The Making Of A Legend, Christopher Lee. DVD

**Steve Thompson** · 3rd March 2008, 12:35 PM

I finished watching this DVD some time ago, but have recently managed to find the hidden extra on it. The DVD itself, I found fascinating, listening to Mr Lee recounting his early film career.
Speaking straight to camera about each film, sharing his memories about each part, from the early one liners to the later more prominant parts upto 1957.
After a bit of searching I managed to find the hidden extra, and found that even more fascinating. Hearing Mr Lee speaking so candidly about the film industry and its many pitfalls was riveting.
I completely understood Mr Lee, when he spoke of certain films that he would rather not have been associated with, and the fact that once you have entered a contract and started filming, no matter how obvious to the stars involved that this film is going to be a disaster, they are obligated to finish it. It must be very disheartening for the artist involved in these cases. I think it must also be very disheartening to be involved with, and have finished a project you are quite proud of, only to find that it has suffered at the hands of an overzealous editor.
Mr Lee was also very candid about the cutthroat side of the movie business. A side of which he has experienced and been on the receiving end of.
Hearing him speak of his keennes to play The Phantom Of The Opera, and being rebuffed by someone at Hammer. How short sighted of them. If ever their was a part suited to Mr Lee's talents, surely that was it.
Sharing his musical and other personnel preferences was interesting also. I very much understood, when he spoke of being from another generation and that his musical tastes were of the Operatic style. My father had a similar attitude to todays more modern music. He would have cheered very loudly, if he were still alive today, at the demise of Top Of The Pops. I wouldn't dream of speaking for Mr Lee, but I do know that my dad could not bear to listen to any modern day mainstream music ie; anything from 1950's on.
Has anyone else seen this dvd, and what did you think of it.
And Dear Juan, is Volume 2 on the horizon, I look forward to this very much.
All the best to all.

**Kelly McDaniel** · 5th March 2008, 11:40 PM

DAMMMIT STEVE!
Now I have to go out and get this one too! hehe Sounds like a very special dvd that I simply MUST have. My collection is growing by leaps and bounds. Hugs!

Kelly
*****Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and good with ketchup!

**Steve Thompson** · 6th March 2008, 08:27 AM

Hi Kelly,
Hope you are well. If you're interested in seeing Mr Lee talking candidly about his career and films, I'm certain you'll enjoy it.
Take care.

PS - IT'S AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STORE.

**Conny Nierobisch** · 7th March 2008, 08:37 PM

Steve, I agree with you, this is a great DVD. I have enjoyed very much watching it. It's very nice to see Mr. Lee speaking straight to the camera. It was a little bit tricky to find the hidden extra, but after all I found it.

But I have a question about the "DVD-ROM weblink to exclusive CLW content": I have tried it some times, but I only reach a search result for DVD's.

Steve, have you tried this subject?

Kelly, I recommend this DVD.

I also would be very happy if there will be "The Making of a Legend Volume 2".
Juan, may I ask, if Mr. Lee has plans to make a sequel?

Conny

**Steve Thompson** · 7th March 2008, 11:47 PM

Hi Conny, Yes, I get the same thing on the DVD ROM. I think it may have something to do with the site problems they've been having recently.
I have also just finished watching the Jinnah dvd, which I thought was equally fascinating and very moving. Great performances all round. Have you seen this yet?
I too, am looking forward to Volume 2.
All the best.

**Conny Nierobisch** · 8th March 2008, 07:18 PM

Hi Steve, thanks for your answer.
No, I haven't seen Jinnah yet, but I have heard a lot about this movie. It's one of those films
I will have definitely add to my collection.

Conny

**Kelly McDaniel** · 10th March 2008, 12:48 AM

Thanks Steve,

I've been building on my collection like crazy the last couple of months. I just picked up a collecter's edition of Mr. Lee as Sherlock Holmes, it includes both movies he did, and I must say, he IS Sherlock. Suffice it to say, I've been indulging myself. I may have to wait till the next payday till I pick up anything else. (sigh... oh to have enough money to play with!) HUGS!

Kelly
*****Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and good with ketchup!

**Steve Thompson** · 10th March 2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelly McDaniel

Thanks Steve,

I just picked up a collecter's edition of Mr. Lee as Sherlock Holmes, it includes both movies he did, and I must say, he IS Sherlock.
Kelly
*****Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and good with ketchup!

I am not sure if I have ever seen these productions. If I have, it was many years ago. I think I might have to follow your lead and add these to my collection.
I should think Mr Lee made an excellent Holmes. He has the stature and the classic features represented in the illustrations.
I am a bit of a Holmes fan. I've always enjoyed the related films, and actually read a few of the adventures. I have a small BBC collection of Holmes plays, with Peter Cushing playing his role.
All the best

**Kelly McDaniel** · 10th March 2008, 02:06 AM

Hey Steve,
You MUST get these CDs, I've seen Mr. Lee in so many rolls as the bad guy that I was thrilled to see him as Holmes! The Hound of the Baskervilles was my first adventure into the delights of Mr. Lee when I was a kid. (sigh- love those long legs...can't help it, I'm only 5' tall!) It was the first of my growing collection of his movies. My boyfriend and I had a lengthy discussion of who was the best Holmes yesterday. He says Basil Rathbone and to tell you the truth, I agreed with him till I watched INCIDENT AT VICTORIA FALLS. He is incredible and oh so lovable!
hugs!

Kelly
******Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and good with ketchup!

**Conny Nierobisch** · 23rd March 2008, 10:48 PM

Kelly, years ago I watched Sherlock Holmes movies very often, and for me the best Holmes was Basil Rathbone, besides Mr. Lee. So far I have only seen The Deadly Necklace. Quite right, he is incredible ;)

Conny

**Matt Gemmell** · 23rd March 2008, 11:16 PM

I think Jeremy Brett is the best Holmes with Rathbone a close second.
Christopher Lee is very good in his Holmes roles but it's a pity that the films themselves aren't that good.
I would have loved to have seen him as Holmes with a decent director and a good script.

**Sandra Steele** · 24th March 2008, 07:02 AM

I saw the post and got excited hoping it was Vol. 2! Drat. Oy! Juan, is there any updates to the progress of the rest of the series yet? It really is interesting stuff.
Sandra

**Georges Nahon** · 24th March 2008, 05:53 PM

Hi everybody...!
I just want to hope than this year 2008 all of us will have the great pleasure to buy the second DVD of the "Making of a Legend"...We really need it ...The first one was just Great...
I guess this might demand a lot of time and work for Mister Lee himself...Anyway, as we say in French...".l'espoir fait vivre " !
Kindest regards for you all,
Nahon, alias Screamer.