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Betty Bronson, Mary Brian, Esther Ralston

J.M. Barrie's play about the boy who refused to grow up has become a stage classic and a revival standard, but in the movies Disney's animated musical version remains the most famous incarnation. Near...( read more  read more... )ly forgotten is the original 1924 live-action version, a lavish silent fantasy that captures the fairy tale magic of flying children, wicked pirates, and a wondrous storybook land where kids never grow up. Tomboyish Betty Bronson, with an innocent smile and a mischievous spontaneity, is the eternally adolescent boy while towering Ernest Torrence (the burly comic actor best known as Buster Keaton's gruff father in Steamboat Bill Jr.) plays a gleefully flamboyant Captain Hook. This faithful adaptation flies from the Darling nursery to the thick tangle of the Lost Boys' forest, where elaborate, cartoonishly exaggerated animal costumes wander the trails and a floating ball of fairy light reveals herself as a lovely, petite girl in a gossamer gown and glowing hair. A curious thread of American patriotism peaks in the pirate ship climax when the Lost Boys replace the Jolly Roger with the stars and stripes and fly the ship into the stars. Long thought lost, a beautiful 35mm print was recovered years ago and serves as the basis for this restoration. Anna May Wong costars as Princess Tiger Lily, and a fine new score by Philip C. Carli accompanies the film.

The DVD also features a 30-minute interview with costar Esther Ralston, an essay by film historian Frederick C. Szebin, and a treasure-trove of archival stills and promotion materials in a photo gallery. --Sean Axmaker

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Unrated, 102 min.

Directed by: Herbert Brenon

Release Date: December 29, 1924

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DVD Release Date: November 23, 1999

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  • hypathio7
    April 30, 2008
    hypathio7
    First, let me say that seeing this as it was meant to be seen, with live music accompaniment, was AMAZING! Even with a few DVD glitches, having the live reaction of the organist and percussionist adds so much to the entertainment value. This is probably closest to what you woul...( read more)d have seen at an original stage performance because Barrie was somewhat involved in this production. But yet, this film is definitely not just a static recording of a stage play. That Nana, the dog, has some attitude! All the acting is done very well for a silent. I was less than impressed with Captain Hook though as he seemed to fill more of a comedic role than a villian role. And it's a little awkward when, since this is a British story, Hollywood throws some American patriotism in. I don't really understand this since it wasn't even made in a year when one of the world wars was being fought?!
  • Collegekid
    December 28, 2006
    Collegekid
    The original Pan.
  • josie1000
    August 14, 2009
    josie1000
    the new one was good
  • svmainus
    August 9, 2009
    svmainus
    WONderful silent film version of Peter Pan. Has all the charm and delight that you might expect. True to the orginal stage version with star "Betty Bronson" hand chosen by the writer of Peter Pan J.M Barrie himself. This is surprisingly delightful in every way, especially con...( read more)sidering it was made 85 yrs ago. I was very impressed, but saddened to know so many have not only seen this but are not aware that it even exists. A must see if you are a lover of this story of Peter Pan.
  • dancergrrl
    December 15, 2008
    dancergrrl
    OMG gross low budget non-disney version!
  • lizap14
    January 19, 2008
    lizap14
    if ti would be good. then i would like it.
  • HeathreAllison
    December 28, 2007
    HeathreAllison
    I'm starting to feel like there are as many versions of this movie as Cinderella.
  • flipflopgirl89
    October 26, 2007
    flipflopgirl89
    Is this the Disney version?
  • hayleyXhunn22
    October 14, 2007
    hayleyXhunn22
    is that a girl playing peter pan?


    ew.
  • AgentLexi2132
    August 17, 2007
    AgentLexi2132
    Looks interesting will try to find and watch!

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