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Gevacolor
Gevacolor is a color motion picture process. It was introduced in 1947 by Gevaert in Belgium, and an affiliate of Agfacolor. The process and company flourished in the 1950s as it was suitable for on location shooting. Both the companies merged in 1964 to form Agfa-Gevaert, and continued producing film stock till the 1980s. List of films taken in Gevacolor Bangladeshi films Pakistani films Turkish films European films Indian films Malaysian films See also *List of film formats *List of color film systems *Imbibition *List of early color feature films This is a list of early feature-length color films (including primarily black-and-white films that have one or more color sequences) made up to about 1936, when the Technicolor three-strip process firmly established itself as the major-studio fa ... References {{reflist History of film Film and video technology Photographic film makers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956 Film)
''Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum'' () is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language fantasy swashbuckler film directed and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and P. Bhanumathi, with K. Sarangapani, P. S. Veerappa, K. A. Thangavelu, M. N. Rajam, Sushila, Vidhyavathi, and M. G. Chakrapani in supporting roles. It revolves around Alibaba, a woodcutter who becomes wealthy after finding a secret treasure cave, but must keep his source of wealth a secret to lead a peaceful life. ''Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum'' was shot in Gevacolor and is notable for being the first Tamil and South Indian full-length colour film. It is a remake of the 1954 Hindi film '' Alibaba Aur 40 Chor'', itself based on the story ''Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves'' from '' One Thousand and One Nights''. It is also the second Tamil film adaptation of that story, after the 1941 film of the same name. Filming took place mainly at Mysore and Yercaud. The soundtrack was composed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadodi Mannan
''Nadodi Mannan'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action adventure film directed by M. G. Ramachandran in his debut as a filmmaker. He stars in dual roles alongside P. Bhanumathi, M. N. Rajam and B. Saroja Devi. P. S. Veerappa, M. N. Nambiar, M. G. Chakrapani, T. K. Balachandran and J. P. Chandrababu, Chandrababu play supporting roles. The film revolves around a king being replaced by a look-alike after getting abducted on the eve of his coronation. The look-alike begins to implement social and economic reforms to uplift the poor which irks the kingdom's high priest, who has kidnapped the very person the look-alike resembles. The rest of the film shows how the look-alike saves the man he impersonates and defeats the high priest. Made on a budget of 1.8 million, Ramachandran co-produced the film with Chakrapani and R. M. Veerappan under the banner of Em.Gee.Yar Pictures. C. Kuppusami, K. Srinivasan, and P. Neelakantan were in charge of the screenplay. Kan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thangamalai Ragasiyam
''Thangamalai Ragasiyam'' () is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language adventure film produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, T. R. Rajakumari and Jamuna. It was simultaneously made in Kannada as ''Rathnagiri Rahasya''. The film was released on 29 June 1957 and emerged a success. Plot Gajendran, a prince, is separated from his parents by his father's foe at a very young age. He grew up as a ferocious and vicious caveman. Then he meets Amutha, who by her word of love and affection turns Gajendran for good. Both set out to find the secret of Thangamalai to find and save Gajendran's parents. Cast Cast according to the song book and the opening credits of the film: ;Male cast * Sivaji Ganesan as Gajendran * M. N. Nambiar as Adithan * P. S. Veerappa as Mahendran * T. R. Ramachandran as Azhagesan * K. Sarangapani as Sarangan * C. V. V. Panthulu as Nandini's Father * ''Kottapuli'' Jayaraman as Sundaran * Ganapathi Bhat as Andaran * M. S. Karuppaiah as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pelli Chesi Choodu
