 **Universal Studios** has announced a May 20th release date for James Stewart - The Western Collection. The six DVD set will retail for $39.98, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $29.99. They are:
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ARTWORK UPDATE: James Stewart - Western Collection
Carmen Miranda Collection in June
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ARTWORK UPDATE: Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection
--Artwork added to previous announcement--
After aggravating Classic Sci-Fi fans with their exclusive distribution deal with Best Buy, **Universal** has announced they will re-package 2006's (Volume 1) and last year's (Volume 2) Classic Sci-fi Ultimate Collections as The Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1 and 2 for release on May 13th. The set will feature the exact same content with 10 films on 6 discs with only trailers as bonus features. It will retail for $59.98, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $44.99.
The films are:
Tarantula (1955, 81 min.)
An experiment to create a growth formula that could end starvation evolves into a nightmare when a contaminated spider grows gargantuan - with an appetite to march!
The Mole People (1956, 78 min.)
Deep below the surface of the earth, three scientists stumble upon a tyrannical tribe of albinos who have enslaved a mutant - and dangerous - race of mole people.
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957, 81 min.)
After encountering a mysterious radioactive mist, an ordinary businessman finds his physical size diminishing as his ordinary household becomes a terrifying trap of doom.
The Monolith Monsters (1957, 76 min.)
In a desperate race against time and nature, a geologist and a scientist must find a way to stop effects of killer outer-space rocks that are literally petrifying people with fear!
Monster on the Campus (1958, 76 min)
Terror sweeps a college campus after the discovery of a prehistoric fish that turns animals and humans that come into contact with it into bloodthirsty monsters.
Dr. Cyclops (1940, 78 min) in COLOR!
A brilliant but deranged physicist shrinks his enemies to one-fifth of their normal size when they begin to challenge his unconventional experiments.
Cult of the Cobra (1955, 80 min)
Vengeance is sworn against six American GI's after they witness a clandestine ceremony worshiping beautiful women who can change into serpents.
The Land Unknown (1957, 79 min)
When a navy expedition crash-lands in a crater thousands of miles below sea level, they encounter a hot, tropical landscape of prehistoric terror filled with ferocious dinosaurs.
The Deadly Mantis (1957, 79 min)
A paleontologist teams up with the military to battle a huge praying mantis when it goes on the attack in metropolitan cities after being released from an Arctic iceberg.
The Leech Woman (1960, 77 min)
Determined to recapture her beauty, a woman discovers a compound that will restore youth - but only when it's combined with fluid taken from bodies of the newly dead!
After aggravating Classic Sci-Fi fans with their exclusive distribution deal with Best Buy, **Universal** has announced they will re-package 2006's (Volume 1) and last year's (Volume 2) Classic Sci-fi Ultimate Collections as The Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1 and 2 for release on May 13th. The set will feature the exact same content with 10 films on 6 discs with only trailers as bonus features. It will retail for $59.98, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $44.99.
The films are:
Tarantula (1955, 81 min.)
An experiment to create a growth formula that could end starvation evolves into a nightmare when a contaminated spider grows gargantuan - with an appetite to march!
The Mole People (1956, 78 min.)
Deep below the surface of the earth, three scientists stumble upon a tyrannical tribe of albinos who have enslaved a mutant - and dangerous - race of mole people.
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957, 81 min.)
After encountering a mysterious radioactive mist, an ordinary businessman finds his physical size diminishing as his ordinary household becomes a terrifying trap of doom.
The Monolith Monsters (1957, 76 min.)
In a desperate race against time and nature, a geologist and a scientist must find a way to stop effects of killer outer-space rocks that are literally petrifying people with fear!
Monster on the Campus (1958, 76 min)
Terror sweeps a college campus after the discovery of a prehistoric fish that turns animals and humans that come into contact with it into bloodthirsty monsters.
Dr. Cyclops (1940, 78 min) in COLOR!
A brilliant but deranged physicist shrinks his enemies to one-fifth of their normal size when they begin to challenge his unconventional experiments.
Cult of the Cobra (1955, 80 min)
Vengeance is sworn against six American GI's after they witness a clandestine ceremony worshiping beautiful women who can change into serpents.
The Land Unknown (1957, 79 min)
When a navy expedition crash-lands in a crater thousands of miles below sea level, they encounter a hot, tropical landscape of prehistoric terror filled with ferocious dinosaurs.
The Deadly Mantis (1957, 79 min)
A paleontologist teams up with the military to battle a huge praying mantis when it goes on the attack in metropolitan cities after being released from an Arctic iceberg.
The Leech Woman (1960, 77 min)
Determined to recapture her beauty, a woman discovers a compound that will restore youth - but only when it's combined with fluid taken from bodies of the newly dead!
ARTWORK UPDATE: The Fugitive - Season 2, Vol. 1
--Artwork added to previous announcement--
Just days before The Fugitive - Season 1, Vol. 2 hits the streets, **Paramount Home Video** has announced a June 10th release date for The Fugitive - Season 2, Vol. 1. The 4 DVD set will contain the first half of Season 2 which had a total of 30 episodes. Retail is $39.99, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $29.99.
Just days before The Fugitive - Season 1, Vol. 2 hits the streets, **Paramount Home Video** has announced a June 10th release date for The Fugitive - Season 2, Vol. 1. The 4 DVD set will contain the first half of Season 2 which had a total of 30 episodes. Retail is $39.99, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $29.99.
