at least, the two have archly neveraddressed relationship. Lao, 1964, directed by george pal, with tony randall, barbara eden, arthur oconnell, at turner classic movies. The complete monterey pop festival trailers from hell.
The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or video. Watch it for its own merits, but it is not the film of the book. This kids movie from 1964 tells the story of a mysterious chinese man who wanders into a. Each character has a hidden meaning of value for life which any viewer of any age can understand. Lao gets them to look at life differently and not to sell out to the highest bidder. Pressbooks were sent to exhibitors and theater owners to aid them in publicizing the film s run in their theater. Ahead of oscars 2020, the history of the best hair and makeup. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. John ericson, barbara eden, arthur oconnell, tony randall, tony randall, tony randall, tony randall, tony randall, tony randall, tony randall, tony randall. Lao on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Lao 1964, starring tony randall and barbara eden, and produced and directed by george pal. George pal, whose perennially sunny demeanor was in sharp contrast to finneys curdled comedy, kept his rosecolored glasses firmly in place when he directed his own version in 1964 from a screenplay by charles beaumont. Lao is directed by george pal and adapted to screenplay by charles beaumont from charles g. The collectible version is a 2 sided dvd with widescreen on one side and full screen.
A mysterious traveling circus unleashes a torrent of magic and mysticism in a dusty arizona town. Tony randall steals the movie performing seven different roles. The complete full volume 12 hd twd amc series duration. A delightfully strange, colorful, and whimsical blend of fantasy and western, 7 faces of dr. Lao is a clever and fun little film with a wonderful lead in tony randall, who does a quite honestly spectacular job. The criterion collections threedisc bluray collectors set of the complete monterey pop festival is an improved remaster, with a new 16bit 4k digital restoration of monterey pop supervised by director d. Lao 1963 tony randall barbara eden region 2 uk from amazons movies store. Lao is a 1964 american metrocolor fantasy comedy film directed by george pal his final directorial effort and starring tony randall. Lao tony randall arrives in tiny abalone, arizona, with his traveling circus in tow, the locals soon discover that this is no ordinary. The 7 faces of dr lao apollonius of tyana duration.
An american werewolf in london 1981 was the first film to win. Lao comes riding into the town of abalone, arizona to set up his circus. It is a town made up of greedy, smallminded, petty people who are boring and uncultured. In what may be the finest performance in a fantasy film guide for the film fanatic, tony randall charms and spellbinds as ringmaster dr. Fsm presents the premiere release of the complete score, newly remixed from the stereo masters, with bonus tracks of alternates, outtakes and musicrelated sound effects. With tony randall, barbara eden, arthur oconnell, john ericson.
Schoolmarm barbara eden challenges the evil speculator arthur oconnell at a town meeting, the local editor john ericson pleads the case of an indian eddie little sky, then tony randall, title character, takes out some thugs, in director george pals the 7 faces. Learn more about lee patrick at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. William tuttle received an honorary academy award for his makeup work on this movie. I was still very young when i first watched this movie.
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