The Whistle at Eaton Falls (1951) on Blu-ray

Actor: Lloyd Bridges, Ernest Borgnine, Murray Hamilton, Dorothy Gish, James Westerfield
Director: Lloyd Bridges
Genre: Drama
Year: 1951
Studio: Flicker Fusion
Length: 96
Released: 04/15/2022
Rating: NR
Format: Blu-ray
Misc: NTSC, Black/White
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A

Shot on location in New Hampshire and set during a post war economic crisis, The Whistle at Eaton Falls follows the newly appointed manager of Doubleday Plastics, Brad Adams (Lloyd Bridges), and the labor union that represents their factory workers. Brad, a former factory worker and union president, is tasked with the unfortunate responsibility of laying off employees and friends to ease the company's financial struggles. Despite his relentless commitment to protect the workers, Brad must find a way to keep the company on it's feet and thereby ensure the stability of the local economy.

Special Features

-Audio Commentary Track – by author and film historian Alan K. Rode
-“Louis de Rochemont Remembered” – a personal reminiscence from grandson Pierre de Rochemont
-Insights into the Restoration – demonstration of the digital restoration and reconstruction process
-Isolated Soundtrack – the original 1951 orchestral score used for the film
-Carleton Carpenter Sings – archival audio recordings of "Ev'ry Other Day" and more
-Image Gallery – slideshow featuring the original script, budget details, and promo materials
-Original Theatrical Trailer
-Booklet Essay – covering LDR's career during the time The Whistle At Eaton Falls was produced