The Baron: The Feature Films (1966) – Imprint Television #10
He is known as The Baron… a man whose career is a crescendo of breathtaking thrills. He finds adventure through his business as an international art and antique dealer. It takes him into the webs woven by crime and avarice, and even into espionage. It’s a business that stirs the greed, vanity, envy and passions of men and women of many walks of life and many different countries. Often an undercover man for British Intelligence, The Baron knows the world and loves adventure. Master storyteller John Creasey created him, and Hollywood’s Steve Forrest portrays him, with help from his assistant Cordelia, played by British actress Sue Lloyd.
In 1966, ITC transformed four episodes from the series into two feature film versions: The Man in a Looking Glass and Mystery Island. Destined for European theatrical exhibition and having been shot on 35mm film, these two features have been restored and are presented in high-definition for the first time. Accompanying them are the four series episodes (Masquerade / The Killing and Storm Warning / The Island) which were the basis for the film versions, also in high-definition, and are presented in the original 4:3 aspect ratio.
Included with The Baron – The Feature Films is SUE LLOYD at ITC. The glamorous actress, who rose to stardom in the Harry Palmer thriller The Ipcress File, appeared in many of the ITC action series, and this high-definition release showcases her performances in Gideon’s Way, The Saint, Department S, and in an additional episode of The Baron.
3-DISC BLU-RAY SET + 80 page Collectable Booklet in Limited Edition Hardbox packaging.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
1080p high-definition presentation of The Man in a Looking Glass and Mystery Island, restored from the original 35mm elements with LPCM 2.0 Mono audio in 1.66:1 aspect ratio and optional English HOH subtitles
1080p high-definition presentation of the original four episodes Masquerade / The Killing and Storm Warning / The Island from the original 35mm elements with LPCM 2.0 Mono audio, in 4:3 aspect ratio
NEW! 80-page booklet featuring an essay on The Baron series by television writer / historian Andrew Pixley, and Press / Story Information from the original studio files
NEW! Audio Commentary on The Man in a Looking Glass by restorer Jonathan Wood and ITC historian Rick Davy (2024)
ITC Entertained the World: The Baron – audio podcast discussing the series with Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh, featuring archive interview clips from Steve Forrest, Sue Lloyd, production supervisor Johnny Goodman and directors Cyril Frankel and Roy Ward Baker (2020), presented over Mystery Island
Interview with actress Sue Lloyd (2005)
Interview with production supervisor Johnny Goodman (2005)
Sue Lloyd and Johnny Goodman in Conversation – interview featurette (2005)
Archival Material
The Man in a Looking Glass and Mystery Island original Trailers, restored in high definition
“The Man with My Face” – alternate titles for The Man in a Looking Glass
“The Mysterious Journey” – alternate titles for Mystery Island
The Baron ad-break bumpers in high-definition
The Baron opening titles with sponsorship tag
Photo Galleries
Memorabilia Gallery
SUE LLOYD AT ITC
1080p high-definition presentation from the original 35mm elements
Gideon’s Way: The White Rat
The Saint: Island of Chance (newly scanned and restored for this release by Imprint)
The Baron: Something for a Rainy Day – including optional Audio Commentary by Sue Lloyd and director Cyril Frankel (2004)
Department S: Black Out
Sue Lloyd Photo Gallery
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TV Movie Of The Week: Collection One (1971 / 1972 / 1973) – Imprint Television #12 – 14
Imprint Television rewinds to the early 1970s, presenting a new series showcasing the fondly remembered and pioneering genre of movies made for television. Often headlined by the big names of Hollywood, this first collection features three suspense classics starring Bette Davis, Janet Leigh, Lloyd Bridges, Leonard Nimoy, Vera Miles and Susan Hampshire.
3-DISC BLU-RAY SET in Limited Edition Hardbox packaging.
The Deadly Dream (1971) – Imprint Television #12
Worldwide first on Blu-ray!
Starring Lloyd Bridges and Janet Leigh.
A scientist has reoccurring dreams in which he is pursued by a mysterious tribunal for something that he’s not aware that he’s done. He comes to realise that his dreams may have become his reality.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray of a NEW 2K scan of the original 35mm elements by Imprint
NEW! Audio Commentary by Amanda Reyes, Dan Budnick and Nathan Johnson from the “Made for TV Mayhem Show” podcast (2024)
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Optional English HOH Subtitles
Baffled! (1972) – Imprint Television #13
Worldwide first on Blu-ray!
Starring Leonard Nimoy, Susan Hampshire and Vera Miles.
Tommy Kovack is a hard-nosed racing driver, until a sudden supernatural vision causes a near-fatal crash. He is further shaken from the bizarre event when Michele Brent convinces him the visions he experienced are highly significant, and takes him to the real-life manor house from his vision.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray of a NEW 2K scan of the original 35mm elements, newly restored by Imprint
Option to view two versions: the short cut (90 min) in 1.33:1 aspect ratio, or the extended cut (96 min) in 1.66:1 aspect ratio
NEW! Audio Commentary by restorer Jonathan Wood and ITC historian Rick Davy (2024)
NEW! Psychic Restoration – a look at the challenges overcome in the grading and restoration of this new Imprint edition (2024)
NEW! Baffling Durations – featurette on the film’s runtime anomalies (2024)
NEW! Which Ratio? – featurette on the aspect ratio options (2024)
Richard Hill in Stereo – the Baffled theme
Theatrical Trailer
Photo Gallery
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 and 1.66:1
Optional English HOH Subtitles
Scream, Pretty Peggy (1973) – Imprint Television #14
Starring Bette Davis, Ted Bessell, Sian Barbara Allen.
College student and aspiring artist Peggy takes a housekeeping job at a mansion where sculptor Jeffrey lives with his elderly mother. Things get strange when Peggy discovers a third resident: Jeffrey’s hopelessly insane sister.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW! Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Howard Berger
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Optional English HOH Subtitles
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