Chimes at Midnight at Pickwick Theatre
Chimes at Midnight
New 6K Restoration.
Pickwick Theater Benefit Screening
Special Advanced Sneak Prevue
Orson Welles’ cinematic masterpiece, “Chimes at Midnight” restored in 6K scan from Harry Saltzman’s master negative.
Orson Welles’ film career continues to be very productive considering he passed away in 1985. Four years ago, Netflix completed and broadcast Welles’ last film plus three new documentaries about him have arrived and now, “Chimes at Midnight”, what Welles considered his best film, has been restored in a 6K scan from a master film negative and optical sound track.
After decades of inferior, faded, off-synch 35mm copies, a pristine 6K digital master now exists to fully experience Welles’ artistry and his cinematic craft as a master. This master negative 6K source is known as the “Harry Saltzman Negative” and has not seen since the 1960’s.
Harry Saltzman, with partner Albert Broccoli created the James Bond movie franchise and launched Sean Connery’s acting career. Harry Saltzman became Executive Producer of “Chimes at Midnight” which Welles shot throughout Spain between 1964 and 1965; it premiered at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival, winning two awards. Welles was at the peak of his cinematic career coming off of his Noir classic, “Touch of Evil” and his visually stunning interpretation of Franz Kafka’s story, “The Trial.”
Harry Saltzman and later his estate have held ownership of the rights of the original AB roll negative and optical sound track, which had been in storage since the1960’s. After years of investigation, research and negotiation Chicago Producer Michael Dawson and his partners acquired the rights to make use the Harry Saltzman assembled AB roll negative and optical track to make a new 6K scan restoration.
Dawson said, “The advancements in digital technology applied to film restoration have been enormous, and in just a short period of time; High Def, 2K, 4K and now 6K.’ Dawson added, “Having the Harry Saltzman original assembled AB roll negative available to work from, allows us to show what the 6K scanning technology is capable of for restorations. This new 6K restoration will allow audiences finally to experience the most pristine version of Orson Welles’ masterpiece to date.”
Orson Welles’ “Chimes at Midnight” also titled, “Falstaff” in Europe, is derived from five of Shakespeare’s plays; Henry IV Part 1, Henry IV Part 2, Richard II, Henry V and the Merry Wives of Windsor. The film’s plot centers on Shakespeare’s recurring character Sir John Falstaff and the father-son relationship he has with Prince Hal, who must choose between loyalty to his father, King Henry IV, or Falstaff. Welles said that the core of the film’s story was “the betrayal of friendship.” He further stated that it “acts as a metaphor of Merry Olde England ascending to the Modern Age”. Welles’ cinematic staging of the Battle of Shrewsbury between the army’s of Hotspur and King Henry IV depicts the brutality of war in an unforgiving way.
“Chimes at Midnight” stars, Orson Welles as Falstaff, Keith Baxter as Prince Hal, John Gielgud as Henry IV, Jeanne Moreau as Doll Tearsheet and Margaret Rutherford as Mistress Quickly, with narration by Ralph Richardson. Initially dismissed by most film critics, “Chimes at Midnight” is now regarded as one of Welles’ highest achievements, and Welles himself called it his best work, “If I had to offer up one work to get into heaven, this would be the one.”
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Pickwick Theater Benefit Screening
Special Advanced Sneak Prevue
Orson Welles’ cinematic masterpiece, “Chimes at Midnight” restored in 6K scan from Harry Saltzman’s master negative.
Orson Welles’ film career continues to be very productive considering he passed away in 1985. Four years ago, Netflix completed and broadcast Welles’ last film plus three new documentaries about him have arrived and now, “Chimes at Midnight”, what Welles considered his best film, has been restored in a 6K scan from a master film negative and optical sound track.
After decades of inferior, faded, off-synch 35mm copies, a pristine 6K digital master now exists to fully experience Welles’ artistry and his cinematic craft as a master. This master negative 6K source is known as the “Harry Saltzman Negative” and has not seen since the 1960’s.
