16mm Film 43 MAN IN GREY - M. Lockwood, James Mason Start Price USD 199.99 Current Price USD 199.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 26, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location North Andover, Massachusetts See more about '16mm Film 43 MAN IN GREY - M. Lockwood, James Mason' Description '43 The Man in Grey - Margaret Lockwood, James Mason This is a 16mm B&W/Sound  film print of the 1943 UK drama / romance "The Man in Gray" starring Margaret Lockwood, James Mason and Phyllis Calvert. Directed by Leslie Arliss. Here's a synopsis and review from AMG:" A set of flashbacks to 19th century London provide the action in this British wartime film, in which a wealthy girl (Phyllis Calvert) becomes friends with a young waif (Margaret Lockwood) while at school. The waif later becomes a governess for the girl, but betrays their relationship by having an affair with her friend's husband (James Mason). The Man in Grey did exceptionally well in England at the time of its release, and later spawned a cavalcade of similar movies. Looked at in the 21st century, Leslie Arliss' The Man in Grey, with its period setting and story of lordships and ladyships straying from marriage, seems like a quaint artifact of its era, a costume drama of no great import, apart from the compelling central performance by James Mason (who doesn't even appear until 25 minutes into the movie) and an attractive, dynamic portrayal by Stewart Granger. In its own time, however, the movie was considered a revelation to audiences the world over, and not least of all in England itself. That the British, and that most British of major studios -- the Rank Organisation -- could generate a movie that was as focused on dark (and darkly driven), libidinous, and lusty characters as this was astounding. And released in the dreary England of 1943, still fighting mostly a defensive war, and rapidly filling up with American soldiers, it was practically a license to print money; the movie wasn't even guilty escapist fare, as its opening and closing framing sequence brought the action right up to 1943 and the ongoing cost of the war. Even the last-minute change of heart by the Mason character, as he develops a conscience of sorts and a love for the wife he has lost, casts a reflection on the contemporary World War II setting of the opening. (The Lady Rohan, last of her line, whom we meet, is the descendant of the son that Mason's character prized so much and protected, and we've already learned that another descendant of that son died honorably at Dunkirk in 1940.) The script's combination of period detail and dark, lusty motivations for its characters enabled Mason, as well as Granger, Margaret Lockwood (previously known for playing good-natured, plucky heroines), and Phyllis Calvert all a chance to tap into aspects of their respective ranges that had been untouched onscreen, and show more than they'd ever been able to of their acting abilities, as well as a then-unusual charisma, growing out of the flawed natures they portrayed. The result, when laced with large dollops (for its time) of sadism, was a box-office bonanza and the elevation of all four lead actors to international star status. " Note: Pictures below this line are from the actual print: Print Condition : Physical Condition:  Print has not been screened all the way through but appears to be in very good condition with some light lines and a few minor splices. ORIGINAL. Vinegar Syndrome: No sign of vinegar . Notes on Condition:  All print are ORIGINAL unless otherwise noted. Condition ratings are generally subjective. Here are the ratings I use: · Near Mint -- This print looks like new. Virtually wear and splice free. · Excellent --- This print is excellent, may have a few minor splices, and some very minor surface wear, but nothing that detracts from presentation · Very Good -- This print is very nice - may have some ocassional splices, and some surface wear or an occasional line, but nothing too serious · Good – This print may have moderate surface wear, and some intermittent scratches or splices, but runs well with no problems. · Well Worn -- This print has moderate to heavy wear. ·  Splicy -- This print has more than it's fair share of splices ·  Needs Work -- This print has damage that prevents it from running smoothly and it needs repairs. Notes on Color: Color ratings are generally subjective. Here are the ratings I use: · IB Technicolor/Kodachrome – These are dye transfer processes that should never fade · Lowfade – this print is on a stock that will not fade for a long time · Excellent color – print that is not on a low fade stock but shows no signs of fading · Very Good color – print that has a slight shift, but retains most of its color. It may have a slight redish/pinkish/brownish cast to it, but has strong color. · Good Color – has a noticeable shift, but still maintains much of it’s color. Also knows as ‘Warm’ · Fair color – Has shifted substantially to Red/Pink but still has blues and greens in it. · Pink/Red – Print has turned mainly to pink or red, there may be some greens and blues left, but not much. Terms and Conditions: Payment: The winner of this auction agrees to make payment within 10 days of the end of the auction unless prior arrangements are made. Shipping: Shipping in the USA is via UPS  (Enter your zip code below for cost). I do not ship via USMail within the continental USA (But I will ship USMail to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands). International shipping is via Air Mail, mail. I can also ship via UPS express. For Canada, I can ship via USMail or via UPS Standard service. *** Note: Due to ebays new shipping policy, I need to use calculated shipping costs for feature films because of their heavy weight. Please note, that even if the shipping calculator says that shipping is higher than $15, I will NOT charge more than $15 to ship a feature film in the USA *** Non-US orders I will ship worldwide. The buyer agrees to make payment by paypal only, and agrees to pay the appropriate shipping costs by air mail. Please contact me in advance if you wish to know what the shipping charge will be. Guarantee The film is guaranteed to be in the condition stated above or I will gladly refund your purchase price. 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