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East Lynne (1931) - Ending (final reel — Reel 11)

0:00 Introduction 2:14 East Lynne (1931) - Reel 11 (ending of film) 10:53 Exit Music TEXT OF THE INTRODUCTION: East Lynne (1931) is one of three films nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars for which there is no readily available version. The Patriot (1928) is lost. The White Parade (1934) and East Lynne exist in single, solitary copies at UCLA, and can be viewed only in-person and by appointment. A bootleg copy of East Lynne is available online and is currently on YouTube. This version is not acceptable in quality and, besides that, is missing the final reel, amounting to a total of about 10 minutes. We think this is sad. Information loss is a big problem. Preservation of cultural artifacts must be done in a timely fashion. Some person or persons with money can make a restored re-release of these two films happen. The existing materials will not last forever. Fortunately, we here at WestLynne (no relation) heard tell of recent screenings of East Lynne at MoMA on a preservation dupe negative lent by UCLA Film & Television archive. The MoMA and UCLA are to be thanked for these screenings. Yet more praise should be heaped at Farran Smith Nehme, who programmed the film in a sensational pre-code retro. By all accounts, the film was a wonder to the eyes and ears and, though its particular form of melodrama is sadly wasted on the tragically ironic, keen viewers reported amazement at the quality of the materials (which were certainly Blu-ray- ready) and at the chance to see a performance by the rarely lauded Ann Harding, who is sensational in the leading role. An audience copy of the final reel fell off the back of a truck. Unfortunately, the projectionist made a fatal error and the soundtrack wobbled for the whole reel. This same error (by, presumably, the same projectionist) was made at an earlier film in the series, causing them to restart the film. However, perhaps due to a hurry to get home (and definitely with a lack of attention to detail), no such mulligan came for East Lynne, rendering the raison d’être for many viewers attending (i.e., to see the ending) quite unraisonable. (Sorry). Fortunately, an earlier screening of East Lynne was recorded in audio format only (it, too, fell off the back of a truck). This screening was free of technical error. Some painstaking work was done to sync this track with the image, for they did not play at exactly the same speed. What you will see is the image from one screening coupled with the sound from another. It is our hope that the publication of these materials do more good than harm. For one, it cannot be said that these materials are in any way “acceptable” and are certainly flawed in their own ways much like the existing bootlegs of the rest of the film available online. It is our hope that this video brings needed attention to the plight of East Lynne and films like it, which need financial sponsorship and film-savvy angels to put their resources together to see their release. Speaking off the dome, we could see Kino (to name one label) releasing it on a Blu-ray. Even a transfer from the preservation dupe would look wonderful. For now, the film will remain online in less-than-attractive pieces as a taste of what could someday be ours. Please understand that this film deserves to be seen properly and preserved for future viewing. If you know someone that can make some calls, now is the time. UCLA, make this film and The White Parade priorities and work with whomever necessary. These films are valuable entertainment and history. Set them free. Much Love, WestLynne ~~~~ Note regarding the final shot (SPOILERS): In the final shot (but cut off in what you just saw), Conrad Nagel carries Ann Harding’s body through the ominously large front door of East Lynne. Apologies from the owner of the truck (off which the footage fell) for missing this detail on camera.