James Stewart - Western Collection in May
**Universal Studios** has announced a May 20th release date for James Stewart - The Western Collection. The six DVD set will retail for $39.98, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $29.99. They are:
- Destry Rides Again (1939)
- Winchester '73 (1950)
- Bend Of The River (1952)
- The Far Country (1955)
- Night Passage (1957)
- The Rare Breed (1966)
ARTWORK UPDATE: Sinatra Singles
--Artwork added to previous announcement--
--Singles artwork for Frank Sinatra - The Golden Years is not yet available--
**Warner Bros.** continues to set the pace for studios this year by announcing four Frank Sinatra sets (including 11 new-to-DVD titles) for release on May 23rd. Reminiscent of last year's Ford at Fox set in the sheer quantity of DVD titles for an individual, this wave proves less complicated and more consumer friendly in that ALL THE TITLES will be available as singles. Complete details, including pricing, for individual titles are not yet available. However, sets are listed and available for sale. Details below:
Frank Sinartra - The Early Years - Retail: $39.92, Our $29.99
--Singles artwork for Frank Sinatra - The Golden Years is not yet available--
Frank Sinartra - The Early Years - Retail: $39.92, Our $29.99
- Double Dynamite (new to DVD)
- It Happened in Brooklyn (new to DVD)
- Step Lively (new to DVD)
- Higher and Higher (new to DVD)
- The Kissing Bandit (new to DVD)
- None But the Brave (new to DVD)
- The Man with the Golden Arm (new to DVD)
- Some Came Running (new to DVD)
- The Tender Trap (new to DVD)
- Marriage on the Rocks (new to DVD)
- Take Me Out to the Ball Game (newly repackaged)
- On the Town (newly repackaged)
- Anchor's Aweigh (newly repackaged)
- Ocean's Eleven (newly repackaged)
- Sergeant's 3 (new to DVD)
- 4 For Texas (newly repackaged)
- Robin and the Seven Hoods (newly repackaged)
ARTWORK & DETAIL UPDATE: The Big Trail & Fox Westerns
 In this sweeping pioneer adventure, a courageous young scout (John Wayne) leads hundreds of settlers across treacherous cliffs, though brutal snowstorms, Indian attacks and buffalo stampedes to their destiny out West. Along the way, he loses his heart to a beautiful pioneer woman (Marguerite Churchill) and never stops trying to win her love. DISC 1 - Widescreen Fox Grandeur Feature Film BONUS FEATURES:
BONUS FEATURE:
 Fox Western Classics Collection - Rawhide (1951) / Gunfighter (1950) / Garden of Evil (1950) |
Bewitched - Season 6 in May, 3 DAY SPECIAL PRICE
**Sony** has announced a May 6th release date for . The four DVD set will retail for $39.95, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $29.99. However, for 3 days only (until February 28th), we'll have it for the SPECIAL PRE-ORDER PRICE of $26.99. Details below.
Disc 1:
- Samantha and the Beanstalk
- Samantha's Yoo Hoo Maid
- Samantha's Caesar Salad
- Samantha's Curious Cravings
- And Something Makes Four
- Naming Samantha's New Baby
- To Trick or Treat or Not To Trick or Treat
- A Bunny for Tabitha
Disc 2:
- Samantha's Secret Spell
- Daddy Comes to Visit
- Darrin the Warlock
- Samantha's Double Mother Trouble
- You're So Agreeable
- Santa Comes to Visit and Stays and Stays
- Samantha's Better Halves
- Samantha's Lost Weekend
Disc 3:
- The Phrase is Familiar
- Samantha's Secret is Discovered
- Tabitha's Very Own Samantha
- Super Arthur
- What Makes Darrin Run
- Serena Stops the Show
- Just a Kid Again
Disc 4:
- Generation Zap
- Okay, Who's the Wise Witch
- A Chance on Love
- If the Shoe Pinches
- Mona Sammy
- Turn on the Old Charm
- Make Love, Not Hate
Mannix - Season 1 in June
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The Thief of Bagdad - Criterion Collection in May
 The Thief of Bagdad, legendary producer Alexander Korda's Arabian Nights marvel, is one of the most spectacular fantasy films ever made, an eye-popping effects pioneer brimming with imagination and technical wizardry. When Prince Ahmad (John Justin) is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar (Conrad Veidt), he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu (the incomparable Sabu, in his definitive role) to win back his royal position, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess (June Duprez). With its luscious Technicolor, vivid sets, and unprecedented visual wonders, The Thief of Bagdad has charmed viewers of all ages for decades. BONUS FEATURES:
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Popeye the Sailor, Vol. 2 in June - 3 DAY SPECIAL PRICE
 DISC 1
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The Fugitive - Season 2, Vol. 1 in June
Just days before The Fugitive - Season 1, Vol. 2 hits the streets, **Paramount Home Video** has announced a June 10th release date for The Fugitive - Season 2, Vol. 1. The 4 DVD set will contain the first half of Season 2 which had a total of 30 episodes. Retail is $39.99, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $29.99.
Kino Silents in April
**Kino** has announced an April 22nd release date for three Silent Era DVDs. They are Hypocrites (1915) / Eleanor's Catch (1916), Red Kimona (1925) and The Ocean Waif (1916) / 49-17 (1917). Each single disc release will retail for $19.95, but can be purchased here at Classicflix.com for only $14.99.
POSTPONED - My Three Sons
Just one day after **Paramount** announced My Three Sons - Season 1, Vol. 1, they've issued a statement regarding postponement of the DVD set with no date of when it can be expected. We'll keep you posted.
ARTWORK UPDATE: Bette Davis Centenary Collection
--Artwork added to previous announcement--
First Warner and now Fox. Celebrating the year that would have been Bette Davis' 100th Birthday, **20th Century Fox** has announced an April 8th (her birthday is April 5th) release date for The Bette Davis Centenary Celebration Collection. Details are still sketchy, but we know that the titles will be: All About Eve (1950), Phone Call from a Stranger (1952), The Virgin Queen (1955), Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte and The Nanny (1965). The set will retail for $49.98, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $37.99. Individual titles will retail for $19.98, and are available at Classicflix for $14.99.
First Warner and now Fox. Celebrating the year that would have been Bette Davis' 100th Birthday, **20th Century Fox** has announced an April 8th (her birthday is April 5th) release date for The Bette Davis Centenary Celebration Collection. Details are still sketchy, but we know that the titles will be: All About Eve (1950), Phone Call from a Stranger (1952), The Virgin Queen (1955), Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte and The Nanny (1965). The set will retail for $49.98, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $37.99. Individual titles will retail for $19.98, and are available at Classicflix for $14.99.
ARTWORK UPDATE: My Three Sons
My Three Sons - Season 1, Vol. 1 in June
Not many details yet, but very welcome news! **Paramount Home Video** has announced a June 3rd release date My Three Sons - Season 1, Vol. 1. We'll keep you posted...
War & Comedies part of Six More MGM titles in May
**MGM** has six more titles just announced that are due out in May. "If it's Tuesday..." will retail for $19.98 while the remaining five will retail for $14.98. They can be purchased at Classicflix.com for $14.99 and $10.99 respectively. More details to come...
May 13th
May 13th
Secret Invasion (1964)May 20th
The One That Got Away (1957)
Morning Departure (1950)
Carve Her Name With Pride (1958)
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969)
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966)
Yee-Ha! Fox and MGM Westerns in May! Garden of Evil & More!
**Fox** and **MGM** are rolling out the Westerns in May! All are new to DVD except The Westerner (which was released by HBO 10 years ago and is very rare) and The Big Trail. More details to come...
From Fox - May 20th
From Fox - May 20th
The Big Trail (1930) - Special Edition??? Retail: $19.98 Our: $14.99
Fox Classics Western Collection - Looks like a 3-disc set, but we're waiting further specs and price confirmation.
