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EXCELLENT ADVENTURE FLICK., September 24, 2002
This incredible Dumas tale, which has some basis in fact, is brought to the screen with great gusto on the part of Fairbanks, whose dashing feats rival in many scenes the acrobatic antics of his illustrious father. The story has two Siamese-type twin boys born in the fabled island of Corsica where they are separated by a brilliant doctor played by Akim Tamiroff. One child is sent to Paris to be raised, and the other into the mountains with family retainer J. Carroll Naish. In later years telepathy (yes, telepathy!) is the theme...Fairbanks does an incredible job portraying both Mario and Lucien; his separately unique facial workings, posture and vocal modulations make for a splendid job of acting. Fairbanks excels in showing just how the emotional/intellectual telepathy works on each twin both psychically or physically when the other is in danger & it's fascinating to observe. Tamiroff plays his role with gutteral relish and Naish is likewise excellent as usual. The special effects are outstanding (especially for 1941) and this film actually benefits from colorization. A treat for lovers of vintage adventure and derring-do films.
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Get "The Corsican Brothers" If You Can!, February 11, 2011
"The Corsican Brothers" is one of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.'s best swashbucklers. He's most effective in the dual role and the supporting cast, including a villainous Akim Tamiroff, doesn't let him down. The Alexandre Dumas story proves both exciting and moving, with fine duels and sparkling romance!
The VHS copy I was sent by Amazon features a bright orange jacket, and proved to be a well-made colorization of the original B&W film.
I also recommend Fairbanks' "The Exile", if you can find it. It's a great pity that these two top-drawer swashbucklers aren't available on DVD.
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INCREDIBLE!!, December 3, 2007
When I first saw the original Corsican Brothers with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., it was in black and white, grainy and the sound was tinny. I was about five years old at the time. But it made such an impression on me, even though I was very young, I never forgot it.
When I saw it was available on VHS, I ordered it immediately still expecting it to be black and white and grainy. We have a wide screen, flat-panel HD TV. When the tape was delivered in record time, we were totally amazed that it was not only in color, but the picture was as sharp as any DVD we own! It was not only a bargain, even on VHS, but it is one of our top favorites in a collection of over 300 movies!
Once again, a great classic has been preserved for future generations!
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