3-D Rarities

The first documented exhibition of a 3-D motion picture took place on June 10, 1915 at the

Astor Theatre in New York. The historic footage does not survive.

Nearly 35 years ago, we began our effort to locate, save and restore lost 3-D films. Over the past three decades, many rare stereoscopic treasures dating back to 1922 have been located and preserved by the 3-D Film Archive.

Released June 16, 2015 on 3-D Blu-ray from Flicker Alley, we are very proud to present:

3-D RARITIES

Containing more than 2½ hours of archival treasures and presented in high-quality digital 3-D, all 22 films have been stunningly restored and mastered from original materials by our Technical Director, Greg Kintz. Meticulously aligned shot by shot for precise registration of the left/right elements, these historic 3-D motion pictures have never before looked this good!

Selections include Kelley's Plasticon Pictures, the earliest extant 3-D demonstration film from 1922 with incredible footage of Washington and New York City; New Dimensions, the first domestic full color 3-D film originally shown at the World’s Fair in 1940; Thrills for You, a promotional film for the Pennsylvania Railroad; Around is Around, a 3-D animated gem by Norman McLaren; Rocky Marciano vs. Jersey Joe Walcott, the only 3-D newsreel; Stardust in Your Eyes, a hilarious standup routine by Slick Slavin; trailer for The Maze, with fantastic production design by William Cameron Menzies; Doom Town, a controversial anti-atomic testing film mysteriously pulled from release; puppet cartoon The Adventures of Sam Space, presented in widescreen; I’ll Sell My Shirt, a burlesque comedy unseen in 3-D for over 60 years; Boo Moon, an excellent example of color stereoscopic animation…and more!

"Fans of 3-D "Pop-Out" should play portions of this disc every single time they fire up their systems: tons of off-screen effects are present. And almost all of it better than anything you'll see in a modern 3-D film."

Peter Apruzzese, Home Theater Forum

March 12, 2015

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At the sold out June 13 New York premiere at MoMA. Pictured left to right: 3-D restoration expert Greg Kintz; Producer Bob Furmanek; Dave Kehr - Adjunct Curator, Department of Film at MoMA; Executive Producer John McElwee of Greenbriar Picture Shows and Associate Producer Jack Theakston (Rome Capitol Theatre)

3-D RARITIES is a hit on the Big Screen!

We've just had three very successful shows at MoMA. Traditionally, New York audiences can be tough and they loved it! Many films got applause from young and old alike and the word-of-mouth was excellent following each performance. We want people around the world to see these beautifully restored treasures on the big screen.

If you have a venue in your area that has 3-D DCP capability, ask them to salute the centennial of stereoscopic motion pictures and play 3-D RARITIES. This specially-edited 94 minute DCP is available worldwide.