I've wanted to see this movie again for a very long time.I got a DVD of it recently from Sunshine Vintage Movies.It's at least as good as I remember!! Having read recent reviews of the new version, I was really pleased with this old version. It's great!!! George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere are wonderful.Thanks for all these reviews reminding how much I like this movie!!!

I was so impressed with this production of Beauty and the Beast that I have thought of it many times over the years. How can it be that this little film left such an impression? I would absolutely jump at the opportunity to purchase a copy. George C. Scott became an instant favorite actor of mine as a result. He was the perfect beast and while Trish Van Devere was excellent and she made a fine Beauty, it was Scott's performance that stayed with me. I wonder if the people who own the rights to this film ever check the IMDb comments. If they did they would surely see that this feature would be much in demand among those of us who enjoy older films.

I saw this movie as a child and have always thought about how much I loved it!! It is a movie that everyone should see and I would love to have the opportunity to share it with my loved ones. George C. Scott did an amazing job in this role as the beast! I am really surprised that it hasn't been printed for sale before now. I also am shocked that it has never been on television since then. For a movie that was nominated for three Emmy awards, it is a real injustice that it hasn't been shared with more people and that all the comments that I have read, all reveal that it has been missed, remembered and thoroughly enjoyed. All of us and those younger should be able to share such an inspiring movie.

I, too, saw this over 25 years ago and have never forgotten it. It was one of the most splendidly beautiful productions of the story I have ever seen. The chemistry between George C. Scott and Trish Van de Vere was magnificent.I also remember that Ms. Van de Vere played Beauty as a strong-willed woman, not a simperer as the character has been portrayed. Although I loved the Disney version, as well as the TV series, this production was the best of the traditional ones. I seem to recall being told at one time that Mr. Scott bought the rights to the production. If that is so, then, Mr. Scott, please allow its release to DVD. I see that I am not the only one who wants a copy.