Algernon Blackwood recounts a tale of gambling and sky-writing.Algernon Blackwood recounts a tale of gambling and sky-writing.Algernon Blackwood recounts a tale of gambling and sky-writing.
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- Crazy creditsOpening credits list A Strange Experience with Algernon Blackwood preceding THE REFORMATION OF ST. JULES.
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Chance to see a master in the flesh
Algernon Blackwood was one of the leading ghost story writers of the early 20th century and his writing still provokes plenty of shudders today. He blends the best of Robert Bloch and M. R. James although his style is all his own. THE REFORMATION OF ST. JULES is a filmed version of one such tale, a short that consists of him sitting in front of a roaring fire and regaling his story to viewers.
This kind of 'armchair reading' has a long tradition in Britain, with JACKANORY being one of the most popular formats. Robert Powell and Christopher Lee have both done fireside readings of M. R. James stories over the years. The novelty value of seeing the cadaverous Blackwood in the flesh is enough reason to tune in, but his twist-in-the-tale story is pretty decent too and his mannerisms are very enjoyable.
This kind of 'armchair reading' has a long tradition in Britain, with JACKANORY being one of the most popular formats. Robert Powell and Christopher Lee have both done fireside readings of M. R. James stories over the years. The novelty value of seeing the cadaverous Blackwood in the flesh is enough reason to tune in, but his twist-in-the-tale story is pretty decent too and his mannerisms are very enjoyable.
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- Nov 25, 2015
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