From MGM - May 13th (All retail for $14.98, but can be purchased at Classicflix.com for only $10.99)
- Rawhide (1951)
- Gunfighter (1950)
- Garden of Evil (1954)
The Way West (1967)
Man With the Gun (1955)
Man of the West (1958)
Gunfight at Dodge City (1959)
Day of the Outlaw (1959)
The Westerner (1940)
Navajo Joe (1966)
VCI: Forgotten Noir, Vol. 3 in April
    Forgotten Noir 7 David Harding, Counterspy (1950) Based on the popular 1942-1957 network radio series created by Phillips H. Lord. Howard St. John is the Washington DC-based David Harding, head of a covert counter-espionage organization, charged with preventing top-secret scientific information from reaching the hands of America's enemies around the world, and trying to convince a hell-raising radio correspondent to join the fight. Danger Zone (1951) When you deal with dames, you are in the Danger Zone, as the character of crime detector Dennis O'Brien (Hugh Beaumont) learns in his inaugural mystery-drama. The private eye first cracks a case involving smuggling ring, then tackles an assignment that involves blackmail, murder and film noir's top bad guy, Tom Neal. The Big Chase (1954) - Wide Screen As his expectant wife (Adele Jergens) enters the hospital in anticipation of the blessed event, cop Glenn Langan is off to the races, trailing payroll robbers (including Jim Davis and Lon Chaney Jr.) on a mad chase that goes from cars to rowboat to motorboat to helicopter. The chase sequence, captured in all its bullet-to-bullet glory, comprises a third of the movie. BONUS FEATURES:
Mr. District Attorney (1947) From Phillips H. Lord's popular NBC radio series comes an intriguing "legal film noir" filled with double-crosses and unusual twists--starting in the opening reel when a woman is slain in her apartment to an escaped killer, and the paper prints that the alive-and-well girlfriend (Marguerite Chapman) of a local crime boss was the victim. Ringside (1949) Middleweight boxer works his way up to a title fight, and loses it and his eyesight when the champion seeing that his opponent is blind in one eye goes to work on the other one! His brother decides to avenge him by taking up boxing himself and…and eye for an eye? Hi-Jacked (1950) Parolee/ truck driver Jim Davis now wants to stick to the straight-and-narrow, but finds himself riding a highway of terror when his truck is hijacked and police suspect him because of his past record. The hijackers will stop at nothing to frame him--and even frame his wife! -- unless fugitive Davis can deliver them to justice himself. BONUS FEATURES:
Scotland Yard Inspector (1947) Cesar Romero stars in this Hammer mystery as a Yank newspaperman in London who sets out to solve a murder, American style. The rest of the typically tangled plot includes assaults, a mysterious tape recording, a visit to an asylum and even a plot to steal an inventor's secrets! Lois Maxwell, the James Bond series' "Miss Moneypenny", co-stars. Pier 23 (1951) Two more "brushes with crime" for ace private detective Dennis O'Brien (Hugh Beaumont). In the first, he gets mixed up with a crooked wrestling referee, an equally corrupt arena owner and murderous grappler Mike Mazurki. Next is a case involving a murdered cop and film noir's ultimate femme double-crosser, the unforgettable Ann Savage (Detour). The Case of the Baby-Sitter (1953) Jewel thieves, operating in the guise of a Duke and Duchess, hire the Ace Detective Agency to "baby sit" the infant they are using as a blind for their thefts. A rival mob dopes the detective's dumb aide and make off with a valuable diamond. BONUS FEATURES:
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Tailspin Tommy / Tommy & the Great Air Mystery from VCI in April
**VCI** is certainly staying busy with two more serials scheduled for release on April 29th. They are Tailspin Tommy (1934) and Tailspin Tommy and the Great Air Mystery (1935). Each single disc release will retail for $19.99, but can be purchased here at Classicflix.com for only $14.99. Details below.
Tailspin Tommy (1934)
Based on the cartoon strip by Hal Forrest, this thrilling serial faithfully re-creates all of the exciting characterizations and non-stop action followed by millions in the daily comics. Tommy Hopkins is a youthful auto mechanic recruited to fly for the Three Points Airlines in a race against time for a mail-delivery contract against airline rival Tiger Taggart. After winning the contract, Tommy becomes a full time pilot and a local hero when he saves a crowd of children from being killed by a runaway plane and also later prevents a railroad catastrophe. Taggart becomes infuriated by Tommy’s success, and along with his henchmen, sabotage the airlines and try to crash Tommy’s plane in a series of aerial “dog fights” that will keep you on the edge of your seat with some of the most remarkable stunt flying ever filmed.
12 Chapters on 1 disc.
BONUS FEATURE:
Tailspin Tommy and the Great Air Mystery (1935)
Tailspin Tommy is back in a second explosive serial filled with non-stop action, nail-biting suspense, thrilling stunts, and unbelievable special effects. Tommy and Skeeter try to foil an unscrupulous plan concocted by Manuel Casmetto and Horace Raymore to steal Nazi Island’s valuable oil reserves. They are fortunately aided in their efforts by Bill McGuire, a newspaperman who poses as Raymond’s right-hand man, as well as pilot Milt Howe. The young navigators fight their way through a myriad of life-threatening events including: erupting volcanoes, exploding planes and time bombs, head-on collisions, flooding cells and even being attacked by savage native islanders. In the tradition of all serial adventures however, Tommy and Skeeter not only survive in one piece, but defeat the bad guys, become heroes, and even land a movie contract.
12 Chapters on 1 disc.
BONUS FEATURE:
Tailspin Tommy (1934)
Based on the cartoon strip by Hal Forrest, this thrilling serial faithfully re-creates all of the exciting characterizations and non-stop action followed by millions in the daily comics. Tommy Hopkins is a youthful auto mechanic recruited to fly for the Three Points Airlines in a race against time for a mail-delivery contract against airline rival Tiger Taggart. After winning the contract, Tommy becomes a full time pilot and a local hero when he saves a crowd of children from being killed by a runaway plane and also later prevents a railroad catastrophe. Taggart becomes infuriated by Tommy’s success, and along with his henchmen, sabotage the airlines and try to crash Tommy’s plane in a series of aerial “dog fights” that will keep you on the edge of your seat with some of the most remarkable stunt flying ever filmed.
12 Chapters on 1 disc.
BONUS FEATURE:
- Trailers
Tailspin Tommy and the Great Air Mystery (1935)
Tailspin Tommy is back in a second explosive serial filled with non-stop action, nail-biting suspense, thrilling stunts, and unbelievable special effects. Tommy and Skeeter try to foil an unscrupulous plan concocted by Manuel Casmetto and Horace Raymore to steal Nazi Island’s valuable oil reserves. They are fortunately aided in their efforts by Bill McGuire, a newspaperman who poses as Raymond’s right-hand man, as well as pilot Milt Howe. The young navigators fight their way through a myriad of life-threatening events including: erupting volcanoes, exploding planes and time bombs, head-on collisions, flooding cells and even being attacked by savage native islanders. In the tradition of all serial adventures however, Tommy and Skeeter not only survive in one piece, but defeat the bad guys, become heroes, and even land a movie contract.
