John Bailey on Freddie Francis & THE INNOCENTS (Jack Clayton, 1961)

Cinematographer John Bailey, ASC (The Big Chill, Cat People) discusses director of photography Freddie Francis' unique lensing of "The Innocents".
For educational purposes only. Non-commercial purposes.

[@TT-wx4tg]

All the knowledge, all the power, all the money and they can't make movies likes this anymore.

[@jochenstossberg5427]

The interesting thing with this film is, that today it would be way too sophisticated for the average audience. Too much not quite explained, and when it comes to the end, too provocative. But to me the brilliant ending makes everything clear. Miss Giddons hasn't been imagining anything.

[@europainhollywood]

High marks on this series, particularly enjoyed the sequence on the candles

[@michaelpennington7800]

What a joy to listen to the process. I saw The Innocents as a boy upon release in the early 1960s. I recognized even then, how special this film was in every way.

[@jochenstossberg5427]

In the end the Cinemascope format worked brilliantly for this film. If Clayton hadn't been forced to use it, the film wouldn't have the knockout visuals that it has. Out of adversity came a masterpiece in every department. I rewatched it last night and it's still terrific, and Deborah Kerr was quite wonderful. What a great. articulate informative interview this is. This is a treat for me.

[@burgesssam]

Such a great movie, great to hear some information on it.

[@timothyhopkins6960]

Wonderfully explained a gem in itself .

[@michaelcioni8599]

So glad I came across this. Very interesting. The Innocents is a favorite movie of mine.

[@JansteinarOlsen]

Deborah Kerr was an actor who was entertain many generations in many years.She was also play in the movie The innocents.And this was mabye one of the best horror movie who was made in the 6o centery.

[@psusanwestlake5510]

Miss Kerr felt it was her most underrated film at the time - and she knew about filmmaking as a film actress who worked with The fantastic Archers production company from her earliest films with Micheal Powell .

[@psusanwestlake5510]

The candle scene was a wonderful explanation of technical skills of lighting , mind you those candles must have been hellish hot so close to her face ,

[@montjopask]

Very, very interesting!! Thanks.

[@grizzuh]

This was awesome.

[@jupalindromo]

Fascinating

[@Jade_holloway]

Very interesting and informative

[@petersolomon5227]

I concur with John Bailey, there is nothing quite like “The Innocents”. Not one area of this sublime, disturbing film disappoints.

[@thesummerland6165]

creepiest ending ever

[@geoffjoffy]

I found it really boring and dated. Not scary at all. I switched it off after an hour. Horrible and overrated.

[@jochenstossberg5427]

I'd say it went right over your head.