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(More customer reviews)Years ago a friend had a video tape of EVENING PRIMROSE complete with commercial breaks, etc. Now THAT was a find. His copy was probably 4th generation, but as I had seen it on t.v. when it was first shown, there was a good memory to be strengthened by whatever I saw in this copy. If, indeed, the filmmakers have been able to remaster and clean up this incredible "horror story with music", I'll be a happy camper. To watch Tony Perkin's first official foray into the musical world (or was GREENWILLOW before this?)acts as a reminder of his multifaceted talents. And having run from the Nazis in the film of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Charmian Carr finds herself in the clutches of the dark men. An excellent cast, terrific music and an important nod to Mr. Sondheims foundations.....
There are actually moments in the story where the music and the action bring about goosebumps and a pounding heart. Many have compared this John Collier story to the Twilight Zone 13TH FLOOR with Anne Francis, but I think it's much more frightening and sad, although the ending DOES allow the hero and the girl to become what they wished to be.
We've heard the music in many compilation albums, but now we can hear AND see the magic of this wonderfully mounted one act musical. Now, Collier estate, how about allowing a real stage presentation?
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The people are gone. The doors are locked. Darkness descends inside a department store.Fleeing the pressures of the outside world, an unhappy poet is at last alone. But not for long. In his newfound sanctuary, he comes across a group of hermits who have been hiding there for years. Among them is a young girl with whom he falls in love.
Specially created for television, Evening Primrose aired only once on ABC Stage 67. Starring Anthony Perkins and Charmian Carr, the production featured a teleplay adapted by James Goldman (from a short story by John Collier) and a score that included some of Stephen Sondheim\'s most hauntingly beautiful songs – among them \'I Remember" and \'Take Me to the World."
This long-lost treasure is now available for the first time ever – impeccably restored and re-mastered from a newly discovered, pristine kinescope print.
INCLUDES OVER 80 MINUTES OF BONUS FEATURESNewly recorded video interview with director Paul BogartNewly recorded audio interview with Charmian CarrPaul Bogart\'s full color test footage with Anthony Perkins28-page booklet with contributions by Stephen Sondheim and Jane Klain of the Paley Center for Media
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