Yes, buttons were oriented that way in the 19th century, and this video is
correct (not flipped). This is also confirmed by details in the background
on both the loggia and the corner from which Twain emerges, ambling toward
the camera. Yes, that's Clara behind the teapot and Jean across from her
father. I think Barb Schmidt identified the fellow who brings Clara her hat,
but I don't recall who it was was. Maybe the tall skinny stenographer,
Hazen? Was that his name? My memory is vague and I'm too busy catching up
from a trip to rustle up my notes, sorry.
Kevin
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-----Original Message-----
From: Carl J. Chimi
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2016 7:49 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Brief Movie Review
The link to the video I mentioned is in my email below, and also here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqaSOw1WhjI
I would never have thought of checking out the button orientation, possibly
because I don't know when that sort of thing became standardized. Assuming
men's buttons back then were oriented as they are now, good idea. It would
suggest the digital restorers got it right. I would guess that your more
extensive knowledge of Stormfield would also possibly tell you if this
version is correctly flipped based on cues such as the door knob placement
and maybe which part of the building Clemens is seen walking around.
I think this version of the video puts to rest the question of who the woman
behind the centerpiece is, although the question of why none of the
participants seem to have considered removing the centerpiece so that all
three people at the table could be seen remains. Also, the guy near the end
who makes a cameo is seen very clearly here, but I don't know who he is. Do
you, Kevin?
Carl
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Twain Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kevin Mac
Donnell
Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2016 8:30 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Brief Movie Review
I don't know which version of the film you are watching, but yes, he held
pipes and cigars in his left hand, and he was right-handed. I have photos
to prove it. The easiest way to check whether a film or photo has been
flipped is to look at the shirt buttons.
Kevin
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-----Original Message-----
From: Carl J. Chimi
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2016 7:09 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Brief Movie Review
I like this one, which is the cleanest version of this film I've ever seen.
And yet, it seems to be reversed horizontally from every other copy of the
film I've ever seen. Did Sam Clemens really hold his cigar in his left
hand?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqaSOw1WhjI
I also liked the old Frederic Mark Adventures of Mark Twain, although it is
largely, and sometimes bizarrely, fictional.
Carl
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Twain Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Leslie
Rosenbaum
Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2016 7:42 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Brief Movie Review
Now that some have expressed opinions about Val Kilmer=E2=80=99s film =
performance & the Tom & Huck film, I would like to hear about films of =
MT=E2=80=99s works that are more positively regarded, especially those =
available on DVD or to stream. Thanks!
Les Rosenbaum
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