12 Chapters on 1 disc.
BONUS FEATURE:
- Trailers
Burke's Law - Season 1, Vol. 1 in April - 3 DAY SPECIAL PRICE
In the works for some time, we finally have a solid date and specs for Burke's Law. On April 29th **VCI** will release Burke's Law - Season 1, Vol. 1. The set will include 16 of the first season's 32 episodes on 4 discs. It will retail for $29.99, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $19.99. However, for 3 days only (until February 10th), we'll have it for the SPECIAL PRE-ORDER PRICE of $14.98. Details and artwork below.
BURKE'S LAW was a hit prime-time TV series that aired on ABC in 1963 and ran until 1966. It starred Gene Barry in the title roll (for which he won a Golden Globe – Best TV Actor Award in 1965) of an LA chief of detectives, who also happened to be a millionaire! Each episode featured unusual plot twists, glamorous settings and a fabulous list of guest stars. So good it was brought back for a brief run in 1994! VCI will be releasing season one in two separate collector’s sets of 16 episodes each. Digitally remastered from the original 35mm master, each collection will also include ‘bonus’ original commercials and previews.
BONUS FEATURES:
BURKE'S LAW was a hit prime-time TV series that aired on ABC in 1963 and ran until 1966. It starred Gene Barry in the title roll (for which he won a Golden Globe – Best TV Actor Award in 1965) of an LA chief of detectives, who also happened to be a millionaire! Each episode featured unusual plot twists, glamorous settings and a fabulous list of guest stars. So good it was brought back for a brief run in 1994! VCI will be releasing season one in two separate collector’s sets of 16 episodes each. Digitally remastered from the original 35mm master, each collection will also include ‘bonus’ original commercials and previews.
BONUS FEATURES:
- Burke's Lawisms
- Vintage Commercials
Sci-fi Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1 & 2 in May - 3 DAY SPECIAL PRICE
After aggravating Classic Sc-Fi fans with their exclusive distribution deal with Best Buy, **Universal** has announced they will re-package 2006's (Volume 1) and last year's (Volume 2) Classic Sci-fi Ultimate Collections as The Classic Sci-fi Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1 and 2 for release on May 13th. The set will feature the exact same content with 10 films on 6 discs with only trailers as bonus features. It will retail for $59.98, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $44.99. However, for 3 days only (until February 10th), we'll have it for the SPECIAL PRE-ORDER PRICE of $39.98.
The films are:
Tarantula (1955, 81 min.)
An experiment to create a growth formula that could end starvation evolves into a nightmare when a contaminated spider grows gargantuan - with an appetite to march!
The Mole People (1956, 78 min.)
Deep below the surface of the earth, three scientists stumble upon a tyrannical tribe of albinos who have enslaved a mutant - and dangerous - race of mole people.
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957, 81 min.)
After encountering a mysterious radioactive mist, an ordinary businessman finds his physical size diminishing as his ordinary household becomes a terrifying trap of doom.
The Monolith Monsters (1957, 76 min.)
In a desperate race against time and nature, a geologist and a scientist must find a way to stop effects of killer outer-space rocks that are literally petrifying people with fear!
Monster on the Campus (1958, 76 min)
Terror sweeps a college campus after the discovery of a prehistoric fish that turns animals and humans that come into contact with it into bloodthirsty monsters.
Dr. Cyclops (1940, 78 min) in COLOR!
A brilliant but deranged physicist shrinks his enemies to one-fifth of their normal size when they begin to challenge his unconventional experiments.
Cult of the Cobra (1955, 80 min)
Vengeance is sworn against six American GI's after they witness a clandestine ceremony worshiping beautiful women who can change into serpents.
The Land Unknown (1957, 79 min)
When a navy expedition crash-lands in a crater thousands of miles below sea level, they encounter a hot, tropical landscape of prehistoric terror filled with ferocious dinosaurs.
The Deadly Mantis (1957, 79 min)
A paleontologist teams up with the military to battle a huge praying mantis when it goes on the attack in metropolitan cities after being released from an Arctic iceberg.
The Leech Woman (1960, 77 min)
Determined to recapture her beauty, a woman discovers a compound that will restore youth - but only when it's combined with fluid taken from bodies of the newly dead!
The films are:
Tarantula (1955, 81 min.)
An experiment to create a growth formula that could end starvation evolves into a nightmare when a contaminated spider grows gargantuan - with an appetite to march!
The Mole People (1956, 78 min.)
Deep below the surface of the earth, three scientists stumble upon a tyrannical tribe of albinos who have enslaved a mutant - and dangerous - race of mole people.
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957, 81 min.)
After encountering a mysterious radioactive mist, an ordinary businessman finds his physical size diminishing as his ordinary household becomes a terrifying trap of doom.
The Monolith Monsters (1957, 76 min.)
In a desperate race against time and nature, a geologist and a scientist must find a way to stop effects of killer outer-space rocks that are literally petrifying people with fear!
Monster on the Campus (1958, 76 min)
Terror sweeps a college campus after the discovery of a prehistoric fish that turns animals and humans that come into contact with it into bloodthirsty monsters.
Dr. Cyclops (1940, 78 min) in COLOR!
A brilliant but deranged physicist shrinks his enemies to one-fifth of their normal size when they begin to challenge his unconventional experiments.
Cult of the Cobra (1955, 80 min)
Vengeance is sworn against six American GI's after they witness a clandestine ceremony worshiping beautiful women who can change into serpents.
The Land Unknown (1957, 79 min)
When a navy expedition crash-lands in a crater thousands of miles below sea level, they encounter a hot, tropical landscape of prehistoric terror filled with ferocious dinosaurs.
The Deadly Mantis (1957, 79 min)
A paleontologist teams up with the military to battle a huge praying mantis when it goes on the attack in metropolitan cities after being released from an Arctic iceberg.
The Leech Woman (1960, 77 min)
Determined to recapture her beauty, a woman discovers a compound that will restore youth - but only when it's combined with fluid taken from bodies of the newly dead!
Sinatra BOOM in May!
**Warner Bros.** continues to set the pace for studios this year by announcing four Frank Sinatra sets (including 11 new-to-DVD titles) for release on May 23rd. Reminiscent of last year's Ford at Fox set in the sheer quantity of DVD titles for an individual, this wave proves less complicated and more consumer friendly in that ALL THE TITLES will be available as singles. Complete details, including pricing, for individual titles are not yet available. However, sets are listed and available for sale. Details below:
Frank Sinartra - The Early Years - Retail: $39.92, Our $29.99
Frank Sinartra - The Early Years - Retail: $39.92, Our $29.99
- Double Dynamite (new to DVD)
- It Happened in Brooklyn (new to DVD)
- Step LIvely (new to DVD)
- Higher and Higher (new to DVD)
- The Kissing Bandit (new to DVD)
- None But the Brave (new to DVD)
- The Man wit the Golden Arm (new to DVD)
- Some Came Running (new to DVD)
- The Tender Trap (new to DVD)
- Marriage on the Rocks (new to DVD)
- Take Me Out to the Ball Game (newly repackaged)
- On the Town (newly repackaged)
- Anchor's Aweigh (newly repackaged)
- Ocean's Eleven (newly repackaged)
- Sergeant's 3 (new to DVD)
- 4 For Texas (newly repackaged)
- Robin and the Seven Hoods (newly repackaged)
ARTWORK UPDATE: Mr. Wong, Jungle Queen, Cisco
--Artwork added to previous announcements--
Many have been waiting for a re-release of all six Mr. Wong films and VCI delivers!
