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This special limited edition embossed slipcover is limited to 2,500 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com!
The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
Spearheaded by filmmaker Ray Harrison, the Gay Girls Riding Club (GGRC) took California’s 1960s underground gay scene by storm with drag spoofs of classic Hollywood films. WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? AND THE FILMS OF THE GAY GIRLS RIDING CLUB collects the joyous, ambitious, and wig-filled GGRC films on home video for the first time ever. From WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO BABY JANE?, shot only a few months after the release of WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE?, to ALL ABOUT ALICE, the GGRC’s feature-length roast of ALL ABOUT EVE, these pioneering DIY movies are essential snapshots of mid-century drag culture that would feel right at home with the dreamy work of Mike and George Kuchar. AGFA, in partnership with the Outfest UCLA Legacy Project, is thrilled to present these overlooked chapters of queer cinema -- preserved from the only known 16mm film elements in existence.
Films included: ALWAYS ON SUNDAY (1962, 8 mins), WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? (1963, 31 mins), THE ROMAN SPRINGS ON MRS. STONE (1963, 19 mins), SPY ON THE FLY (1967, 43 mins), ALL ABOUT ALICE (1972, 75 mins)
directed by: Ray Harrison starring: Claire Brennen, Felix Silla 1962-72 / 176 min / 1.33:1 / English Mono
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
2K preservations from the only known 16mm prints in existence
2K restoration of ALL ABOUT ALICE from the 16mm camera reversal
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO BABY JANE?: Commentary with queer film historian Elizabeth Purchell and AGFA’s Bret Berg
ALL ABOUT ALICE outtakes
Reversible cover with archival GGRC promotional material
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.5094337 / 5 from 53 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This special limited edition slipcover features a collection of pioneering DIY movies from the Gay Girls Riding Club, preserved from the only known 16mm film elements. The collection includes films such as 'What Really Happened to Baby Jane?' and 'All About Alice', offering a vibrant and entertaining snapshot of mid-century drag culture.
"I really recommend this collection to anyone who loves campy fun." — Jonathan B.
"Fun, campy, a part of history I was not aware of." — Isaiah C.
"The best film in this collection is SPY ON THE FLY because it tells a unique story and it's not just a remake." — Steven M.
Reviews
Happy Pride!
"Essential viewing for any queer gettogether. The energy of these films is just so affecting, you'll want to grab a camera and make your own gay spoofs of Hollywood classics."
— Fran E. (5/5)
These AGFA Collections Are Always So Fun!
"I always have fun with these types of AGFA collection releases. From the crazy slipcover to the films contained within, this is another collection of material that I'm excited to really spend some time rifling through."
— Jake B. (5/5)
Please give me more!
"AGFA has the best collections hands down. I WILL own them all one day."
— Taylor S. (5/5)
Interesting collection
"I think i may find more to appreciate in this collection than I do to enjoy, but its still a valuable piece of film history. A window into gay culture in the 60s and 70s. Worth watching."
— David R. (3/5)
Camp classics
"Beautiful collection of 60s-70s short camp films and a release that’s packed with features. Another nice AGFA release and the artwork is cool too, well worth picking up. The transfers looks great too. All around a nice package."
— Ben C. (4/5)
Watch And Find Out!
"Another great release from the good folks at AGFA/Something Weird - packed full of amazing extra features! This collection is definetely worth getting if you like it gritty, odd and obscure!"
— Anders A. (4/5)
History in Camp
"Recorded these on TCM Underground years ago and that dvr died along with TCM Underground. So happy to have a physical copy!"
— Richard L. (5/5)
Really enjoyable, campy collection of
"Really enjoyable, campy collection of films. Great to have these preserved by AGFA with a nice presentation as usual!"
— Matthew P. (5/5)
Must have!
"Very glad to add this one to my collection."
— Frank B. (5/5)
great dumb fun
"the description is full of the usual AGFA hyperbole though that means you have no real idea of what you're buying"
— Avery E. (4/5)
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