OLIVE: Hoodlum Empire, Cloak and Dagger, Enforcer & Lonely Trail

Four more titles are coming from Olive Films on April 30th. All will be released on both standard DVD and Blu-Ray. Non bold titles were previously released on DVD, while bold titles are making their DVD and Blu debuts.

They are:

• Cloak and Dagger (1946) - Gary Cooper, Lilli Palmer, Robert Alda
• The Enforcer (1951) - Humphrey Bogart, Zero Mostel, Ted de Corsia, Everett Sloane
• Hoodlum Empire (1952) - Brian Donlevy, Claire Trevor, Forrest Tucker, Vera Ralston, Luther Adler, John Russell, Gene Lockhart, Grant Withers
• The Lonely Trail (1936) - John Wayne, Ann Rutherford, Cy Kendall

All can be found in the recent additions section.

WARNER ARCHIVE: The Andy Hardy Collection, Vol. 1

Announced and released by Warner Bros. on Thursday, The Andy Hardy Collection, Vol. 1 has been added to our unparalleled selection of classic titles.

Although not in original release order of the series, all have either been newly remastered or digitally upgraded. Bonus features are not forthcoming.

NOTE: We've added an Andy Hardy link in our Series "genre."

SYNOPSIS:
Andy Hardy, the original teen supreme, comes careening to your screen in the first of a series of collections!

MGM’s 1937 adaptation of Aurania Rouverol’s play Skidding, A Family Affair, proved such a stunning success that production commenced on a series inspired by it almost immediately. Carrying over three of A Family Affair’s cast members (Mickey Rooney as Andy Hardy, Cecilia Parker as sister Marian, and Sara Haden as Aunt Milly), the Hardy series was launched in 1937 with You’re Only Young Once and the addition of Lewis Stone (Judge Hardy), Fay Holden (Mrs. Hardy) and Ann Rutherford (Polly Benedict). It was not long before Rooney’s boundless energy and talent stole the show (and the hearts of teenage girls all over the USA), and Andy Hardy took over the series. Not that anyone minded!

This collection features a sextet of sensational picks from the Hardy series, none of which have ever been available on DVD, some not available in any format. Each film comes packaged in its own DVD case, complete with artwork based on the original posters. Each film has either been newly remastered, or digitally upgraded from a recent progressive master source, specifically for this new DVD release. All best-available film elements have been used in the creation of this collection, and although none of these films have been 'fully restored', the result is a distinct improvement in quality for each picture, and the first new work done to any of these films in over 20 years.

You’re Only Young Once (1937)
On vacation with his family on California’s Catalina Island, Andy Hardy falls head over swim fins for a sophisticated young beauty (Eleanor Lynn). Judge Hardy warns his son that she is too fast for him.

Out West with the Hardys (1938)
The Hardys out west! While Judge Hardy gets into a legal wrangle to save an old friend’s ranch, Andy tries to turn a bronco into a jalopy and Marian tries to lasso herself a cowpoke.

Judge Hardy and Son (1939)
Tasked by Judge Hardy with locating the estranged daughter of an elderly immigrant couple, Andy Hardy finds himself juggling four different girls when his mother falls seriously ill. With Maria Ouspenskaya.

Andy Hardy Meets Debutante (1940)
When Andy falls for the picture of a glamorous debutante (Diana Lewis) he tags along with Judge Hardy’s crusade to save a NYC orphanage in hopes of meeting her. Lucky for Andy he has gal pal Betsy Booth (Judy Garland) around to help out.

Andy Hardy's Private Secretary (1941)
All set to graduate from high school and Andy flunks his English exam – in spite of the fact that the Judge has gone to all the trouble of getting him his very own private secretary (captivating Kathryn Grayson in her screen debut).

Life Begins for Andy Hardy (1941)
After graduating from high school, Andy heads for New York, giddy with visions of high finance, chic women and posh nightclubs. But the big city is tough on a small-town boy. With Judy Garland in her final appearance as Betsy Booth.

Gone With the Wind - 70th Anniversary Editions in November

WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE:

Gone With the Wind (2-Disc 70th Anniversary Special Edition) November 17th Warner Retail: $24.98, Our: $19.99

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WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE:

Gone With the Wind (5-Disc 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition) November 17th Warner Retail: $69.92, Our: $54.99

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WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE:

Gone With the Wind (Blu-Ray) 2-Disc 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition November 17th Warner Retail: $84.99, Our: $64.99

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Known about for some time, Warner has officially announced a November 17th release date for three different releases of Gone With the Wind - 70th Anniversary Edition. Prices are above with all the bonus features and premiums below.

