It’s been late arriving but nevertheless, I am very pleased and excited to announce my fourth hosting of the Classic Literature On Film Blogathon. Of course, I truly hope you are able to take part in this event.
Classic novels and plays have provided cinema with some of the greatest stories of all time. They are part of the fabric of culture and have been powerful in helping us to understand ourselves. Since the early days of cinema, film-makers have mined the richness of classic tales for the silver screen. Some of our most beloved films have been based on the works of Charles Dickens, the Bronte sisters, Jane Austen and Mark Twain, to name a few. Indeed, many classic novels have been produced many times.
Of course, classic literature is not limited to great novels of a particular era. There are too many films to mention that have been based on or inspired by a range of great literature from narrative poetry to pulp fiction to rouge writers looking to break the rules.
So, the main focus of the blogathon is to celebrate, examine, critique and review those films that have been based on classic literature!
As already mentioned, the concept of ‘classic literature’ reflects what has been traditionally considered by scholars as those books and plays which have had a considerable impact on the development of literature. They have set the standards for and established certain genres and have given us some of the most recognised stories and characters. So this blogathon aims to keep the focus within those boundaries – but of course that leaves everyone plenty of options!
Please have a look at the rules below and I TRULY hope you will take part!
Outline Of Rules
1. This blogathon is not just restricted to reviewing actual films based on classic literature. Participants are encouraged to write on any angle regarding the topic area e.g comparisons of films based on a particular text, discussion of the textual integrity of films based on classic literature.
2. Duplicates of films will be allowed for review but of course it’s a case of first in, so act fast. Whilst you are welcome to write more than one entry, there will be a limit of three posts per blog.
3. This blogathon does focus on the classic era of Hollywood film – from the silent era to the 1960s. But please don’t let that hold you back, as all entries from all periods will be happily accepted.
4. All contributions must be new material only. Previously published posts will not be accepted.
5. The blogathon will take place between July 14th and 16th, 202. Please submit your entries on either of these days or earlier if you wish. For those of you posting early, just remember that your entry won’t be linked until the event starts.
6. To express your interest in participating in the blogathon, you can so in the following ways:
– please leave a comment on my blog along with the name and URL of your blog, and the subject you wish to cover
– or you can always register by email at: silverscreenclassics2016@gmail.com. For those of you who wish to register by email, please be sure to include the name and URL of your blog, and the topic you wish to cover.
– contact me through Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulBee71
Once you get confirmation, please spread the word about this blogathon by advertising the event on your blog and other social media. Please feel free to use one of these ads to advertise the event.
Looking forward to seeing you in July!
Thank you for this very interesting post.
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Hi Paul. I’d like to write about the various screen adaptations of Jane Eyre please. Would Jaws meet the requirements for this do you think? If so, please put me down for that too.
Hope all good with you. Have a lovely weekend.
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Yay Maddy! First one to join 🙂 It’s all yours and I’m looking forward to reading it – I must admit my fav version is the 1943 version with Joan Fontaine and Orson Welles. Thanks so much for joining and supporting!
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Hi – I’m in, put me down for Billy Liar (1963) please Paul…
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It’s all yours Gil! I’m SO glad you’re joining.:)
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Thanks, I’m SO glad you are holding this one again… your blogathon topics are always fun!
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Thanks Gil! That’s very sweet of you!
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Can I do Kubrick’s 1962 adaptation of Lolita? I’ve been wanting to revisit that one for a while, since Kubrick is a favorite filmmaker of mine and Nabokov’s book is one of my desert island novels.
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Absolutely! A great choice – will look forward to reading it. Thanks so much for joining!
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Hi, Paul! Would “Bride and Prejudice” work for this? So glad you brought it back. 🙂
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Yes it would! Thanks so much Rebecca – I’m thrilled that you’re taking part 🙂
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Hi Paul, you’ve inspired me to do something I’d always wanted to tackle: Anna Karenina. I’m going to try to read the book and compare it to the 1948 film starring Vivien Leigh and Ralph Richardson.
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Absolutely! It’s all yours. So glad you’re taking part and it looks like a very interesting article is coming our way. Thanks so much!
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Hi Paul! I’d like to do The Queen of Spades, a 1949 adaptation of Aleksander Pushkin’s famous short story.
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Thanks Brian for joining! It’s all yours – look forward to reading it 🙂
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Hi. I’d like to do Jane Eyre (the Orson Welles version) ,for the blogathon. Here’s my blog: https://backstoryclassic.com/2023/06/the-patent-leather-kid-1927-warner-bros-ragamuffin-hero-is-born Thanks!
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No problem Linda. Thanks so much for joining in! Look forward to reading your article.
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Well, here’s my take on Jane Eyre: https://backstoryclassic.com/2023/07/star-quality-orson-welles-romantic-hero-in-jane-eyre/
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Thanks so much Linda. LOVE this film and looking forward to reading your thoughts on it!
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So glad to see this blogathon return! I just reviewed ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ book on my blog, so I’d like to write about the 1940 adaptation.
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I’m so glad you’re joining in! What a fantastic choice – it’s one of my favourite films. I can’t wait to read your work on it and will visit your blog to read your article on the book. Thanks so much for joining!
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This may very well be a case of perfect timing! 😀 I’ve been feeling guiltily antisocial lately because I haven’t participated in a blogathon or tag for quite some time, and this one just so happens to coincide with something I’ve actually wanted to write about. Put me down for adaptions of Les Miserables, please. 🙂
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Hey Jillian. I know how that can feel and so glad that you’ve been inspired to write. Les Miserables is all yours! Thanks so much for joining in!
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I’m glad this event is back! I’d like to write about the 1920 version of The Last of the Mohicans.
Thanks,
Le from Critica Retro (www.criticaretro.blogspot.com)
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A wonderful choice! It’s all yours! Thanks so much for joining!
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Hi Paul, thanks again for your understanding.. here are my posts for your blogathon, posts on Ray Bradbury adaptations on The Screaming Woman (1972) and The Ray Bradbury Theatre, The Wonderful Death of Dudley Stone, S3 Ep7 (1989).
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Thanks so much Gil. What an amazing effort!!!
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Hi! I’d love to contribute a review of Pride and Prejudice (1940) to this event! My movie blog is Hamlette’s Soliloquy.
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Awesome!!! Thanks so much for joining. A great choice😊
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Hi Paul – I did email you earlier, but I would like to formally request my participation in your Classic Literature on Film Blogathon. I would like to do Merchant Ivory’s 1992 adaptation of E.M. Forster’s Howards End.
Philip
http://www.reelcharlie.com
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No problem! So sorry I missed your email! I’ll add you to the list. Sounds like an interesting choice.
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Hi, Paul — I’m just finding out about your blogathon! If it’s not too late to join, could I do An American Tragedy?
— Karen
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Of course! Would love to have you aboard for this blogathon 😊. Thanks so much for joining!
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I’d like to write on the two dueling 1916 productions of Romeo and Juliet. Do I have to sign up for a specific date?
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Hi Shawn! That sounds like an interesting article. Would love to have you aboard and you don’t have to sign up for a specific date. I’ll add you to the roster and simply let me know when your article goes live.
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