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Ecstasy | 
 enlarge | Director: Gustav Machaty
Actors: Hedy Lamarr, Aribert Mog, Zvonimir Rogoz, Leopold Kramer, Emil Jerman
Studio: Madacy Records
Category: Video
Buy Used: $6.88
Used (10) Collectible (1) from $6.88
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 48975
Format: Black & White, Ntsc
Languages: French (Original Language), German (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 82
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6303935184
UPC: 056775606138
EAN: 9786303935188
ASIN: 6303935184
Theatrical Release Date: December 24, 1940
Release Date: September 19, 1997
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Gently viewed, no apparent flaws, satisfaction gauranteed as to described condition.
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
It is one of the notorious titles in all cinema history, but--sigh--it looks rather quaint today. In the mid-1930s, Ecstasy was a great conversation piece, for its scandalous acknowledgment of sexual passion in women and its revelation of the naked form of actress Hedy Kiesler, who would become the Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr. Henry Miller even wrote an excited essay about it, sure proof that something libidinous was loose. Czech director Gustav Machaty constructs the movie as an almost wordless shadow play of symbols and signs, mostly sexual (there are many close-ups of heavy-breathing horses and nude statues, cut together for maximum erotic impact). As precious as some of these things seem now, it's still amazing to consider Machaty's nerve in depicting one of the first orgasms to hit the movies. And then there's Hedy, whose expressive eyes matter more than her brief skinny-dip. She's an unmistakable future star. --Robert Horton
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 A Thing of Beauty - Lost Forever August 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Hedy Lamarr had a body which was absolutely beautiful.
One scene in Ecstasy showed her beauty, with full frontal nudity, at the young age of 18. It was included in this movie for all the world to see, and appreciate, forever. However, when I puchased this DVD, that particular scene was not included. Some idiot editor deleted that scene.
So, now, thanks to some idiot editor at Amazon, that thing of beauty is lost - forever!
 Schoener Beginn fuer einen oesterreichischen Weltstar March 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Danke, dass es in USA diesen Film in Originalfassung gibt.
Deutsche Untertitel sind ja auf US-Filmen kaum vorhanden und
verringern den Kaufreiz erheblich !!
 Classic Hedy Film February 26, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this DVD after watching Turner Classic Movies on TV The host mentioned that it was the film that made Hollywood take note of Hedy. It is B&W with subtitles but easy to follow. I enjoyed it very much. A film classic that belongs in everyones library.
Early movie about sexual passion November 10, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This would have made a very good silent movie as it has the expressive power of that medium. What spoken dialogue there is (and the speaking scenes are brief) doesn't add much to the visuals here. First of all, it isn't pornographic. The brief nude scenes are about as arousing as those old nudist camp movies. The nudity takes place in nature and it is completely naturalistic in tone. Second, this is the first film to depict a woman's orgasm (we only see the woman's face but there is plenty to suggest what is going on between her and the man). The plot is simple: a beautiful young woman marries an old coot who is too tired (or impotent) to satisfy her - even on her wedding night. She takes up with a young, virile hunk instead. We get lots of nature scenes, sunshine, horses, swimming, etc. The point of the film seems to be that sex is as natural as - well, nature, and shouldn't be denied. Who wants to argue with that? Certainly not me. Hedy Lamarr is very pretty here. It isn't a great film but it is still sensual and lovely in places. No, it won't turn you on if you are used to being bludgeoned over the head by the typical hard-core porn film made today but it has a sweetness and poetry about it that makes it still worth a look even if it is dated.
A Pleasant Surprise June 30, 2006
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I purchased this flick because it has a notorious reputation, and my reaction was, "Yeah, Right. How wild could a 1932 movie be?" Admittedly, Heddy Lamarr is shown swimming and running through a forest in the nude, and there is a love scene where she reportedly has the first orgasm ever filmed, but these scenes really contribute to a sense of naturalness to the film that I didn't find nasty or lewd....just artful. The use of visual symbols throughout the film is rich, clever,and quite accessable to a modern mind, unlike other films approaching it's time. I'm not a great scholar of films from the 30's, but I was reminded of clips I had seen of Leni Riefenstal's film, "Olympia." There is little dialog, which is in German, although the film is subtitled, but that really removes what would otherwise distract one from enjoying the visual wealth of this film. The soundtrack is well in synchronized with the film in both timing and mood. Altogether and interesting addition to any collection.
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