Alice Through the Looking Glass (1973) on US DVD

[Daniel O'Brien]

BBC Warner are releasing the 1973 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' on region 1 DVD next month. As I recall, it was edited for a repeat showing but hopefully this is the original broadcast version. Details here: www.amazon.com/Alice-Through-Looking-Glass-Various/dp/B00B1LM758/ref=pd_bxgy_mov_text_y

The box art makes Sarah Sutton look like a bad piece of CG animation but no matter.

The 1980s BBC 'Alice in Wonderland' is being released by BBC Warner on the same day, March 12.

[John Green]

God knows how you found it.Have you noticed this: www.amazon.com/Alice-Wonderland-Various/dp/B00B1LM77G/ref=pd_sim_sbs_mov_2

Yours is 70 mins.,mine's 112.

Amazon say that those who buy one are also often buying the other,too.

[Daniel O'Brien]

Feb 28, 2013 22:29:45 GMT John Green said:

God knows how you found it.

I was researching the director, James MacTaggart (also a producer and writer), and was amazed to find this is getting a DVD release. I have only vague memories of watching it, on a b/w TV with terrible reception.

[Daniel O'Brien]

I watched this yesterday and really enjoyed it. Certainly the most faithful adaptation of 'Through the Looking Glass' I've seen. The source material shows some wear and tear, and I'd guess the PAL-NTSC conversion has downgraded the image a little, but by and large the quality is fine.

The DVD box states a running time of 66 minutes but I timed it at just under 74 minutes.

[John Green]

I've just ordered what's meant to be the 112 minute version for 8 pounds,including postage.Fingers crossed.

[Daniel O'Brien]

Mar 24, 2013 22:19:08 GMT John Green said:

I've just ordered what's meant to be the 112 minute version for 8 pounds,including postage.Fingers crossed.

I take it you're referring to the 1986 BBC version of 'Alice in Wonderland', broadcast as four 30 minute episodes, I believe.

[John Green]

You're right,of course,Daniel.I'm ALWAYS getting these listings mixed up.

Might I ask how you got hold of the right one,which seems to be listed only on the U.S. site? Unless I've got it wrong again!,

[Daniel O'Brien]

Mar 25, 2013 15:26:13 GMT John Green said:

You're right,of course,Daniel.I'm ALWAYS getting these listings mixed up.

Might I ask how you got hold of the right one,which seems to be listed only on the U.S. site? Unless I've got it wrong again!,

I ordered 'Looking Glass' from Amazon US, but it's now available from Amazon UK marketplace, at a very reasonable price. Link:
www.amazon.co.uk/Alice-Through-Looking-Glass-Region/dp/B00B1LM758/ref=sr_1_5?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1364232834&sr=1-5

[John Green]

Thanks for the link,Daniel,I've just ordered it.I've also ordered the Barry Letts/Terrence Dicks version that was confusing me!