Harry Saltzman, with partner Albert Broccoli created the James Bond movie franchise and launched Sean Connery’s acting career. Harry Saltzman became Executive Producer of “Chimes at Midnight” which Welles shot throughout Spain between 1964 and 1965; it premiered at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival, winning two awards. Welles was at the peak of his cinematic career coming off of his Noir classic, “Touch of Evil” and his visually stunning interpretation of Franz Kafka’s story, “The Trial.”
Harry Saltzman and later his estate have held ownership of the rights of the original AB roll negative and optical sound track, which had been in storage since the1960’s. After years of investigation, research and negotiation Chicago Producer Michael Dawson and his partners acquired the rights to make use the Harry Saltzman assembled AB roll negative and optical track to make a new 6K scan restoration.
Dawson said, “The advancements in digital technology applied to film restoration have been enormous, and in just a short period of time; High Def, 2K, 4K and now 6K.’ Dawson added, “Having the Harry Saltzman original assembled AB roll negative available to work from, allows us to show what the 6K scanning technology is capable of for restorations. This new 6K restoration will allow audiences finally to experience the most pristine version of Orson Welles’ masterpiece to date.”
Orson Welles’ “Chimes at Midnight” also titled, “Falstaff” in Europe, is derived from five of Shakespeare’s plays; Henry IV Part 1, Henry IV Part 2, Richard II, Henry V and the Merry Wives of Windsor. The film’s plot centers on Shakespeare’s recurring character Sir John Falstaff and the father-son relationship he has with Prince Hal, who must choose between loyalty to his father, King Henry IV, or Falstaff. Welles said that the core of the film’s story was “the betrayal of friendship.” He further stated that it “acts as a metaphor of Merry Olde England ascending to the Modern Age”. Welles’ cinematic staging of the Battle of Shrewsbury between the army’s of Hotspur and King Henry IV depicts the brutality of war in an unforgiving way.
“Chimes at Midnight” stars, Orson Welles as Falstaff, Keith Baxter as Prince Hal, John Gielgud as Henry IV, Jeanne Moreau as Doll Tearsheet and Margaret Rutherford as Mistress Quickly, with narration by Ralph Richardson. Initially dismissed by most film critics, “Chimes at Midnight” is now regarded as one of Welles’ highest achievements, and Welles himself called it his best work, “If I had to offer up one work to get into heaven, this would be the one.”
New 6K Restoration.
Pickwick Theater Benefit Screening
Special Advanced Sneak Prevue
Orson Welles’ cinematic masterpiece, “Chimes at Midnight” restored in 6K scan from Harry Saltzman’s master negative.
Orson Welles’ film career continues to be very productive considering he passed away in 1985. Four years ago, Netflix completed and broadcast Welles’ last film plus three new documentaries about him have arrived and now, “Chimes at Midnight”, what Welles considered his best film, has been restored in a 6K scan from a master film negative and optical sound track.
After decades of inferior, faded, off-synch 35mm copies, a pristine 6K digital master now exists to fully experience Welles’ artistry and his cinematic craft as a master. This master negative 6K source is known as the “Harry Saltzman Negative” and has not seen since the 1960’s.
Harry Saltzman, with partner Albert Broccoli created the James Bond movie franchise and launched Sean Connery’s acting career. Harry Saltzman became Executive Producer of “Chimes at Midnight” which Welles shot throughout Spain between 1964 and 1965; it premiered at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival, winning two awards. Welles was at the peak of his cinematic career coming off of his Noir classic, “Touch of Evil” and his visually stunning interpretation of Franz Kafka’s story, “The Trial.”
Harry Saltzman and later his estate have held ownership of the rights of the original AB roll negative and optical sound track, which had been in storage since the1960’s. After years of investigation, research and negotiation Chicago Producer Michael Dawson and his partners acquired the rights to make use the Harry Saltzman assembled AB roll negative and optical track to make a new 6K scan restoration.
