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Jamaica Inn Debuts on Blu in May
Cohen Media has announced a May 12th release date for the Blu-Ray debut of the 1939 Alfred Hitchcock film Jamaica Inn. Click here for details.
FOX BLU: Black Swan, Jesse James & Desk Set in Wave of 8
Fox has really picked up the pace in their Blu output this year and
the studio has decided to end 2013 with a bang by scheduling eight
Blu-Ray (below) releases for December 3rd:
- The Black Swan (Blu-Ray)
- Call of the Wild (Blu-Ray)
- Carmen Jones (Blu-Ray)
- Desk Set (Blu-Ray)
- The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (Blu-Ray)
- Jesse James (Blu-Ray)
- North to Alaska (Blu-Ray)
- The Undefeated (Blu-Ray)
UNIVERSAL: 10 Classic Westerns Collection
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Universal Classic Westerns March 12th Universal Retail $14.98, Our: $12.99 |
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Next week, Universal Classic Westerns from Universal is scheduled to street.
There is nothing new in the set, but it includes 10 great Westerns on 3 discs for the low retail price of $14.98. Details below.
NOTE: The DVD's are not two-sided (DVD-18's), but single sided DVD-9's.
Universal is proud to present 10 classic Westerns from the Golden Age of Hollywood in this 3-disc set.
DISC 1:
When the Daltons Rode (1940, 81 min.)
Randolph Scott, Brian Donlevy and Broderick Crawford give career-defining performances in this rousing Western classic based on the legend of the notorious Dalton gang.
When young lawyer Tod Jackson (Scott) arrives in pioneer-era Kansas, he learns his rancher friends, Grat and Bob Dalton (Donlevy and Crawford), are in danger of losing their land in a crooked development deal. Jackson tries to help them, but a fake murder charge turns the Daltons into outlaws. Now, Jackson is trapped between duty to his friends and obligation to the law in this action-filled adventure co-starring Kay Francis, George Bancroft and Andy Devine.
Texas Rangers Ride Again (1940, 68 min.)
To investigate ranch foreman Joe Yuma’s (Anthony Quinn) cattle rustling racket, Texas Ranger Jim Kingston (John Howard) poses as a fugitive outlaw to infiltrate the crooked gang.
The Spoilers (1942, 87 min.)
John Wayne, Marlene Dietrich and Randolph Scott shine in this all-star adventure classic about gold and greed in an Alaskan boomtown during the 1890s. When honest ship captain Roy Glennister (Wayne) gets swindled out of his mine claim, he turns to seductive saloon singer Cherry Malotte (Dietrich) for assistance in his battle with no-good town kingpin Alexander McNamara (Scott). It's an adventure as wild as the Northwest Territory itself, featuring an all-out fight to the finish between Wayne and Scott that's considered one of the most spectacular action sequences ever filmed!
The Virginian (1946, 90 min.)
Based on the best-selling love story of the West, The Virginian stars Joel McCrea as a local ranch hand who risks losing his best friend and the woman he loves when forced into a showdown with ruthless cattle thieves.
When Molly Wood (Barbara Britton), a well-educated Easterner, arrives in a small Wyoming town to be the new schoolteacher, the Virginian (McCrea) and his best friend, Steve (Sonny Tufts), immediately vie for her affection. Against the warnings of his friend, Steve falls in with the corrupt Trampas' (Brian Donlevy) gang and is caught cattle rustling. The Virginian must choose between their friendship or upholding the severe laws of the West.
DISC 2:
Albuquerque (1948, 91 min.)
Randolph Scott gives a stunning performance in this tale of greed and revenge in the Wild West. When Cole Armin (Scott) comes to Albuquerque to work for his successful Uncle John, he soon learns that the family business is out to eliminate any local competition.
Tiring of his uncle's underhanded tactics, Cole switches to a rival operation run by Ted Wallace and his sister Celia. But Cole soon learns John Armin is not a man to be crossed as the trio must fight for their business, and their lives, against his uncle's ruthless henchman, Juke Murkil (Lon Chaney Jr.), in this thrill packed Western.
Whispering Smith (1948, 89 min.)
