RAIN - Blu-ray [Blu-ray] [1932]

VCI is pleased to present RAIN, celebrating its 90 Anniversary in a stunning new 4K restoration, produced from the original, uncut 94-minute version. It is a most important film in the history of the cinema, and one of the greatest films the ‘Thirties’ produced. The consummate dramatic and artistic achievement of both Miss Crawford and Walter Huston will give the picture life for many decades to come.

W. Somerset Maugham’s powerful story of Sadie Thompson has perhaps the most celebrated version, vividly capturing the lives of several very different human beings, thrown together on Pago Pago during a fierce monsoon. Brilliant performances are given by Crawford, as the cynical prostitute, and Huston, as the minister who tries to reform her. A ‘tour de force’ of camera work, style and direction of a film that caused controversy when first released, ‘Rain’ is one of the true classic dramas of film history.

Cast Joan Crawford (Sadie Thompson), Walter Huston (Alfred Davidsonm), Fred Howard (Hodgson), Ben Hendricks Jr. (Griggs), William Gargan (Sgt. Hendricks), Mary Shaw (Ameena), Guy Kibbee (Joe Horn), Beulah Bondi (Mrs. Davidson)

Director Lewis Milestone Producer Lewis Milestone Cinematography Oliver Marsh Writer John Colton (play), Clemence Randolph (play), W. Somerset Maugham (story), Maxwell Anderson (screen adaptation) Music Alfred Newman

Commentary track by Mick LaSalle Writer for the San Francisco Chronicle and noted film historian. Commentary track by Richard Barrios Writer, Historian, and Commentator Liner notes reprinted from Views & Reviews Magazine by Jon Tuska, author and film historian. Alternate Opening Title and Credits Sequence from the 18-minute shorter, 1938 Atlantic Reissue Original Theatrical Trailer Poster & Photo Gallery Period appropriate Betty Boop Cartoon and Newsreel

Format  Blu-ray

Language  English

Region  All

Audio  PCM Mono

Aspect Ratio  1080P/1.37:1 w/Pillar Bars

Subtitles  Optional English

Rating  NR

Runtime  94

Year  1932

Color  B&W

UPC  089859909023