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Wyler Catches Fire: Hell’s Heroes — 20 Comments

  1. Jim, an admirably thorough and exceedingly well illustrated post on what is considered Wyler's first important film, the one that pointed ahead to the great things he would do later. Unfortunately, it's the only film in the blogathon I haven't yet seen. I tried to get it from one of the DVD rental services I use before the blogathon started and it's still at the top of my queue although not yet available.

    I have recently seen the two later versions of the same story–Richard Boleslawski's excellent 1936 version and John Ford's rather sticky 1949 version, both called "Three Godfathers." So I'm looking forward to seeing
    Wyler's film for comparison, especially after reading your excellent post again.

  2. Thanks again for another perceptive – and entertaining analysis. A tip of the hat also to The Warner Archives for their double-feature effort (they did the same with MADAME X, including Ruth Chatterton's original and Gladys George's remake on the same DVS).

  3. Thanks for your usual perceptive – and entertaining – analysis. A tip of the hat, too, to the Warner Archive, for the innovative approach of including originals/remakes on double-feature DVDs; they did the same with MADAME X.

  4. Kyne's attitude is indeed puzzling. I love your fond designation of "relic" to identify "Hell's Heroes". Fascinating background on that Wilbur Waylans fellow.