The Roan Group's two-disc set release nine years ago, (yes nine years ago - seems odd to think DVD's have been around that long) has become a scarce and very pricey collectors item. But now, on March 25th, all six films are coming back in a two-disc set courtesy of **VCI**. The Mr. Wong Collection will retail for just $19.99, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $14.99. However, for 3 days only (until February 5th), we'll have it for the SPECIAL PRE-ORDER PRICE of $11.98.
Details below:
Cashing in on the success of both Charlie Chan and Mr. Moto, Monogram Pictures ushered in their own Oriental detective series in 1938 with Boris Karloff as Mr. Wong, Detective. With horror films temporarily in the doldrums and his career needing a fresh tangent, Karloff jumped at the chance to play the gentlemanly and dignified sleuth of Hugh Wiley stories. This turned out to be a lucky break for Monogram too. In 1939 horror films returned with a vengeance and Karloff who had been making more expensive thrillers for Universal and somewhat cheaper ones for Columbia, was suddenly a much bigger name than Monogram could have afforded were he not already under contract. Karloff went on to star in a total of five Mr. Wong films for Monogram between 1938 and 1940. The sixth and final film in the series, Phantom of Chinatown, was issued in 1940 and actually starred Keye Luke who replaced Karloff as a younger Mr. Wong.
Mr. Wong, Detective (1938, 69 min.)
When business magnate Simon Dayton is found dead inside his locked office moments after police detective Sam Street saw him at the window, renowned private detective James Lee Wong joins forces with the homicide squad to interpret the only clues found at the scene--tiny fragments of delicate glass. Soon sinister agents of foreign powers start appearing in the shadows, Dayton's business partners start dying under equally mysterious circumstances, and Wong and Street have to race against time to prevent more murders, including, possibly their own.
The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939, 67 min.)
When a wealthy collector of Chinese antiques, with a list of enemies as long as a phone directory is accidentally shot during a game of charades, brilliant Chinese detective James Lee Wong immediately suspects foul play. His suspicions are confirmed when it is discovered that a valuable gem has been stolen from the collector's safe, and Captain Street of Homicide shows up mere moments after the shooting, explaining that the murder was reported 20 minutes ago. Wong, Street, and their old friend Professor Janney combine wits and resources to solve this most perplexing case.
Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939, 70 min.)
The famous private detective James Lee Wong takes it personally when a Chinese princess is killed with a poison dart in his own home. He sets out to find her killer, with help from reporter Bobbie Logan, the latest bad-choice-of-dates for Wong's friend, Captain Street of Homicide. The trail leads to international arms-smugglers, shady bankers, mute midgets, and tea-sipping Tong leaders, any of whom may have done in the princess.
The Fatal Hour (1940, 68 min.)
When a common close friend is murdered while investigating smuggling on the San Francisco waterfront, private detective James Lee Wong, crime-beat reporter Bobbie Logan, and Captain Street of Homicide devote all their skills to finding the killer. Their respective investigations zero in on a failing retailer of imitation Chinese antiques, a waterfront nightclub being run by a shady gambler, and the obscure connections that exist between them. When more bodies start to pile up, Wong must solve the case, or become a victim himself. But how can he hope to catch a killer who can commit murder within Street's own squad room?
Doomed to Die (1940, 67 min.)
When shipping magnate Cyrus Wentworth is murdered, Captain Street immediately arrests the only possible suspect: The disgruntled fiancé of his daughter, the only person in the room with him when he died. Reporter Bobbie Logan is convinced the case is not as simple as Street believes, and she hires San Francisco's leading private detective James Lee Wong to clear the couple of suspicion by finding the true killer. Complications emerge when evidence of connections between Wentworth, Tong criminal activity, and the mass-murder of 400 passengers onboard one of Wentworth's ships are revealed... and Mr. Wong himself comes under fire from gangsters and killers.
Phantom of Chinatown (1940, 61 min.)
When a famous archeologist and expert in ancient Chinese history is murdered during a lecture on his latest expedition, young Chinese-American and recent Oxford graduate Jimmy Wong teams with homicide detective Bill Street to solve the mystery of his murder. They soon find themselves snared in a web of international intrigue, involving agents of foreign powers, "eternal flames", secret imperial tombs, and dead men appearing to kill from beyond the grave.
BONUS FEATURES:
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Cisco Kid - Western Triple Feature - Retail: $6.99, Our: $5.49
The Daring Adventurer A.K.A. The Cisco Kid Returns (1945, 64 min)
Duncan Renaldo’s first time to play the character that he would forever more be associated with. Cisco assumes the identity of a murdered rancher in order to expose his killer, while also caring for the dead man’s young daughter.
Old New Mexico (1945, 62 min)
In “Old New Mexico” Cisco and Pancho kidnap a damsel-in-distress from a stagecoach in order to save her from a false murder charge and to smoke out the real killers.
The Gay Amigo (1949, 61 min)
Cisco Kid and Pancho are being blamed for a crime that they didn't commit, and must find the real culprits to clear themselves before the cavalry catches up to them.
BONUS FEATURES:
Many have been waiting for a re-release of all six Mr. Wong films and VCI delivers!
The Roan Group's two-disc set release nine years ago, (yes nine years ago - seems odd to think DVD's have been around that long) has become a scarce and very pricey collectors item. But now, on March 25th, all six films are coming back in a two-disc set courtesy of **VCI**. The Mr. Wong Collection will retail for just $19.99, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $14.99. However, for 3 days only (until February 5th), we'll have it for the SPECIAL PRE-ORDER PRICE of $11.98.
Details below:
Cashing in on the success of both Charlie Chan and Mr. Moto, Monogram Pictures ushered in their own Oriental detective series in 1938 with Boris Karloff as Mr. Wong, Detective. With horror films temporarily in the doldrums and his career needing a fresh tangent, Karloff jumped at the chance to play the gentlemanly and dignified sleuth of Hugh Wiley stories. This turned out to be a lucky break for Monogram too. In 1939 horror films returned with a vengeance and Karloff who had been making more expensive thrillers for Universal and somewhat cheaper ones for Columbia, was suddenly a much bigger name than Monogram could have afforded were he not already under contract. Karloff went on to star in a total of five Mr. Wong films for Monogram between 1938 and 1940. The sixth and final film in the series, Phantom of Chinatown, was issued in 1940 and actually starred Keye Luke who replaced Karloff as a younger Mr. Wong.