Dawson said, “The advancements in digital technology applied to film restoration have been enormous, and in just a short period of time; High Def, 2K, 4K and now 6K.’ Dawson added, “Having the Harry Saltzman original assembled AB roll negative available to work from, allows us to show what the 6K scanning technology is capable of for restorations. This new 6K restoration will allow audiences finally to experience the most pristine version of Orson Welles’ masterpiece to date.”
Orson Welles’ “Chimes at Midnight” also titled, “Falstaff” in Europe, is derived from five of Shakespeare’s plays; Henry IV Part 1, Henry IV Part 2, Richard II, Henry V and the Merry Wives of Windsor. The film’s plot centers on Shakespeare’s recurring character Sir John Falstaff and the father-son relationship he has with Prince Hal, who must choose between loyalty to his father, King Henry IV, or Falstaff. Welles said that the core of the film’s story was “the betrayal of friendship.” He further stated that it “acts as a metaphor of Merry Olde England ascending to the Modern Age”. Welles’ cinematic staging of the Battle of Shrewsbury between the army’s of Hotspur and King Henry IV depicts the brutality of war in an unforgiving way.
“Chimes at Midnight” stars, Orson Welles as Falstaff, Keith Baxter as Prince Hal, John Gielgud as Henry IV, Jeanne Moreau as Doll Tearsheet and Margaret Rutherford as Mistress Quickly, with narration by Ralph Richardson. Initially dismissed by most film critics, “Chimes at Midnight” is now regarded as one of Welles’ highest achievements, and Welles himself called it his best work, “If I had to offer up one work to get into heaven, this would be the one.”
Pickwick Theater Benefit Screening
Special Advanced Sneak Prevue
Orson Welles’ cinematic masterpiece, “Chimes at Midnight” restored in 6K scan from Harry Saltzman’s master negative.
Orson Welles’ film career continues to be very productive considering he passed away in 1985. Four years ago, Netflix completed and broadcast Welles’ last film plus three new documentaries about him have arrived and now, “Chimes at Midnight”, what Welles considered his best film, has been restored in a 6K scan from a master film negative and optical sound track.
After decades of inferior, faded, off-synch 35mm copies, a pristine 6K digital master now exists to fully experience Welles’ artistry and his cinematic craft as a master. This master negative 6K source is known as the “Harry Saltzman Negative” and has not seen since the 1960’s.
Harry Saltzman, with partner Albert Broccoli created the James Bond movie franchise and launched Sean Connery’s acting career. Harry Saltzman became Executive Producer of “Chimes at Midnight” which Welles shot throughout Spain between 1964 and 1965; it premiered at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival, winning two awards. Welles was at the peak of his cinematic career coming off of his Noir classic, “Touch of Evil” and his visually stunning interpretation of Franz Kafka’s story, “The Trial.”
Harry Saltzman and later his estate have held ownership of the rights of the original AB roll negative and optical sound track, which had been in storage since the1960’s. After years of investigation, research and negotiation Chicago Producer Michael Dawson and his partners acquired the rights to make use the Harry Saltzman assembled AB roll negative and optical track to make a new 6K scan restoration.
Dawson said, “The advancements in digital technology applied to film restoration have been enormous, and in just a short period of time; High Def, 2K, 4K and now 6K.’ Dawson added, “Having the Harry Saltzman original assembled AB roll negative available to work from, allows us to show what the 6K scanning technology is capable of for restorations. This new 6K restoration will allow audiences finally to experience the most pristine version of Orson Welles’ masterpiece to date.”
Orson Welles’ “Chimes at Midnight” also titled, “Falstaff” in Europe, is derived from five of Shakespeare’s plays; Henry IV Part 1, Henry IV Part 2, Richard II, Henry V and the Merry Wives of Windsor. The film’s plot centers on Shakespeare’s recurring character Sir John Falstaff and the father-son relationship he has with Prince Hal, who must choose between loyalty to his father, King Henry IV, or Falstaff. Welles said that the core of the film’s story was “the betrayal of friendship.” He further stated that it “acts as a metaphor of Merry Olde England ascending to the Modern Age”. Welles’ cinematic staging of the Battle of Shrewsbury between the army’s of Hotspur and King Henry IV depicts the brutality of war in an unforgiving way.
