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What old movies hold up because of a lack of special effects or because clever use of effects? (sh.itjust.works)
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What older movies made a good use of either side stepping special effects or have effects that somehow still hold up today? Why are they good movies?

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[–] 19 points 11 months ago (2 children)

You want old movies? How about Royal Wedding (1951). It has a scene where Fred Astaire dances on the walls and ceiling. There's no cgi or special effects, it was just done with a simple camera trick.

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  • [–] 9 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    Royal Wedding (1951)

    Here's the scene. When he sets the picture on the desk, they cut to a wide shot before the room starts spinning. Everything he touched had to be "nailed down", including the cigarette, the hat and coats, the chair and the picture.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1AQjcmzvx8

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