Film that relates the story, as told by high school principal dr. Gradually, bill and jimmy are drawn into smoking dope, which. Several older movies with stars like bogart, flynn, etc. Watching the film should make even the most sceptical opponents of cannabis realize how ridiculous these anti cannabis lies get over time. Though reefer madness was the most famous antiweed screed, it was soon followed by many imitators, including assassin of youth, where allnight marijuana parties lead to violence, and marihuana. Running june 28, 2014 in the oldfather theatre at tct. The two worked in hand to spread hysteria and misinformation about marijuana that still holds some sway today.
Reefer madness 1936 colorized and restored version on. Although it was made in 1936, reefer madness didnt become a cult hit until 1972 when the national organization for the reform of marijuana laws norml rescued it from the library of congress film archive. It may be done as a special effect, to modernize blackandwhite films, or to restore color films. Reefer madness, recut from a propaganda film called tell your children, is not so bad its good but just awful plodding, almost plotless, and only in places unwittingly amusing. Includes allnew color version and orignal blackandwhite version audio commentary by mike nelson of tvs mystery science theater 3000 and rifftrax color design commentary by legend films short film. Considered the archetypal sensationalized antidrug movie, but its really an exploitation film made to capitalize on the hot taboo subject of marijuana use.
Reefer madness, 1936, public domain movie, colorized and restored version, bloodlogic reefer madness originally made as tell your children and previous the price of jamaican weed. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Fox distributes material colored by legend films, and sony has many projects in the works too. Somehow, all the parts fit together, and reefer madness, the musical, has turned out to be a lot more fun than its original source. Opening with an explanation of the effects of the demon drug marihuana, reefer madness then explains that its subject is worse than heroin, cocaine, or any other recreational substance before launching into its story of the corruption of innocent, if suspiciously oldlooking, highschoolers. The propaganda film and comical cult classic portrays teens who smoke the demon weed plunging into a vortex of sex, madness, murder, and jazz music. The reefer madness marijuana misinformation propaganda. Carleton young 1905 1994, dave obrien 1912 1969, and thelma white 1910 2005. Also included is a refer madness trailer and, of course, a chapter menu.
Reefer madness 1936 colorized and restored version on vimeo. Reefer madness 1936 colorized and restored version. The first examples date from the early 20th century, but colorization has. Reefer madness original trailer 1936 not the full film. Today its a humurous description used by potheads to describe the stigma and false beliefs believed and enforced by the uneducated and ignorant to marijuana. Thereafter, it was a mainstay on the midnight movie circuit. With dave obrien, dorothy short, thelma white, carleton young. Reefer madness, 1936, public domain movie, colorized and. Based on the stage play, this musical parody of 1936 film reefer madness takes that already overblown criticism of marijuana usage in the source film and ups the ante to humorous effect.
Apr 20, 2004 with dave obrien, dorothy short, thelma white, carleton young. Home cannabis side effects reefer madness original trailer 1936 not the full film reefer madness original trailer 1936 not the full film december 2. A trio of drug dealers lead innocent teenagers to become addicted to reefer cigarettes by holding wild parties with jazz music. Nobody should colorize old movies anyway, it ruins the original the films intended style and doesnt look authentic anyway. If youre looking to pickup a copy of reefer madness this disc is arguably the one to grab, or, considering that the film is classified as public domain, chances are you could find a site and legally download your own copy. Rent reefer madness 1936 starring warren mccollum and dorothy short on dvd and bluray. If youre looking to pickup a copy of reefer madness this disc is arguably the one to grab, or, considering that the film is classified as public domain, chances. Sean ableys adaptation faithfully and hilariously reproduces the films spirit and much of its dialogue. But for a goofy film like reefer madness, where the cinematographer mayve poured a little bit less than his full heart and soul into the thing, i suppose its harmless. At least they included the original version anyway.
Alfred carroll josef forte relates to an audience of parents that marijuana can have devastating effects on teens. Reefer madness tell your children doped youth 1936. The maltese falcon, casablanca, and they died with their boots on were just a few of those that were broadcast. The movie musical, is a 2005 american madefortelevision musical comedy film directed by andy fickman, written by kevin murphy and dan studney, and produced by the three. The movie musical the era of the big hollywood musical is long gone, but in live theater, the genre lingers on through recent hits like avenue q and wicked.
May 27, 2014 this smoking new musical inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name is a raucous musical comedy that takes a tongueincheek look at the hysteria caused when cleancut kids fall prey to marijuana. Reefer madness originally made as tell your children and sometimes titled as the burning question, dope addict, doped youth, and love madness is a 1936 american film about drugs revolving around the melodramatic events that ensue when highschool students are lured by pushers to try marijuanafrom a hit and run accident, to manslaughter. See the full list of cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Reefer madness 2005 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Something must be done to wipe out this ghastly menace. King kong 1933 colorized author n1ascar date 17nov2005, 6. Reefer madness w commentary by mike nelson by bitzofunny. The book and lyrics were written by kevin murphy and the book and music by dan studney. Get the best deals for colorized black and white dvd movies at. Unlike most exploitation fare, reefer madness was shot over a period of three weeks, on a relatively large budget by subpoverty row standards.
