One of the major changes to Lew Grades 1980 movie "Raise The Titanic!" was that of the opening to the movie. Today we know that the film begins with the photo-montage, but this was not the original begining. Some 12 minutes of footage was reportedly shot showing the Titanic in her final moments. It was said that Lew Grade did not like the how the scenes came together and so this entire section of footage ended up on the cutting room floor.
One thing to note is the model. The sinking scenes were filmed 'before' the raised liners stand-in (ex GRACE LINES liner ATHENIA) was found. The Titanic model lacks the 3 Fo'castle cowling vents and solid bulkhead that runs around the tip of the bows.
(All images from the Jonathan Smith "Raise The Titanic!" movie collection)
[Moderator's note: Oversized photo removed - JDT]
One thing to note is the model. The sinking scenes were filmed 'before' the raised liners stand-in (ex GRACE LINES liner ATHENIA) was found. The Titanic model lacks the 3 Fo'castle cowling vents and solid bulkhead that runs around the tip of the bows.
(All images from the Jonathan Smith "Raise The Titanic!" movie collection)
[Moderator's note: Oversized photo removed - JDT]