Joe Notaro at Harry Houdini Circumstantial Evidence has undertaken the task of "restoring" Reel 3 of Houdini's Terror Island using photos and script excerpts from the Margaret Herrick Academy Library in Los Angeles. While Terror Island is missing two full reels (3 & 4), Joe is just tackling just those scenes missing from the Kino explanation cards which fill in the gaps on the current DVD release. Below are links to all four installments.
Terror Island Reel 3 - Stella's ploy
Terror Island Reel 3 - Harper attacked
Terror Island Reel 3 - Map search
Terror Island Reel 3 - New plans
Terror Island Reel 3 - Harper attacked
Terror Island Reel 3 - Map search
Terror Island Reel 3 - New plans
As the action proceeds to Reel 4, Harper (Houdini) escapes from a burning wearhouse and an overboard box. Soon, all find themselves heading out to sea on their way to Terror Island.
Thanks to Joe for taking on this important work. Here's hoping one day we might see the film itself restored.
UPDATE: Restoring Terror Island (Reel 4)
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My grandparents own all the movie before, the fire department to get rid of them.because of what the flim made of, my father used to charge 2 cents to what the movie.
ReplyDeleteI'd say that was worth every (2) penny!
DeleteHopefully Larry Weeks films will be recovered as I think the The Grim Game,Master Mystery and Terror Island may have be rescued by him in the 1940's.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed!
DeleteWhat's going on with the MM and Terror Island? Did somebody steal them from Larry's apartment? Is the NYPD hot on the trail?
ReplyDeleteYes, they all are missing.
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