Submarine (1928) DVD

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Product Description

Submarine (1928)

Directors:

Frank Capra, Irvin Willat

Writers:

Dorothy Howell, Norman Springer (story)

Stars:

Jack Holt, Dorothy Revier, Ralph Graves

Recorded sound effects punctuate this silent drama, the first big-budget release from the then-Poverty Row studio Columbia. Navy man Jack Reagon (Jack Holt) falls for dance-hall girl Bessie (Dorothy Revier) and they marry, but she can't adjust to the bonds of matrimony. A love affair starts between Bessie and Reagon's longtime Navy pal Bob Mason (Ralph Graves), who later becomes trapped underwater in a sunken submarine. Bessie admits her unfaithfulness to Reagon but reassures him of Mason's honorableness, and Reagon succeeds in rescuing his best friend. So successful was Submarine that director Frank Capra would reteam with (Jack Holt) and (Ralph Graves) for two more romantic-triangle rescue dramas: his early talkies Flight (1929) and Dirigible (1931), in which the men fought over Lila Lee and Fay Wray, respectively.

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Product Reviews

Great print

Posted by Kenneth on Nov 20th 2023

The only print which I have ever seen with the original soundtrack in in this early silent. In the original print, at a key moment, a tool is used to tap the hull of a sunken submarine. At this key moment, the tap of the tool, I believe a wrench, is heard and so is the response letting the audience of 1928 know that there is some life still existing in the sub.
worth viewing

Posted by R. D. Stock on Sep 1st 2019

I ordered this about a year ago & finally got around to watching it. It is quite enjoyable: excellent camera work, solid acting. Most of the film is backed up with a pretty good piano score, but the original music track kicks in towards the end. For any silent film buff or Capra fan, it's worth a watch & hard to find anywhere else.
Wonderful

Posted by Unknown on Feb 20th 2017

It has arrived on time, and it´s a very good copy, understanding it´s not easy to get it.