Both the SD and BD Ultimate Collector's Editions will be available for rent and purchase, while the 2-disc SD Special Edition, which has the same content as discs 1 and 2 in the U.C.E., will only be available to buy.

CONTENTS:

Gone With the Wind (2-Disc 70th Anniversary Special Edition)

Contains the movie over 2 discs with commentary by historian Rudy Behlmer

Gone With the Wind (5-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition) & Gone With the Wind (Blu-Ray) 2-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition

Includes the first two discs in the 2-disc S.E. as well as the following:

DISC 3 (About the Movie):

• "The Making of a Legend: Gone With The Wind" the 1989 documentary made by Selznick's sons.
• "Restoring a Legend" - An in-depth look at the restoration.
• Dixie Hails "Gone with the Wind". Footage from 1939 Atlanta and 1961 Civil War Centennial Atlanta premieres.
• Historical theatrical short "The Old South" (1940) directed by Fred Zinnerman.
• Atlanta Civil War Centennial 1961 premiere newsreel
• International prologue
• Foreign language version sample scenes
• Theatrical Trailers

DISC 4 (About the Cast):

• Three Documentaries:
  • "Melanie Remembers: Olivia de Havilland Recalls Gone With The Wind"
  • "Clark Gable: A King Remembered"
  • "Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond"
• The Supporting Players - Cameo portraits of an unforgettable ensemble
  
  • At Tara
    
    • The O’Hara Plantation in Georgia
    • Thomas Mitchell as Gerald O’Hara
    • Barbara O’Neill as Ellen, his wife
  • Their Daughters
    
    • Evelyn Keyes as Suellen
    • Ann Rutherford as Carreen
  • The House Servants
    
    • Hattie McDaniel as Mammy
    • Oscar Polk as Pork
    • Butterfly McQueen as Prissy
  • At Twelve Oaks
    
    • Leslie Howard as Ashley Wilkes
    • Rand Brooks as Charles Hamilton, her brother
    • Carroll Nye as Frank Kennedy, a guest
  • In Atlanta
    
    • Laura Hope Crews as Aunt Pittypat Hamilton
    • Eddie Anderson as Uncle Peter, her coachman
    • Harry Davenport as Dr. Meade
    • Jane Darwell as Mrs. Merriwether
    • Ona Munson as Belle Watling
    • Cammie King as Bonnie Blue Butler

DISC 5:

• Warner Bros. Home Entertainment presents 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year – New documentary about Hollywood’s watershed year narrated by Kenneth Branagh
• Gone with the Wind: The Legend Lives On -- Exploring the legacy of the most beloved film through illuminating interviews, footage and visits to historical sites, events and museums
• Moviola: The Scarlett O'Hara Wars 1980 WBTV Special never before on home video
• Trailers

Plus these Premiums

• 20-page reproduction of the original and complete 1939 Souvenir Program
• 40-page Production History Book with photos and production notes
• Eight Frameable 5x7 Art Prints
• CD soundtrack sampler featuring eight tracks
  
  • Main Title
  • Tara
  • The Barbecue
  • Escape From Atlanta
  • I'll Never Be Hungry Again!
  • Paddock Scene 5:27
  • Scarlett In The Mist/Rhett Leaves
  • Flashback/Finale

NOTE:

• The 2-disc Blu-Ray release will have all the content above on 2 discs
• Exclusive to the Blu-Ray Ultimate Collector’s Edtion: MGM: When The Lion Roars Documentary

NOTE: The bonus features on discs 3 and 4 of the U.C.E. are identical to those on the previous 4-disc release. However, this new release has a fifth disc with all new bonus features and new premiums to go along with a spectacular new transfer.

VCI: Noir and Westerns in March

What: Darn Good Westerns, Vol. 1 When: March 31st Studio: VCI Price: Retail $29.99, Our: $19.99 Titles: Hellgate (1952), Fangs of the Wild (1954), Train to Tombstone (1950), Panhandle (1948), Operation Haylift (1950) & Wildfire: The Story of a Horse (1945)

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What: Film Noir Double Feature, Vol. 3 When: March 31st Studio: VCI Price: Retail $19.99, Our: $14.99 Titles: The Amazing Mr. X (1948) & Reign of Terror (1949, 88 min.)

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VCI is keeping a good pace this year with two more announcements both scheduled for release on March 31st. The first is a new line of Westerns called Darn Good Westerns, Vol. 1. Like their recent sets that contain triple features, this 2 disc set will also have triple features on each disc with a solid A and two B's.

