Product Details

• Directors: Stuart Paton
• Producers: Stuart Paton, Carl Laemmle
• Format: Black & White
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Premier Family Videos
• Run Time: 108 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001JLAHXE
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #561,368 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

While this was not the first time the novel 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea was made into a film, it was the third to be exact, this was the first time it was made as a full feature film and not a short film. This version of the film was an extensive production with exotic ships, costumes, and very detailed sets, including a full-sized version of the submarine Nautilus. Of special note is the fact that the first underwater film scenes ever shown in a feature film are found in this 1916 film adaptation of Jules Verne's novel 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Jules Verne, July 31, 2000

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Nick Smiles (Western Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (DVD)

This version of Jules Verne's classic is unique in so far as it concentrates upon the character of Captain Nemo, providing considerable material on his background, most of which has been neglected in subsequent adaptations. The groundbreaking underwater photography is still amongst the best on film. This print is a little scratched in places, but on the whole it's still an excellent copy. The color tinting effectively sets the atmosphere for each scene, and an appropriate musical score in Dolby Digital Stereo adds tremendously to the viewing experience. I highly recommend this DVD to any connoisseur of early cinema.

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting version of Jules Verne's classic tale., March 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (DVD)

A special effects laden sci-fi blockbuster in 1916? That's exactly what this film was. It was one of the very first films to make extensive use of underwater photography. Almost too extensive in fact. While long panoramas of coral reefs and sea beds in black and white might have thrilled audiences in 1916, they can start to get a little tedious to modern viewers. Overall, though, this version of the classic Jules Verne tale is very well presented. The acting and visuals are good for that time time period. The film goes beyond the book to present a very unique explaination of Capt. Nemo's origins and motives. This Capt. Nemo is very different from the one in the Disney productions that would follow. It's worth a look for any fan of the Jules Verne classic.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Original Masterpiece, February 9, 2011

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J. Smith - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (1916) [Remastered Edition] (DVD)

There are many different versions of this classic tale of Captain Nemo and his crew. Some as close as 2006, 1999, etc. This one still holds up even as though it is almost 100 years old! Can you believe that?

The tale is simple, I won't give away the plot. But this is an excellent copy of that tale.

Highly recommend!