Mr. Wong, Detective (1938, 69 min.)
When business magnate Simon Dayton is found dead inside his locked office moments after police detective Sam Street saw him at the window, renowned private detective James Lee Wong joins forces with the homicide squad to interpret the only clues found at the scene--tiny fragments of delicate glass. Soon sinister agents of foreign powers start appearing in the shadows, Dayton's business partners start dying under equally mysterious circumstances, and Wong and Street have to race against time to prevent more murders, including, possibly their own.
The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939, 67 min.)
When a wealthy collector of Chinese antiques, with a list of enemies as long as a phone directory is accidentally shot during a game of charades, brilliant Chinese detective James Lee Wong immediately suspects foul play. His suspicions are confirmed when it is discovered that a valuable gem has been stolen from the collector's safe, and Captain Street of Homicide shows up mere moments after the shooting, explaining that the murder was reported 20 minutes ago. Wong, Street, and their old friend Professor Janney combine wits and resources to solve this most perplexing case.
Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939, 70 min.)
The famous private detective James Lee Wong takes it personally when a Chinese princess is killed with a poison dart in his own home. He sets out to find her killer, with help from reporter Bobbie Logan, the latest bad-choice-of-dates for Wong's friend, Captain Street of Homicide. The trail leads to international arms-smugglers, shady bankers, mute midgets, and tea-sipping Tong leaders, any of whom may have done in the princess.
The Fatal Hour (1940, 68 min.)
When a common close friend is murdered while investigating smuggling on the San Francisco waterfront, private detective James Lee Wong, crime-beat reporter Bobbie Logan, and Captain Street of Homicide devote all their skills to finding the killer. Their respective investigations zero in on a failing retailer of imitation Chinese antiques, a waterfront nightclub being run by a shady gambler, and the obscure connections that exist between them. When more bodies start to pile up, Wong must solve the case, or become a victim himself. But how can he hope to catch a killer who can commit murder within Street's own squad room?
Doomed to Die (1940, 67 min.)
When shipping magnate Cyrus Wentworth is murdered, Captain Street immediately arrests the only possible suspect: The disgruntled fiancé of his daughter, the only person in the room with him when he died. Reporter Bobbie Logan is convinced the case is not as simple as Street believes, and she hires San Francisco's leading private detective James Lee Wong to clear the couple of suspicion by finding the true killer. Complications emerge when evidence of connections between Wentworth, Tong criminal activity, and the mass-murder of 400 passengers onboard one of Wentworth's ships are revealed... and Mr. Wong himself comes under fire from gangsters and killers.
Phantom of Chinatown (1940, 61 min.)
When a famous archeologist and expert in ancient Chinese history is murdered during a lecture on his latest expedition, young Chinese-American and recent Oxford graduate Jimmy Wong teams with homicide detective Bill Street to solve the mystery of his murder. They soon find themselves snared in a web of international intrigue, involving agents of foreign powers, "eternal flames", secret imperial tombs, and dead men appearing to kill from beyond the grave.
BONUS FEATURES:
- Photo Gallery
- Bonus Serial Chapter: Red Barry (1938) - Chapter 1
- Classic Boris Karloff Movie Trailers
- Classic Cartoons of the Era
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**VCI** has announced a March 25th release date for two DVDs. Details below:
Jungle Queen (1945) 13 Chapter Serial - Retail: $19.99, Our: $14.99
During World War II, the Nazi High Command sends agents into the African jungle to stir up the local Tongghili tribes against the British Allies. This allows them to plant Commander Elise Bork, posing as a scientist, and her subordinate, Lang, within the Tambosa Experimental Farm. Along with the help of Maati, an evil rival tribesman, they search for the legendary “Secret Sword”, which has mysterious powers. Two Americans, Bob Elliott (Edward Norris) and Chuck Kelly (Eddie Quillan) arrive to aid the Allies and meet Pamela Courtney (Lois Collier), who is looking for her father, an explorer who mysteriously disappeared. Bork and Lang feign friendship with the trio in order to find out what they know, before trying several ways to kill them. Their attempts always fail though, due to the well-timed appearances of Lothel (Ruth Roman), the beautiful and mysterious “Queen of the Jungle”, Tongghili’s spiritual leader. In desperation, the Nazis try to kill Lothel by letting loose wild animals, and setting fire to the jungle. Lothel, however, walks through the flames un-harmed and seems to tame even the wildest beast. And in the end, she helps our heroes end the Nazi terror and return peace to the jungle, before vanishing into a sheet of flame.
BONUS FEATURE:
- Trailers
Cisco Kid - Western Triple Feature - Retail: $6.99, Our: $5.49
The Daring Adventurer A.K.A. The Cisco Kid Returns (1945, 64 min)
Duncan Renaldo’s first time to play the character that he would forever more be associated with. Cisco assumes the identity of a murdered rancher in order to expose his killer, while also caring for the dead man’s young daughter.
Old New Mexico (1945, 62 min)
In “Old New Mexico” Cisco and Pancho kidnap a damsel-in-distress from a stagecoach in order to save her from a false murder charge and to smoke out the real killers.
The Gay Amigo (1949, 61 min)
Cisco Kid and Pancho are being blamed for a crime that they didn't commit, and must find the real culprits to clear themselves before the cavalry catches up to them.
BONUS FEATURES:
- Photo Gallery
- Trailers
More Gomer, Gunsmoke and Rawhide in May
**Paramount Home Video** announced the following releases today:
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Season 4
List $39.99, Our: $29.99
Release Date: May 20th
Gunsmoke - Season 2, Vol. 2
List $36.99, Our: $27.99
Release Date: May 27th
Rawhide - Season 3, Vol. 1
List $39.99, Our: $29.99
Release Date: May 27th
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Season 4
List $39.99, Our: $29.99
Release Date: May 20th
Gunsmoke - Season 2, Vol. 2
List $36.99, Our: $27.99
Release Date: May 27th
Rawhide - Season 3, Vol. 1
List $39.99, Our: $29.99
Release Date: May 27th
No artwork for Gomer Pyle yet.
The Red Balloon, White Mane, Paddle to the Sea in April
For those who remember certain films from their childhood, certainly one of these three probably comes to mind (for me it was The Red Balloon on rainy days in elementary school). -- David
**Criterion** has announced an April 29th release date for three children's classics: The Red Balloon (1956), White Mane (1952) and Paddle to the Sea (1968). Each will retail for $14.99, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $11.99. They will be standalone shorts without extras. It also appears that Criterion has found a new price point with these releases, however, it may be as short lived as the length of the films themselves.