''Pelli Chesi Choodu'' () is a 1952 Indian satirical comedy film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their company Vijaya Productions. The film was made simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, the latter titled ''Kalyanam Panni Paar'' (). It stars N. T. Rama Rao, G. Varalakshmi, Yandamuri Joga Rao and Savitri. S. V. Ranga Rao, Sivarama Krishnayya, Doraswamy, and Suryakantham play supporting roles in the Telugu version while C. V. V. Panthulu replaced Krishnayya in Tamil. ''Pelli Chesi Choodu'' deals with the negative effects of the dowry system in India through the marital life of Venkata Ramana (Rama Rao) and Ammadu (Varalakshmi). The film's production began after the release of Vijaya Productions' ''Pathala Bhairavi'' (1951). Marcus Bartley was recruited as the cinematographer and the film was edited by C. P. Jambulingam and M. S. Money. Ghantasala composed the film's music. ''Pelli Chesi Choodu'' was released on 29 February 1952 while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School Master (1958 Film)
''School Master'' is a 1958 Indian Kannada language film, produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The film starred B.R. Panthulu himself in the lead role along with Dikki Madhava Rao, M. V. Rajamma, Udaykumar, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi in important roles. It was the first Kannada film to complete a Silver Jubilee Celebration. This film had its children's dance drama in Gevacolor, taken by cinematographer W. R. Subba Rao. It was later remade in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi in spite of it being dubbed in Tamil and Telugu as ''Engal Kudumbam Perisu'' and ''Badi Pantulu'', respectively. In 1959, ALS Productions remade it in Hindi as '' School Master'' which was also directed by Panthulu. The film was remade in Malayalam in 1964 as '' School Master'' by Puttanna Kanagal, in Telugu in 1972 as ''Badi Panthulu'' and in Tamil in 1973 as '' School Master''. It was the first Kannada movie to be remade in four languages and also the first Kannada movie to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quay Of Blondes
''Quay of Blondes'' (French: ''Quai des blondes'') is a 1954 French crime film directed by Paul Cadéac and starring Michel Auclair, Barbara Laage and Madeleine Lebeau.Kermabon p.461 It was produced and distributed by Pathé and shot in Gevacolor. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carré. Location shooting took place in French Algeria and Marseille. Synopsis A former navy officer is tied up in a smuggling operation between Marseille and Tangier concentrating particularly in lucrative American cigarettes. However his position is threatened by the arrival of a thuggish American gangster who wants to take over the whole market. Cast * Michel Auclair as Jacques Fenner * Barbara Laage as Barbara * Madeleine Lebeau as Nelly * Darío Moreno as Lucky * John Kitzmiller as Michel * Henri Arius as Le capitaine de 'L'Atlanta' * Maurice Biraud as Laurent * Paul Bisciglia as Le chasseur de l'hôtel * René Blancard as Commissaire Brochant * Georges Chamarat as Maîtr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illarame Nallaram
''Illarame Nallaram'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Pullayya. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi. It was released on 1 August 1958. Plot Cast ;Male cast *Gemini Ganesan *V. Nagayya * M. N. Nambiar *C. R. Parthiban *V. R. Rajagopal *V. M. Ezhumalai *M. R. Santhanam *Anantharaman *Master Murali ;Female cast *Anjali Devi *M. V. Rajamma *P. S. Gnanam *K. Sooryakala * B. Sarojadevi *Rajeswari ;Dance * Kumari Kamala Production B. Sarojadevi was introduced to Tamil cinema with this film. She was featured in a minor role as ''dancer Sarala''. This film had a dance sequence of Saroja Devi and Kumari Kamala in Gevacolor. Soundtrack Music was composed by K. G. Moorthy while the lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi A. Maruthakasi (13 February 1920 – 29 November 1989) was an Indian poet and film lyricist who wrote mainly in the Tamil language. He penned more than 4000 lyrics in more than 250 Tamil films. Early life Born in Melakudik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allavuddin Adbhuta Deepam
''Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp'', also known by its Telugu-language title ''Allauddin Adhbhuta Deepam'', its Tamil-language title ''Allavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum'', and its Hindi-language title ''Alladdin Ka Chirag'', is a 1957 Indian fantasy film produced by M. L. Pathy on Jai Sakthi Pictures banner and directed by T. R. Raghunath. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi. It is an adaptation of the story of Aladdin from ''One Thousand and One Nights'' and a trilingual, filmed simultaneously in three different languages. ''Allavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum'' was released on 29 March 1957, and ''Allavuddin Adbhuta Deepam'' followed on 13 April. ''Alladin Ka Chirag'' too, came in the same year. Plot Jaffer, a savage warlock, longs to conquer the world. Through his friend Yakub, he learns about a magic lamp that grants any wish by the genie imprisoned inside and it is stationed at Korakaram caves. To achieve it a young & energetic man who holds seven moles on his righth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanavaney Kankanda Deivam
''Kanavane Kankanda Deivam'' () is a 1955 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language fantasy film directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by Pattanna. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, R. Ganesh and Anjali Devi, with V. Nagayya, M. N. Nambiar, Friend Ramaswamy and Lalitha (actress), Lalitha in supporting roles. It revolves around a man who steals an object to cure the king's blindness and marry the princess, but becomes cursed because of the theft and seeks to undo it. ''Kanavane Kankanda Deivam'' was released on 6 May 1955. The film received positive reviews mainly for the performances of Ganesh and Anjali Devi, and became a commercial success, running for over 100 days in many theatres. It was remade in Hindi as ''Devta (1956 film), Devta'' (1956), with Ganesh and Anjali Devi reprising their roles. Plot Vijayan, the son of a retired soldier Karunakaran, is advised by his father to meet Soorasimmar, the blind king, and join the army. Vijayan meets Soorasimmar's only daughter Nalini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gevaert & Co
Agfa-Gevaert N.V. (Agfa) is a Belgian-German multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, and distributes analogue and digital imaging products, software, and systems. It has three divisions: * Agfa Graphics, which offers integrated prepress and industrial inkjet systems to the printing and graphics industries. * Agfa HealthCare, which supplies hospitals and other care organisations with imaging products and systems, and information systems. * Agfa Specialty Products, which supplies products to various industrial markets. It is part of the Agfa Materials organization. In addition to the Agfa Specialty Products activities, Agfa Materials supplies film and related products to Agfa Graphics and Agfa HealthCare. Agfa film and film cameras were once prominent consumer products. However, in 2004, the consumer imaging division was sold to a company founded via management buyout. AgfaPhoto GmbH, as the new company was called, filed for bankruptcy after just one year, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahenshah (1953 Film)
''Shahenshah'' ( ur, شہنشاہ; translation ''Emperor'') is a 1953 Indian Bollywood action costume drama film directed by Amiya Chakrabarty and produced by G. P. Sippy, which was India's first full length Gevacolor film and India's third full length color film. The film was made at a budget of Rs. 3 million and was made in 14 months. Plot The movie is the story of Prince Rashid of Tehran who loses his father and his crown title in an invasion. The loyal Vazir (king's minister) of Tehran helps the Queen Mother, Prince Rashid and the Princess Abassa to flee to neighbouring Baghdad. Upon an old Magician's advice the family hides their identity and lives in obscurity as Baghdad is under the control of an evil Vazir who is in charge of the baby princess Noor. Twelve years roll by and Prince Rashid grows up as a swashbuckling handsome young man who is popular with the poor and is popularly known as Shahenshah, meanwhile Princess Noor turns sixteen and Tehran is ruled by the inv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Count Of Monte Cristo (1954 Film)
''The Count of Monte Cristo'' (French: ''Le Comte de Monte-Cristo'') is a 1954 French-Italian historical drama film directed by Robert Vernay and starring Jean Marais, Lia Amanda and Roger Pigaut. It is based on the 1844 novel of the same title by Alexandre Dumas. at the ''Films de France'' It was first aired in France and Italy, in 1954, in 2 parts. France : 1) ''La Trahison'', 2) ''La Vengeance'' Italy : 1) ''Il tesoro di Montecristo, 2) La vendetta di Montecristo''. It was shot at the in and [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
