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Available for the first time on DVD completely uncut in it's full length version, this action-packed thriller ranks alongside Hitchcock's great British thrillers. When ex-spy David Somers takes a low-profile job in the country cataloguing a butterfly collection, he finds that dangerous work continues to pursue him. David grows fond of his employer s niece, a fragile, fey young woman named Sophie. When Sophie is framed for the murder of Hick - the spiteful handyman, he becomes embroiled in a murder mystery and goes underground with the beautiful suspect. The fugitives stay one step ahead of the police until the breathless climax. Starring the Oscar nominated and Emmy Award winning Trevor Howard (Gandhi, The Third Man, Superman) in one of his greatest films alongside the Oscar nominated and Emmy Award winning Jean Simmons (Spartacus, Guys and Dolls, Elmer Gantry) and directed by Ralph Thomas (Doctor in the House).
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Opening sequence at London Airport restored - welcome re-release of this atmospheric British thriller
22 Mar 2010
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Hooray!! The opening sequence at London Airport has been restored in this much-awaited re-release of this under-rated classic British thriller. Rich in period atmosphere, with sequences featuring Holborn (Kingsway) underground station, London docks, Newcastle Upon Tyne, the Lake District and Liverpool. Trolleybuses, trams, Wolseley and Austin police cars, a half-cab Leyland Tiger single-deck bus, the Liverpool Overhead Railway and the Mersey Docks & Harbour Board freight railway all evoke a vanished era.
One of the best films from Pinewood Studios, THE CLODED YELLOW is a British thriller very much in the style of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 version of THE 39 STEPS.
I won't spoil it by giving the plot away, but if you enjoy THE 39 STEPS, you'll enjoy THE CLOUDED YELLOW. The musical score is by Benjamin Frankel, who back in the 1930s was one of the arrangers for the BBC Dance Orchestra directed by Henry Hall. Watch for cameo appearances by Sam Kydd and Geoffrey Keen.
One of the best films from Pinewood Studios, THE CLODED YELLOW is a British thriller very much in the style of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 version of THE 39 STEPS.
I won't spoil it by giving the plot away, but if you enjoy THE 39 STEPS, you'll enjoy THE CLOUDED YELLOW. The musical score is by Benjamin Frankel, who back in the 1930s was one of the arrangers for the BBC Dance Orchestra directed by Henry Hall. Watch for cameo appearances by Sam Kydd and Geoffrey Keen.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I have to agree with D. Payne regarding the picture quality of this DVD. There seems to be a jumpiness in places throughout the film. I did find I adapted to this, but some viewers may not. I did wonder if the original film had broken up in places and had to be spliced; some years ago I saw a terrible copy of 'Oh What a Lovely War' at a local cinema film club. The secretary said the film had arrived in shocking condition, and the projectionist had made over a hundred repairs (splices) before he thought it would be watchable. The faults on The Clouded Yellow are very similar, so I wonder. Either way, I think the DVD company should either sort the problem, or at least note on the box that some forebearance is needed due to the age and condition of the film.
All a shame really, as it is an excellent film and something of a rarity.
Probably one to rent, not buy.
All a shame really, as it is an excellent film and something of a rarity.
Probably one to rent, not buy.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By W. Hamilton
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This is a fast-paced, engrossing story with great performances from the entire cast, and including fascinating exterior shooting. But, as has been noted by several reviewers, this DVD transfer is disappointing. It is not the vintage of the film, one suspects, but a problem with the production of the item - there is considerable image instability that leaves you wondering whether the thing is about to freeze at any moment.
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A lovely film
Lovely music and brilliant script and acting. Perhaps an overlooked film, but the pairing of Simmons and Howard is great. Read more
Published 4 months ago by pianojan
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Clouded Yellow
Someone bought this for me from my with list and I have to say, although the sound quality is a little patchy, the film itself is brilliant if you like black & white thrillers from... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Boring Old Fart
2.0 out of 5 stars
disappointing
cann't remember much about this film/ did not make an impression on me. a little mellow in it's content for such a serious subject.
Published 5 months ago by teresa collins
4.0 out of 5 stars
An exciting "on the run" thriller!
After being forced out of the British Secret Service, an ex-agent (Trevor Howard) accepts a position cataloging butterflies at a country estate. Read more
Published 10 months ago by The CinemaScope Cat
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The Clouded Yellow
Very much in the style of Hitchcock.The heroine (Jean Simmons) with mental health issues,goes on the run with a failed MI5 agent (Trevor Howard).After being accused of murder. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2011 by merv
1.0 out of 5 stars
CLOUDED, VERY CLOUDED INDEED
Execellent and 5 star film, no argument there. But the transfer is atrocious. I never thought a company as Eureka would release such a thing. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2010 by Bartolome Mesa Gil
4.0 out of 5 stars
All our yesterdays
Further to previous reviews I found no fault with the DVD quality. Bearing in mind the original film is 60 years old it was better than I'd expected. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2010 by Chris M
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Clouded Yellow
What can I say? The DVD was exactly as ordered and came from the UK to my home in the USA in an unbelievably short time. Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2010 by Harvey C, Trengove
2.0 out of 5 stars
A Transfer Problem?
Yes, this is the most complete version available. Hooray indeed. However the video in my dvd was at times choppy, like a bad burned dvd. Read more
Published on 8 July 2010 by D. Payne
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