Reefer madness is a strange little film, and its never been stranger than it is in this incarnation. Ive looked high and low and all i can find is a avi rip of a pal version. Film depicting the downfall of a high school reefer smoker shown during antidrug crusade. See more ideas about reefer madness, pulp magazine and 1930s hair. Like many exploitation films of the time, reefer madness tried to make a quick buck off of a forbidden subject while skirting the motion picture production code of 1930. In his story, a drug supplier entices several restless teens, including sister and brother mary dorothy short and jimmy lane warren mccollum and marys boyfriend, bill kenneth craig, into frequenting a reefer house. With dorothy short, kenneth craig, lillian miles, dave obrien. Rent reefer madness 1936 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix.
Colorized versions of old movies home theater forum. That said, the colorization of the film isnt too bad and is a bit humorous as the. That said, there are quite a few newly colorized movies on dvd, and more are coming, whether we like it or not. Reefer madness is an antimarijuana propaganda film from 1936 commercialized by dwain esper. All jokes aside, this is by far the funniest depiction of exaggeration. Reefer madness originally made as tell your children and sometimes titled as the burning question, dope addict, doped youth, and love madness is a 1936 american film about drugs revolving around the melodramatic events that ensue when highschool students are lured by pushers to try marijuanafrom a hit and run accident, to manslaughter, suicide, attempted.
Aug 14, 2017 reefer madness is an american misinformation propaganda film that utilised a relatively new technology at the time, motion picture to spread misinformation about cannabis. Home cannabis side effects reefer madness original trailer 1936 not the full film reefer madness original trailer 1936 not the full. For reefer madness originally issued in 1938 as tell your children, then reissued in 1939 as the burning question one of the worst puns in a movie title ever and in 1947 under the name it has been known, loved and loathed by ever since we ran the dvd charles had bought via the internet and brought our own dvd machine to play it. Reefer madness 1936 enhanced this unabashed propaganda film is most popularly known as reefer madness, but originally known by the title tell your children, a dead giveaway, has become a cult. Reefer madness is also the loose title for the first ever war on drugs in the united states by the bureau of narcotics and henry anslinger against cannabis sativa c.
Reefer madness was originally titled tell your children directed by louis gasnier 1936 high school students are lured by pushers to try some reefer. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Lawrence bommer, chicago tribune executed with the subtlety of a rope burn, this gala event is hand packed with goof ball antics and classic chicago trash theatre techniques. Reefer madness full movie 1936 colorized and restored. This is a list of black and white films that were subsequently colorized this is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. Reefer madness was created prior to color movies, and the appearance of the film should reflect that. I cant wait for the release of the restores version.
Arriving at jacks boss headquarters, he gets out and jimmy asks him for a cigarette. In the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s marijuana was the devils harvest, an assassin of youth that would inflict tokers with a new medical condition called refer madness, curable. If the idea of making a musical out of roger cormans z movie quickie the little shop of horrors sounded weird, stick around for the allsinging, alldancing reefer madness. The last man on earth full movie vincent price franca bettoia tcc ai color by tcc timeless classics now in color. It is a film adaptation of the trios musical of the same name, itself based on the 1936 exploitation film also of the same title. They wouldnt be acceptable today even to people who actually want colorized versions. An outrageous tongueincheek musical comedy adaptation of the classic antimarijuana propaganda film reefer madness 1936. A trio of drug dealers lead innocent teenagers to become addicted to reefer. Deliriously based on the notorious 1936 antipot socialguidance film, this is an ultracampy enterprise that lands somewhere between rocky horror and a john waters comedy. But what works onstage often falls flat on the screen, where the visual language and pacing expectations are different, and performers have to work harder to bring across. You can bet they were stoned when they thought that idea up. The film was intended for parents, to teach them about the evils of cannabis soon after the film was shot, it was purchased by producer dwain.
Originally called tell your children, this 1938 movie s been known as reefer madness since at least the seventies. May 30, 2015 a still from reefer madness, an antidrugs exploitation film, dealing with the pitfalls of marijuana smoking, directed by louis j. Reefer madness 75th anniversary expanded edition from. Reefer madness originally released as tell your children and sometimes titled as the burning question, dope addict, doped youth and love madness is a 1936 american propaganda exploitation film. As science is progressing and cannabis related medical discoveries. In the 30s it was the insanity resulting from smoking the weed with roots in hell known as marijuana. Midcentury antimarijuana propaganda in movies and books 1951. Grandpas marijuana handbook by evan kehler reefer madness trailer.
Reefer madness originally released as tell your children and sometimes titled as the burning question, dope addict, doped youth and love madness is a 1936 american propaganda exploitation film revolving around the melodramatic events that ensue when high school students are lured by pushers to try marijuana from a hit and run accident, to manslaughter, suicide, attempted rape, and. Using an experienced director and a couple of actors who would go on to do respectable work in hollywood, this production is the cremedelacreme of 30s exploitation cinema. Also includes the original blackandwhite version which has been beautifully restored and enhanced dorothy short, dave obrien, thelma white, carleton young, louis gasner. With kristen bell, christian campbell, neve campbell, alan cumming. List of blackandwhite films that have been colorized. Carroll to parents at a pta meeting, of the scourge of marijuana. Reefer madness originally released as tell your children and sometimes titled as the burning question, dope addict, doped youth and love madness is a 1936 american propaganda exploitation film revolving around the melodramatic events that ensue when high school students are lured by pushers to try marijuana from a hit and run accident, to manslaughter, suicide. Apr 08, 2005 also included is a refer madness trailer and, of course, a chapter menu. Jimmy, who has a car, drives him to pick up some more. All jokes aside, this is by far the funniest depiction of exaggeration ive ever witnessed. Cautionary tale features a fictionalized take on the use of marijuana.
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