Raise The Titanic - Segments Of Deleted Prologue Footage

Here are some of the re-edited segments of the removed prologue footage that was to be used in Lew Grade 1980 movie 'Raise The Titanic'. The prologue footage was replaced with the photo-montage. It was said that Lew Grade did not like the overall looks of the finished prologue. The footage was then re-used for the 1982 sci-fi series 'Voyagers' with the episode being named 'Voyagers Of The Titanic'.

Footage re-edited by Jonathan Smith

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[nclespaul]

The fourth chimney DID NOT exhale vapour !

[RaiseTheTitanic1980]

Technically it did, but not to the extent seen in these segments. The 4th funnel is commonly known as the "dummy funnel" due to the fact it is not connected to any of the boilers. But the 4th funnel was used for ventilation and contained the vent flu for the 3rd class galley and smokingroom fireplace. There is atleast one photograph I know too that shows the 4th funnel exhausting smoke on the real Titanic.

[mariomkd8203]

Hey are you that private collector?

[RaiseTheTitanic1980]

Hehe, I wish I was. I know who it is, but I dont want to name names ;) . I have tried on a couple of occasions to obtain a copy of that 12 minute prologue, but with no luck.

[LockAndLoadp]

Also when the funnel collapses a boat rope snaps and sends all the passengers of it on the sea . In 1:08 it is the only boat being lowered .

[jschrayder]

This footage was really well composed; it reflects the era of cinema and film making prior to its creation. It seems to have been romantically edited to make a type of segway from the past to present had they kept in the film. Despite a few design errors in the model, I think it could have been quit effective in drawing in the audiences interest. But overall, This film segment is quit impressive; it reminds me of the film techniques used in 'A Night To Remember' and 'TITANIC' from 1953.

[TK42100]

The "flickering" of the Morse lamps on the wing cabs is a great touch in those scenes I think.

[kingofcouture1996]

@RaiseTheTitanic1980 Thats so sad.I think that this collector should share it with all Titanic enthusiasts.Thank god we have collectors and historians like you to share and give information.

[Anynom]

The prolouge would have shown the character of miner Brewster forcing Bigelow (played in the film by Alec Guiness) to go to the vault as the ship was sinking and locking himself inside.

[Anynom]

Keep in mind, up until it was discovered in 1985, the accepted idea was that the ship went down in one piece. There was talk of it breaking up on the surface but they were dismissed as incorrect in the chaos, it wasn't until it was found the truth came out.

[Napp28]

I really enjoyed seeing this. As a child I was very let down when i saw the movie "Raise the Titanic" ... I remember that the only 'impressive' scene was when the ship itself was raised - and even then I noticed flaws w/the liner. This footage is awesome. I hope that the 1997 movie is NOT the LAST in a long line of Titanic films. The "Jack & Rose" story bores me every time ...

[1878K]

I believe the small light under the crows nest still exists.

[TheCoreyJ1993]

Really? Really? There's parts of the iceberg literally coating the forecastle deck at 0:48. Really?

[CheeseyChoffer]

Wish they would have kept that in the movie!

[Capt777harris]

Interesting footage for an interesting flick. A new production or a reshoot today would be pretty interesting.

[raymondleeleggs]

I hope that a decent Reigon 1 release of this movie happens, especially if it is bluray!

All we have hear is a Full-screen double feature (I hate pan and scan)...