The titles are: Hellgate (1952), Fangs of the Wild (1954), Train to Tombstone (1950), Panhandle (1948), Operation Haylift (1950) & Wildfire: The Story of a Horse (1945). Some of the stars include Joan Leslie, Sterling Hayden, Ward Bond, James Arness, Don 'Red' Barry, Rod Cameron, Ann Rutherford, Joe Sawyer, Charles Chaplin Jr., Onslow Stevens, Tom Neal, Bob Steele & Sterling Holloway. All six are making their DVD debut. Retail $29.99, Our: $19.99.

Also out on the same day is Film Noir Double Feature, Vol. 3 (4 1/2 years after Vol. 2). Containing two titles that have had PD releases [The Amazing Mr. X (1948) & Reign of Terror (1949)], this single disc double feature is sure to contain the best looking prints available, and each film has commentaries to boot! Retail $19.99, Our: $14.99. Details below.

Darn Good Westerns, Vol. 1

DISC 1:

Hellgate (1952, 87 min.)
This post-Civil War yarn was adapted from the story of Dr. Mudd, the physician who attended John Wilkes Booth, assassin of President Lincoln. In 1867 Kansas, veterinarian Sterling Hayden treats an injured stranger who turns out to have been a guerrilla raider--and Hayden soon finds himself serving a term in one of the world's most terrifying prisons under sadistic commandant Ward Bond.

Fangs of the Wild (1954, 71 min.)
A boy who has frequently cried "Wolf!" now cries "Murder!"--and this time he's telling the truth. But because of his fib-filled history, when he claims to have seen hunter Charles Chaplin Jr. shoot and kill a fellow hunter, no one will believe the lad. No one, that is...except Chaplin. Beautiful Big Bear scenery co-stars in this suspenseful drama.

Train to Tombstone (1950, 56 min.)
There are roaring wheels and roaring thrills as the Tombstone train crosses "unfriendly Indian" territory with the usual offbeat assortment of passengers (a la Stagecoach), among them a "law officer" (Robert Lowery) who is actually a crook with his eye on the train's government gold shipment. Can passenger Donald Barry be trusted, or is he yet another outlaw?

BONUS FEATURES:

• Original Theatrical Trailers
• Video Short: "Hold 'Em Cowboy"

DISC 2:

Panhandle (1948, 85 min.)
John Sands (Rod Cameron), a reformed gunman, now a storekeeper in a Mexican border town, again straps on gun belt and six-shooters to find the killer of his brother. Fists and bullets fly when he finds that he must contend not only with badmen, but with lawmen who remember his outlaw past. Shot amidst rugged Lone Pine, California scenery, and co-written and co-produced by future Hollywood legend Blake Edwards—who also plays the role of a baby-faced killer!

Operation Haylift (1950, 74 min.)
The infamous 1949 real-life blizzards that threatened Nevada cattle herds are recreated in this drama with Bill Williams and Ann Rutherford as ranchers imperiled by the snows until the U.S. Air Force organizes "Operation Haylift." Co-written by Joe Sawyer, one of the leading players, and made with USAF cooperation (and film footage of the actual operation).

Wildfire: The Story of a Horse (1945, 58 min.)

BONUS FEATURES:

• Rare Photos of the Actual "Operation Haylift"
• Video Feature: Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake.

Film Noir Double Feature, Vol. 3

The Amazing Mr. X (1948, 77 min.)
Mystery, romance and warm drama – a charlatan, portrayed by Turhan Bey, poses as a spiritualistic medium to manipulate his chief victim portrayed by Lynn Bari. The victim’s sister (Cathy O’Donnell) suspicious of Bey, sets out to prove him a fraud – until she falls in love with him. Bey is so influenced by Miss O’Donnell that he decides to give up his fraudulent ways. But, it may be too late! Blackmail may be the undoing of the charlatan turned repentant.

Reign of Terror A.K.A The Black Book (1949, 88 min.)
France 1794 – a taut, fast paced adventure set during the French Revolution that plays more like a gritty Film Noir thriller; courtesy of auteur director Anthony Mann and cameraman extraordinaire John Alton, plus an expert cast led by Robert Cummings who turns in a surprisingly tough performance and the most lovely Arlene Dahl.

BONUS FEATURES:

• The Amazing Mr. X Commentary by Jay Fenton
• Reign of Terror Commentary by Alan Rode
• Photo Poster Gallery
• Trailes