“Chimes at Midnight” stars, Orson Welles as Falstaff, Keith Baxter as Prince Hal, John Gielgud as Henry IV, Jeanne Moreau as Doll Tearsheet and Margaret Rutherford as Mistress Quickly, with narration by Ralph Richardson. Initially dismissed by most film critics, “Chimes at Midnight” is now regarded as one of Welles’ highest achievements, and Welles himself called it his best work, “If I had to offer up one work to get into heaven, this would be the one.”
Chimes at Midnight
New 6K Restoration.
Pickwick Theater Benefit Screening
Special Advanced Sneak Prevue
Orson Welles’ cinematic masterpiece, “Chimes at Midnight” restored in 6K scan from Harry Saltzman’s master negative.
Orson Welles’ film career continues to be very productive considering he passed away in 1985. Four years ago, Netflix completed and broadcast Welles’ last film plus three new documentaries about him have arrived and now, “Chimes at Midnight”, what Welles considered his best film, has been restored in a 6K scan from a master film negative and optical sound track.
After decades of inferior, faded, off-synch 35mm copies, a pristine 6K digital master now exists to fully experience Welles’ artistry and his cinematic craft as a master. This master negative 6K source is known as the “Harry Saltzman Negative” and has not seen since the 1960’s.
Harry Saltzman, with partner Albert Broccoli created the James Bond movie franchise and launched Sean Connery’s acting career. Harry Saltzman became Executive Producer of “Chimes at Midnight” which Welles shot throughout Spain between 1964 and 1965; it premiered at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival, winning two awards. Welles was at the peak of his cinematic career coming off of his Noir classic, “Touch of Evil” and his visually stunning interpretation of Franz Kafka’s story, “The Trial.”
Harry Saltzman and later his estate have held ownership of the rights of the original AB roll negative and optical sound track, which had been in storage since the1960’s. After years of investigation, research and negotiation Chicago Producer Michael Dawson and his partners acquired the rights to make use the Harry Saltzman assembled AB roll negative and optical track to make a new 6K scan restoration.
Dawson said, “The advancements in digital technology applied to film restoration have been enormous, and in just a short period of time; High Def, 2K, 4K and now 6K.’ Dawson added, “Having the Harry Saltzman original assembled AB roll negative available to work from, allows us to show what the 6K scanning technology is capable of for restorations. This new 6K restoration will allow audiences finally to experience the most pristine version of Orson Welles’ masterpiece to date.”
Orson Welles’ “Chimes at Midnight” also titled, “Falstaff” in Europe, is derived from five of Shakespeare’s plays; Henry IV Part 1, Henry IV Part 2, Richard II, Henry V and the Merry Wives of Windsor. The film’s plot centers on Shakespeare’s recurring character Sir John Falstaff and the father-son relationship he has with Prince Hal, who must choose between loyalty to his father, King Henry IV, or Falstaff. Welles said that the core of the film’s story was “the betrayal of friendship.” He further stated that it “acts as a metaphor of Merry Olde England ascending to the Modern Age”. Welles’ cinematic staging of the Battle of Shrewsbury between the army’s of Hotspur and King Henry IV depicts the brutality of war in an unforgiving way.
“Chimes at Midnight” stars, Orson Welles as Falstaff, Keith Baxter as Prince Hal, John Gielgud as Henry IV, Jeanne Moreau as Doll Tearsheet and Margaret Rutherford as Mistress Quickly, with narration by Ralph Richardson. Initially dismissed by most film critics, “Chimes at Midnight” is now regarded as one of Welles’ highest achievements, and Welles himself called it his best work, “If I had to offer up one work to get into heaven, this would be the one.”