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DOA: Dead Slide Whistle Edition
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Original Release Date:
1949
Original Running Time:
83
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
84
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Brief Synopsis:
A film noir classic that originated the trope of "I've been poisoned and I have to figure out who poisoned me before I die".
This version differs in that I have removed a silly inclusion of a slide whistle doing a wolf call whenever our "hero" sees a pretty lady.
This version differs in that I have removed a silly inclusion of a slide whistle doing a wolf call whenever our "hero" sees a pretty lady.
Intention:
I LOVE this movie, but the slide whistle gag is so annoying and I become fixated on it every time it happens. It needed to go.
Special Thanks:
BionicBob for previewing and catching that one slide whistle that eluded me during the editing process.
Release Information:
Digital
Editing Details:
After obtaining the soundtrack to the film, I was able to use the "rumba" track to mask the slide whistle sounds. A quick audio grab here and there helped further cut the sound. For the last slide whistle edit, I had to use Adobe Free AI enhance to get rid of the slide whistle sound while one of the characters was speaking. It is slightly noticeable, but I feel that it fits with an older film such as this.
Cuts and Additions:
No additions outside of the FE and my logo bumpers.
User reviews
2 reviews
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0(2)
Audio Editing
10.0(2)
Visual Editing
10.0(2)
Narrative
10.0(2)
Enjoyment
10.0(2)
(Updated: September 24, 2023)
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
I agree entirely with the decision to offer a 'whistle free' version. In the original such crass moments, which occur several times, just intrude and are a narrative distraction, They're an un-asked for audio comment which makes the central character (with whom we are ultimately expected to sympathise) too much of a jerk. This edit in either version though is excellent, the revamped image as well as one would wish for. A memorable noir given a new lease of life.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
F
Overall rating
10.0
Audio/Video Quality
10.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
Watched. Loved.
A classic noir made even better by a simple change. Though not simple to execute. Excellent technical work by MusicEd! And the video upscale is beautiful!
Highly recommended for noir fans!
A classic noir made even better by a simple change. Though not simple to execute. Excellent technical work by MusicEd! And the video upscale is beautiful!
Highly recommended for noir fans!
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