**Criterion** has announced an April 29th release date for three children's classics: The Red Balloon (1956), White Mane (1952) and Paddle to the Sea (1968). Each will retail for $14.99, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $11.99. They will be standalone shorts without extras. It also appears that Criterion has found a new price point with these releases, however, it may be as short lived as the length of the films themselves.
No image yet for Paddle to the Sea.
More VCI: Mr. Wong Collection in March - 3 DAY SPECIAL PRICE
Many have been waiting for a re-release of all six Mr. Wong films and VCI delivers!
The Roan Group's two-disc set release nine years ago, (yes nine years ago - seems odd to think DVD's have been around that long) has become a scarce and very pricey collectors item. But now, on March 25th, all six films are coming back in a two-disc set courtesy of **VCI**. The Mr. Wong Collection will retail for just $19.99, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $14.99. However, for 3 days only (until February 5th), we'll have it for the SPECIAL PRE-ORDER PRICE of $11.98.
Details below:
Cashing in on the success of both Charlie Chan and Mr. Moto, Monogram Pictures ushered in their own Oriental detective series in 1938 with Boris Karloff as Mr. Wong, Detective. With horror films temporarily in the doldrums and his career needing a fresh tangent, Karloff jumped at the chance to play the gentlemanly and dignified sleuth of Hugh Wiley stories. This turned out to be a lucky break for Monogram too. In 1939 horror films returned with a vengeance and Karloff who had been making more expensive thrillers for Universal and somewhat cheaper ones for Columbia, was suddenly a much bigger name than Monogram could have afforded were he not already under contract. Karloff went on to star in a total of five Mr. Wong films for Monogram between 1938 and 1940. The sixth and final film in the series, Phantom of Chinatown, was issued in 1940 and actually starred Keye Luke who replaced Karloff as a younger Mr. Wong.
Mr. Wong, Detective (1938, 69 min.)
When business magnate Simon Dayton is found dead inside his locked office moments after police detective Sam Street saw him at the window, renowned private detective James Lee Wong joins forces with the homicide squad to interpret the only clues found at the scene--tiny fragments of delicate glass. Soon sinister agents of foreign powers start appearing in the shadows, Dayton's business partners start dying under equally mysterious circumstances, and Wong and Street have to race against time to prevent more murders, including, possibly their own.
The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939, 67 min.)
When a wealthy collector of Chinese antiques, with a list of enemies as long as a phone directory is accidentally shot during a game of charades, brilliant Chinese detective James Lee Wong immediately suspects foul play. His suspicions are confirmed when it is discovered that a valuable gem has been stolen from the collector's safe, and Captain Street of Homicide shows up mere moments after the shooting, explaining that the murder was reported 20 minutes ago. Wong, Street, and their old friend Professor Janney combine wits and resources to solve this most perplexing case.
Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939, 70 min.)
The famous private detective James Lee Wong takes it personally when a Chinese princess is killed with a poison dart in his own home. He sets out to find her killer, with help from reporter Bobbie Logan, the latest bad-choice-of-dates for Wong's friend, Captain Street of Homicide. The trail leads to international arms-smugglers, shady bankers, mute midgets, and tea-sipping Tong leaders, any of whom may have done in the princess.
The Fatal Hour (1940, 68 min.)
When a common close friend is murdered while investigating smuggling on the San Francisco waterfront, private detective James Lee Wong, crime-beat reporter Bobbie Logan, and Captain Street of Homicide devote all their skills to finding the killer. Their respective investigations zero in on a failing retailer of imitation Chinese antiques, a waterfront nightclub being run by a shady gambler, and the obscure connections that exist between them. When more bodies start to pile up, Wong must solve the case, or become a victim himself. But how can he hope to catch a killer who can commit murder within Street's own squad room?
Doomed to Die (1940, 67 min.)
When shipping magnate Cyrus Wentworth is murdered, Captain Street immediately arrests the only possible suspect: The disgruntled fiancé of his daughter, the only person in the room with him when he died. Reporter Bobbie Logan is convinced the case is not as simple as Street believes, and she hires San Francisco's leading private detective James Lee Wong to clear the couple of suspicion by finding the true killer. Complications emerge when evidence of connections between Wentworth, Tong criminal activity, and the mass-murder of 400 passengers onboard one of Wentworth's ships are revealed... and Mr. Wong himself comes under fire from gangsters and killers.
Phantom of Chinatown (1940, 61 min.)
When a famous archeologist and expert in ancient Chinese history is murdered during a lecture on his latest expedition, young Chinese-American and recent Oxford graduate Jimmy Wong teams with homicide detective Bill Street to solve the mystery of his murder. They soon find themselves snared in a web of international intrigue, involving agents of foreign powers, "eternal flames", secret imperial tombs, and dead men appearing to kill from beyond the grave.
BONUS FEATURES:
The Roan Group's two-disc set release nine years ago, (yes nine years ago - seems odd to think DVD's have been around that long) has become a scarce and very pricey collectors item. But now, on March 25th, all six films are coming back in a two-disc set courtesy of **VCI**. The Mr. Wong Collection will retail for just $19.99, but is available at Classicflix.com for only $14.99. However, for 3 days only (until February 5th), we'll have it for the SPECIAL PRE-ORDER PRICE of $11.98.
Details below:
Cashing in on the success of both Charlie Chan and Mr. Moto, Monogram Pictures ushered in their own Oriental detective series in 1938 with Boris Karloff as Mr. Wong, Detective. With horror films temporarily in the doldrums and his career needing a fresh tangent, Karloff jumped at the chance to play the gentlemanly and dignified sleuth of Hugh Wiley stories. This turned out to be a lucky break for Monogram too. In 1939 horror films returned with a vengeance and Karloff who had been making more expensive thrillers for Universal and somewhat cheaper ones for Columbia, was suddenly a much bigger name than Monogram could have afforded were he not already under contract. Karloff went on to star in a total of five Mr. Wong films for Monogram between 1938 and 1940. The sixth and final film in the series, Phantom of Chinatown, was issued in 1940 and actually starred Keye Luke who replaced Karloff as a younger Mr. Wong.
Mr. Wong, Detective (1938, 69 min.)
When business magnate Simon Dayton is found dead inside his locked office moments after police detective Sam Street saw him at the window, renowned private detective James Lee Wong joins forces with the homicide squad to interpret the only clues found at the scene--tiny fragments of delicate glass. Soon sinister agents of foreign powers start appearing in the shadows, Dayton's business partners start dying under equally mysterious circumstances, and Wong and Street have to race against time to prevent more murders, including, possibly their own.
The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939, 67 min.)
