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Summary: Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease, I want the originial!!!!
Review: This was good, especially if you don't know about the original. Ah, but once you've had a look see of the '59 version, nothing else compares! Why is it so difficult to get the orginal? I don't understand, what's the problem on releasing it, especially with the obvious demand. s
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Summary: looking for the real thing
Review: This release is moving and I'm pleased to have it in my library; however, you may add my name to those in search of the 1959 work which remians unsurpassed.
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Summary: Why is the original being withheld?
Review: Perhaps it's not PC for the time? Please release the 1959 version
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Summary: Very Fine--but the '59 version needs to be released
Review: This performance is probably definitive. The best I've ever seen. But the 1959 film version was superb on its own terms, much more accessible and RAVISHING musically. You may note the stress in this version given to crediting IRA Gershwin. Without in any way gainsaying the lyricist's contribution, I wonder how much IRA Gershwin estate's sensibilities figure into denying the public this monumental and important film. (It won an Oscar for Best Scoring of a Musical, incidentally.) I support pirating of works of heritage denied public access.
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Summary: Caution with P & B copies
Review: After posting a note in this section over a year ago, I received a note from someone in New York who had a copy they wanted to sell for a rather significant price.Turned out to be a very poor copy. Be careful that you are getting an original instead of a third or fourth generation copy. bill domb
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Summary: Bring Back The Original 1958 Version Please!
Review: For sentimental reasons, I would really like to see the 1958 version released on video. My grandmother took me, my sister, and my best friend to see it when it came out. It would be great to have this video. From the looks of this page, it seems many people would buy this video. Wake up, studios!
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Summary: Bring back the 1959 version please
Review: I'd also like for the soundtrack album to be released. I searched the internet for a week trying to find this version of the soundtrack. Luckily one Saturday, while garage saleing, I found it. I am in Porgy and Bess heaven now.
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Summary: Bring Back the Original Movie AND SOUNDTRACK, Please
Review: The soundtrack is also out of print. I searched the internet for a week trying to find the soundtrack album to the movie. Finally, I found the album at a garage sale. I'm in Porgy and Bess heaven now.
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Summary: It's ok but I'd rather see the real one.
Review: Since so many people want to see the real one why can't it be shown again
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Summary: Some of the original beauty of this movie was lost.
Review: Remakes are rarely as good as the original and this one is no exception. I would like to also be notified when the original is ever available, the 1959 version.
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