THE STORY & GENRE -- Submarine financed by benevolent leader is chased by submarine financed by a tyrant. Deep below, they encounter sea dragons, giant octopus, and an unknown humanoid race.
THE VERDICT -- Completely thrilling! Lionel Barrymore's acting acumen keeps the players honest. The special effects are good for the time and still have some charm today.
FREE ONLINE -- Yes, at 93 minutes in b/w, mostly silent with 10 minutes of dialogue at the start, plus music and sound effects throughout.
Originally about 85% 2-strip Technicolor, with green-tinted underwater scenes and hand-colored explosions, this version is only available currently through screenings, and held in Prague (a 10-minute Technicolor reel is at UCLA).
THE VERDICT -- Completely thrilling! Lionel Barrymore's acting acumen keeps the players honest. The special effects are good for the time and still have some charm today.
FREE ONLINE -- Yes, at 93 minutes in b/w, mostly silent with 10 minutes of dialogue at the start, plus music and sound effects throughout.
Originally about 85% 2-strip Technicolor, with green-tinted underwater scenes and hand-colored explosions, this version is only available currently through screenings, and held in Prague (a 10-minute Technicolor reel is at UCLA).