When a wealthy collector of Chinese antiques, with a list of enemies as long as a phone directory is accidentally shot during a game of charades, brilliant Chinese detective James Lee Wong immediately suspects foul play. His suspicions are confirmed when it is discovered that a valuable gem has been stolen from the collector's safe, and Captain Street of Homicide shows up mere moments after the shooting, explaining that the murder was reported 20 minutes ago. Wong, Street, and their old friend Professor Janney combine wits and resources to solve this most perplexing case.
Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939, 70 min.)
The famous private detective James Lee Wong takes it personally when a Chinese princess is killed with a poison dart in his own home. He sets out to find her killer, with help from reporter Bobbie Logan, the latest bad-choice-of-dates for Wong's friend, Captain Street of Homicide. The trail leads to international arms-smugglers, shady bankers, mute midgets, and tea-sipping Tong leaders, any of whom may have done in the princess.
The Fatal Hour (1940, 68 min.)
When a common close friend is murdered while investigating smuggling on the San Francisco waterfront, private detective James Lee Wong, crime-beat reporter Bobbie Logan, and Captain Street of Homicide devote all their skills to finding the killer. Their respective investigations zero in on a failing retailer of imitation Chinese antiques, a waterfront nightclub being run by a shady gambler, and the obscure connections that exist between them. When more bodies start to pile up, Wong must solve the case, or become a victim himself. But how can he hope to catch a killer who can commit murder within Street's own squad room?
Doomed to Die (1940, 67 min.)
When shipping magnate Cyrus Wentworth is murdered, Captain Street immediately arrests the only possible suspect: The disgruntled fiancé of his daughter, the only person in the room with him when he died. Reporter Bobbie Logan is convinced the case is not as simple as Street believes, and she hires San Francisco's leading private detective James Lee Wong to clear the couple of suspicion by finding the true killer. Complications emerge when evidence of connections between Wentworth, Tong criminal activity, and the mass-murder of 400 passengers onboard one of Wentworth's ships are revealed... and Mr. Wong himself comes under fire from gangsters and killers.
Phantom of Chinatown (1940, 61 min.)
When a famous archeologist and expert in ancient Chinese history is murdered during a lecture on his latest expedition, young Chinese-American and recent Oxford graduate Jimmy Wong teams with homicide detective Bill Street to solve the mystery of his murder. They soon find themselves snared in a web of international intrigue, involving agents of foreign powers, "eternal flames", secret imperial tombs, and dead men appearing to kill from beyond the grave.
BONUS FEATURES:
- Photo Gallery
- Bonus Serial Chapter: Red Barry (1938) - Chapter 1
- Classic Boris Karloff Movie Trailers
- Classic Cartoons of the Era
VCI: Jungle Queen, Cisco Kid Triple Feature in March
**VCI** has announced a March 25th release date for two DVDs. Details below:
Jungle Queen (1945) 13 Chapter Serial - Retail: $19.99, Our: $14.99
During World War II, the Nazi High Command sends agents into the African jungle to stir up the local Tongghili tribes against the British Allies. This allows them to plant Commander Elise Bork, posing as a scientist, and her subordinate, Lang, within the Tambosa Experimental Farm. Along with the help of Maati, an evil rival tribesman, they search for the legendary “Secret Sword”, which has mysterious powers. Two Americans, Bob Elliott (Edward Norris) and Chuck Kelly (Eddie Quillan) arrive to aid the Allies and meet Pamela Courtney (Lois Collier), who is looking for her father, an explorer who mysteriously disappeared. Bork and Lang feign friendship with the trio in order to find out what they know, before trying several ways to kill them. Their attempts always fail though, due to the well-timed appearances of Lothel (Ruth Roman), the beautiful and mysterious “Queen of the Jungle”, Tongghili’s spiritual leader. In desperation, the Nazis try to kill Lothel by letting loose wild animals, and setting fire to the jungle. Lothel, however, walks through the flames un-harmed and seems to tame even the wildest beast. And in the end, she helps our heroes end the Nazi terror and return peace to the jungle, before vanishing into a sheet of flame.
BONUS FEATURE:
Cisco Kid - Western Triple Feature - Retail: $6.99, Our: $5.49
The Daring Adventurer A.K.A. The Cisco Kid Returns (1945, 64 min)
Duncan Renaldo’s first time to play the character that he would forever more be associated with. Cisco assumes the identity of a murdered rancher in order to expose his killer, while also caring for the dead man’s young daughter.
Old New Mexico (1945, 62 min)
In “Old New Mexico” Cisco and Pancho kidnap a damsel-in-distress from a stagecoach in order to save her from a false murder charge and to smoke out the real killers.
The Gay Amigo (1949, 61 min)
Cisco Kid and Pancho are being blamed for a crime that they didn't commit, and must find the real culprits to clear themselves before the cavalry catches up to them.
BONUS FEATURES:
Jungle Queen (1945) 13 Chapter Serial - Retail: $19.99, Our: $14.99
During World War II, the Nazi High Command sends agents into the African jungle to stir up the local Tongghili tribes against the British Allies. This allows them to plant Commander Elise Bork, posing as a scientist, and her subordinate, Lang, within the Tambosa Experimental Farm. Along with the help of Maati, an evil rival tribesman, they search for the legendary “Secret Sword”, which has mysterious powers. Two Americans, Bob Elliott (Edward Norris) and Chuck Kelly (Eddie Quillan) arrive to aid the Allies and meet Pamela Courtney (Lois Collier), who is looking for her father, an explorer who mysteriously disappeared. Bork and Lang feign friendship with the trio in order to find out what they know, before trying several ways to kill them. Their attempts always fail though, due to the well-timed appearances of Lothel (Ruth Roman), the beautiful and mysterious “Queen of the Jungle”, Tongghili’s spiritual leader. In desperation, the Nazis try to kill Lothel by letting loose wild animals, and setting fire to the jungle. Lothel, however, walks through the flames un-harmed and seems to tame even the wildest beast. And in the end, she helps our heroes end the Nazi terror and return peace to the jungle, before vanishing into a sheet of flame.
BONUS FEATURE:
- Trailers
Cisco Kid - Western Triple Feature - Retail: $6.99, Our: $5.49
The Daring Adventurer A.K.A. The Cisco Kid Returns (1945, 64 min)
Duncan Renaldo’s first time to play the character that he would forever more be associated with. Cisco assumes the identity of a murdered rancher in order to expose his killer, while also caring for the dead man’s young daughter.
Old New Mexico (1945, 62 min)
In “Old New Mexico” Cisco and Pancho kidnap a damsel-in-distress from a stagecoach in order to save her from a false murder charge and to smoke out the real killers.
The Gay Amigo (1949, 61 min)
Cisco Kid and Pancho are being blamed for a crime that they didn't commit, and must find the real culprits to clear themselves before the cavalry catches up to them.
BONUS FEATURES:
- Photo Gallery
- Trailers
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