The world ten times over - 1963

[Joe Fraguela]

I can't believe it!! Optimum are going to release The World Ten Times Over from 1963 starring Sylvia Syms, June Ritchie, Edward Judd, Jack Gwillim, William Hartnell, Francis de Woolf and Sarah Lawson.



The release date is January 2010. Have waited a long time to see this film. Fingers crossed

[Johnallan]

Looks like the cover alone is worth the money!

[Joe Fraguela]

name='Johnallan']Looks like the cover alone is worth the money!

I haven't seen the DVD cover artwork yet. I have the original UK film poster and lobby cards and I'm really looking forward to seeing this film. The DVD will also include the original film trailer.

[julian_craster]

Clearly one for the 'stockings and suspenders' fan. But Sylvia keeps her kit on

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In the USA, this film was released as PUSSYCAT ALLEY, as I recall !

This dour drama is about the misfortunes of two aging single women. Billa (Sylvia Sims) and Ginnie (June Ritchie) live together in an apartment, and each works as a hostess at a night club. Billa is jaded and fed up with men, while Ginnie is an accomplished seductress. When Bob Shelbourne (Edward Judd), a rich executive who is separated from his wife, gets involved with Ginnie, Billa becomes envious. Bob gets Ginnie a job in a business run by his father (Francis De Wolff), who doesn't like the cozy arrangement. Billa's schoolteacher father (William Hartnell) visits, and Billa shocks him by revealing details of her affairs. The romantic entanglements proceed to challenge the friendship between Billa and Ginnie.

[m35541]

Had to be cut for an X back in 1964 !!

[Joe Fraguela]

name='julian_craster']Clearly one for the 'stockings and suspenders' fan. But Sylvia keeps her kit on

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In the USA, this film was released as PUSSYCAT ALLEY, as I recall !

This dour drama is about the misfortunes of two aging single women. Billa (Sylvia Sims) and Ginnie (June Ritchie) live together in an apartment, and each works as a hostess at a night club. Billa is jaded and fed up with men, while Ginnie is an accomplished seductress. When Bob Shelbourne (Edward Judd), a rich executive who is separated from his wife, gets involved with Ginnie, Billa becomes envious. Bob gets Ginnie a job in a business run by his father (Francis De Wolff), who doesn't like the cozy arrangement. Billa's schoolteacher father (William Hartnell) visits, and Billa shocks him by revealing details of her affairs. The romantic entanglements proceed to challenge the friendship between Billa and Ginnie.

The DVD cover is of the film poster as I've just checked it with my copy of the film poster. Yes, the film was released in the USA under the title Pussycat Alley. I wonder what made them think of that title?

[vincenzo]

Great Edwin Astley score too.

[Joe Fraguela]

name='m35541']Had to be cut for an X back in 1964 !!

Have been checking through my old copies of Films and Filming and The World Ten Times Over went out on ABC general release on 18th November 1963. The film received a full write up in the following issue for December 1963.

[John Hodson]

name='m35541']Had to be cut for an X back in 1964 !!

The BBFC says that cuts were made but they are not currently detailed, either for content or length.



When submitted originally for certification, it ran 94m 41s. It was passed a few days ago for Optimum at 89m 28s, factor in 4% PAL speed-up, and that comes to 93m 05s (if I have my sums right!) - so there looks like no uncut footage here!

[AdrianTurner]

"Desperately imitative of nouvelle vague films, this glum and modish essay in the sordid, while reproducing the surface mannerisms of such films, has about it that air . . . ." oh, piss off MFB.

[Joe Fraguela]

name='John Hodson']The BBFC says that cuts were made but they are not currently detailed, either for content or length.



When submitted originally for certification, it ran 94m 41s. It was passed a few days ago for Optimum at 89m 28s, factor in 4% PAL speed-up, and that comes to 93m 05s (if I have my sums right!) - so there looks like no uncut footage here!

I wouldn't have thought there would be a reason for the BBFC to make any cuts. According to Films & Filming in the December 1963 issue where the film was given a write up the running time was 93 minutes so I would imagine that there isn't any uncut footage too.

[John Hodson]

name='Joe Fraguela']I wouldn't have thought there would be a reason for the BBFC to make any cuts. According to Films & Filming in the December 1963 issue where the film was given a write up the running time was 93 minutes so I would imagine that there isn't any uncut footage too.

Beg pardon, I should have said something to effect that it looks as if there will be no previously cut footage included in the new release - as said, it was submitted prior to cutting at 94m 41s and was then subsequently cut. 93 minutes would appear to be the censored film.

[Magic32]

Where can one buy this when it comes out?????

[vincenzo]

The best solution would be to the email the BBFC and ask for the original cinema cuts to compare. They sometimes take a while but they nearly always reply.

[Joe Fraguela]

name='Magic32']Where can one buy this when it comes out?????

I have just pre-ordered my copy from Amazon It'll be a great new year present for me when it's despatched in January 2010 . As far as I know it's not being released outside the UK

[John Hodson]

name='vincenzo']The best solution would be to the email the BBFC and ask for the original cinema cuts to compare. They sometimes take a while but they nearly always reply.

You could or you could simply look on the BBFC website.

[vincenzo]

name='John Hodson']You could or you could simply look on the BBFC website.

They don't list the details to older film cuts on the site alas. If the information still exists (nearly always does - in 4 years of enquiries they've only lost 6 titles I've asked for) they'll send it to you.

[John Hodson]

Sorry misunderstood; I said earlier that the cuts weren't detailed and it took a second read of your post to realise that's exactly what you were talking about.

[vincenzo]

No worries John. Must admit I'd like to know the cuts to this myself too. It may well go on my next email to them.

[dpgmel]

A " dour drama" well that's enough to sell it to me.