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Alchemy In Technicolor: The Post-1950s

December 16, 2025 • Adam & Charlotte • Season 4 • Episode 13

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In this episode Adam and Charlotte discuss the later years of Technicolor with their special guest, author Bob Hoffman. Bob wrote a book that focuses on the post-1950s era of Technicolor, after they had abandoned their film cameras and embraced film print manufacture. Bob's book Alchemy In Technicolor also examines Technicolor's forays into other countries and the downfall of physical prints. And of course, you cannot discuss Technicolor without discussing Natalie Kalmus, along with several other heroes of the company that aren't as well known.

This is the third part to our larger Technicolor narrative, which includes episodes THE UNTOLD STORY OF TECHNICOLOR and NATALIE KALMUS: THE WOMAN THAT ALMOSST RUINED TECHNICOLOR.

You can buy Alchemy In Technicolor here: https://moviealchemy.com/

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