Star Trek: "The Cage" - original voice of the Keeper (archive only - see corrected version)

Malachi Throne's original voice performance as the Talosian Magistrate in the 1964 Star Trek pilot, recorded at a public screening in 1982. Audience reactions can be heard occasionally, particularly in response to dialogue not included in "The Menagerie," since very few people had seen "The Cage" at that time.

It seems odd that a project called a film "restoration" should show so little interest in restoring the original sound, but both the DVD and Blu-ray versions of "The Cage" have used the pitch-modulated version of the Keeper's voice. This video is therefore intended to preserve the historical record in hope that the film will eventually be released in its original form.

Other variations between the original pilot and the "restored" version include subtle differences in pacing, such as longer pauses which are edited out here for the sake of synchronization; and some additional dialogue from Captain Pike, which is included here over a still frame.

Due to multiple speed adjustments for synchronization, the overall pitch of the sound on this video ended up slightly lower than it should be. Please follow the link at the beginning of this video to navigate to the corrected version.

Star Trek is the property of Paramount Pictures. All copyrights are hereby acknowledged. This video is created not for purposes of commercial sale, but for historical documentation and research. No infringement is intended but only fair use. Please purchase the Star Trek products available from Paramount Home Entertainment.

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[FShaunMcNermick]

Very well done. Thanks for sharing. I, too, did this project years ago (although in my version the pauses in pacing were not removed). I'm sure you also noticed more dialog from Vina in the picnic scene (just a half line, really). I'm delighted to know that I'm not the only one with an audio of the correct version. I agree that the B&W original should be made available, flaws and all (as a bonus feature somewhere). It would make restorations like ours a LOT easier. Thanks again for sharing.

[SufferingFoolsMusic]

@FShaunMcNermick Thanks for your comment. A pitch-corrected version of this one should be ready for uploading soon.

Maybe an online petition could be started for release of the B&W film...

[mego73]

Thanks for this. Did you know the preview for Menagerie part 2 has the Keeper's scenes that were used in original voice?

[SufferingFoolsMusic]

@mego73 No, that's interesting. Must watch that! Thanks.

[SufferingFoolsMusic]

8:23 - Gotta love the blue nail polish.