Stewart Rhine Wrote:
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> It seems like some Hollywood production people
> have to look up the word "authentic" in the
> dictionary. If they won't get historians who
> know what is correct than there will be foolish
> looking props. It can happen in a lot of ways.
> Have you ever seen an actor turn on a 1930's era
> tube radio and the sound comes on right away?
> Someone didn't do their homework.
>
> A little extra research goes a long way. The
> movie GETTYSBURG is a perfect example of how to
> produce an authentic film. The producers and
> directors went out of their way to be authentic,
> relying on Civil War historians and re-enactors
> for input. The result is amazing.
>
> It's just too bad that some producers don't think
> railroad history is important enough to get the
> technology right.
>
> My 2.5 cents - (adjusted for inflation).
>
> Stewart
It is kind of sad that producers of films like this one don't bother at all to research their history, while other producers do for the most part but ignore the railroading aspects. I've seen many well-made movies that are simply incredible, but then a train shows up and the effect is promptly ruined for me.