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| packmule | Apr 22 2006, 12:04 PM Post #1 |
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Sparkiegojira, a registered member here at Monsterland Forums and It Came From Planet X, while on a bus, struck up a conversation with an interesting gentleman named Cliff Harrington. The name might not sound familiar, but if you are a fan of Godzilla movies you have seen him in King Kong Vs Godzilla(1962). He starred in the original(Japanese) version, as the helicoptor pilot, which was flying over the "mayday water signal" next to the iceberg, which Godzilla erupts out of. Mr. Harrington's line includes "Look there Al" and "It's Godzilla!". Clark(Sparkiegojira) had a nice conversation with Mr. Harrington, who was just returning to the United States from Japan, where he has lived for a long, long time. Clark West has decided to put together a "care package" of sorts for Cliff Harrington, which will include printed letters(based on e-mails) from Godzilla and kaiju fans, and some other various graphic material regarding his participation in the 1962 Toho film. Clark has informed G-Fan editor J.D. Lees and prominent G-Fan writer and contributor Brett Homenick also about his chance meeting with Mr. Harrington. For anyone here who would like to forward any letter or correspondence to Cliff Harrington(including your own personal contact info-whatever you feel comfortable or appropriate disclosing) you may do so by emailing Clark West at sparkiegojira@yahoo.com. You may also use this site's e-mail address, packmule84@yahoo.com, to do this as well. I urge anyone that is a fan of King Kong Vs Godzilla(1962) to send in a brief note or letter. Clark and a few people are planning on asking Mr. Harrington for an interview, to discuss his memories and recollections of the 1962 Toho Godzilla film he was in. If anyone has any questions or comments about this feel free to post here as well. :) Cliff Harrington(on the left) |
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| Ro-Dan | Apr 23 2006, 12:27 PM Post #2 |
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Hey, this post is great. I'm sure Clark appreciates it. Hopefully we can snag an interview with this guy. |
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| packmule | Apr 23 2006, 08:00 PM Post #3 |
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I have posted a topic about Clark's encounter at Kaiju Galaxy as well. I will not be posting one at Toho Kingdom-this site has a large member base with many early teenaged members, and I do not want to run the risk of Mr. Harrington getting any prank e-mails or other correspondence. |
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| King Joe | Apr 24 2006, 01:34 PM Post #4 |
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I couldn't imagine meeting someone like that, it seems like such a rare occurance, AND being able to chat with him, that would be awsome... |
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| packmule | Apr 24 2006, 07:06 PM Post #5 |
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Chatting with Mr Harrington is probably not possible Corey, but you can, if you like, send him a letter, as I have done. Clark West(aka "Sparkiegojira") is collecting letters(e-mails) that he will print out(using his printer) and put together for Mr. Harrington to read. The reason: we(the fans) want Mr. Harrington to know how fun and interesting it is to meet someone who had a role in such an important Godzilla film, and also as a sign of appreciation for his participation in it. You can e-mail a letter to Clark at sparkiegojira@yahoo.com-it can be brief, or long, or in between. Just talk a little about yourself, and how Godzilla movies are fun for you. You could talk about your own site. Talk about the movie he starred in, KK Vs Godzilla. The most important thing here is to be yourself and be genuine. Just a thought. Clark has told me that only three(3) letters have been submitted(including my own), a disappointingly low number, IMO. You may submit a letter(by e-mail) by also using this site's e-mail address: packmule84@yahoo.com. :) |
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| SparkieGojira | May 1 2006, 11:11 AM Post #6 |
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Thanks for posting this. I actually ran into Harrington again for another bus ride and found out he was a William Ross dubber as well. He is going to send me photocopies of his vintage 1960's articles (with his own photos) about Tsuburaya at work. |
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| packmule | May 2 2006, 07:41 PM Post #7 |
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The thanks should go to you Sparkie, for your efforts to engage this gentlemen in friendly, but non-invasive conversation. Without your actions thus far we might not ever have a chance to hear from Mr. Harrington about his recollections of this film, and his other contributions that you mention. Kudos to you. thumbs up |
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| gojira2 | May 5 2006, 09:27 PM Post #8 |
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I never saw Godzilla vs. King Kong but I may buy the DVD. Sparkie that is so cool that you could talk to him. |
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| packmule | May 6 2006, 08:32 PM Post #9 |
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I think you would like it. It is available(finally) in letterbox(widescreen format) in Region 1, released as a two-movie pack(along with 1967's King Kong Escapes), by Universal Pictures. Pictured: an image of the King Kong Vs Godzilla/King Kong Escapes 2-pack DVD set |
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| Ghost the Bat | May 6 2006, 10:26 PM Post #10 |
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I bought the DVD set. It is well worth the money, although though both DVDs are bare as bones, the picture quality of both films mostly remain solid. (especially in King Kong Escapes) |
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| packmule | May 7 2006, 04:20 AM Post #11 |
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Thread drift: interesting avatar Ghost...  .Topic: As you mentioned the prints are very good for both films but there are no extras. I was just glad to get King Kong Vs Godzilla(the '63 Americanized release) in letterbox, along with KKE. I bought this 2-pack DVD set at Tower Records for under $20.00 so I think it was a good deal. If we fans continue to see re-releases of these classic Toho(and other) kaiju and sci-fi films letterboxed and in clean prints(but with no extras) then as a fan and collector of these movies I am not going to complain. thumbs up |
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