Film legend Alan Ladd heads up a superior cast in this riveting, heart-pounding tale of crime and punishment. Luke "Whispering" Smith (Ladd) is a by-the-book, no-nonsense railroad detective who learns his friend, Murray Sinclair (Robert Preston) , has been fired from his railroad job. Seeking vengeance, Sinclair begins helping outlaw Barney Rebstock (Donald Crisp) wreck trains. Now, Smith must find and bring his old friend to justice... at any cost, in this suspenseful adventure filled with pistol-packing action.
Comanche Territory (1950, 76 min.)
Jim Bowie’s (Macdonald Carey) mining rights negotiation gets complicated when a beautiful saloon owner (Maureen O’Hara) rouses the local townsfolk.
DISC 3:
Sierra (1950, 83 min.)
Ring Hassard (Audie Murphy) and his father Jeff (Dean Jagger) live in a hidden valley in the mountains where they capture and tame wild horses. When Ring comes to the rescue of Riley Martin (Wanda Hendrix), a woman lawyer who has lost her way on the trail, it leads to a romance between them but also opens an investigation into Jeff's shadowy past and accusations of murder.
The Hassards encounter more trouble when a gang of horse thieves led by Big Matt Rango (Richard Rober) steal from them and then polot to kill them before justice is served. Wanda Hendrix, who was married to Audie Murphy at the time, makes a fetching heroine and Sierra is notable fore an early appearance by Tony Curtis in a villainous role and a colorful performance by Burl Ives who performs several Western ballads including "Drift Along" and "Hideaway."
Kansas Raiders (1950, 81 min)
Jesse James (Audie Murphy) and his brothers join William Quantrill (Brian Donlevy) and his vengeful raiders in an effort to save the Confederacy.
Tomahawk (1951, 82 min.)
Van Heflin stars as the legendary Indian sympathizer Jim Bridger in Tomahawk.
When the U.S. government decides to build a wagon route to Montana's gold in 1866, they must run through the middle of the Sioux hunting grounds. Bridger fights for justice and territorial rights for the Sioux Indians, which leads to full-scale conflict between the cavalry and Indians.
Featuring a strong supporting case including Yvonne De Carlo as a traveling wagon-show singer, Alex Nicol as a prejudiced lieutenant, Preston Foster and Rock Hudson as other members of the cavalry, and Susan Cabot as a Cheyenne woman, this Technicolor classic boasts superb scenery and action on a grand scale.
FOX: Wild River, Titanic, How Green & Gentleman's Agreement on Blu
Less than two weeks ago, we announced
two Fox sets exclusive for purchase at FoxConnect, but available for
rent here at ClassicFlix. Now, two releases from those sets are coming
out as singles on January 15th: Wild River (Blu-Ray) and Gentleman's Agreement (Blu-Ray).
On the same day, How Green Was My Valley (Blu-Ray) is going to be released, as well as Wild River on standard DVD (their first non-MOD or non-Blu release since Stars and Stripes Forever last December).
On January 1st, the previously announced then postponed, Titanic (Blu-Ray) will be streeting. Bonus features vary per release.
On the same day, How Green Was My Valley (Blu-Ray) is going to be released, as well as Wild River on standard DVD (their first non-MOD or non-Blu release since Stars and Stripes Forever last December).
On January 1st, the previously announced then postponed, Titanic (Blu-Ray) will be streeting. Bonus features vary per release.
OFFICIAL: The Quiet Man, Standard & Blu in January
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The Quiet Man (60th Anniversary Special Edition) January 22nd Olive Films Retail: $24.95, Our: $17.99 |
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The Quiet Man (Blu-Ray) January 22nd Olive Films Retail: $29.95, Our: |
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Of the many Republic titles recently licensed by Olive films, none has sparked more interest than John Ford's The Quiet Man (1952). This is primarily due to the lackluster quality of the DVD released ten years ago, and knowing that Olive has pledged to "get it right" regarding their restoration.
Well, it's now official. The Quiet Man has been announced with a street date of January 22nd on both standard DVD and Blu.
The Blu-Ray will have a special pre-order price of $17.98 until Thursday November 1st. Don't miss this special! Bonus features are below.
Newly re-mastered and restored in 2012 with a 4K HD transfer, John Ford’s The Quiet Man celebrates one of Hollywood’s most romantic and enduring epics. The first American feature to be filmed in Ireland’s picturesque countryside… Ford richly imbued this masterpiece with his love of Ireland and its people.
Sean Thornton (John Wayne) in an American boxer who swears off fighting after he accidentally kills an opponent in the ring. Returning to the Irish town of his youth, he purchases the home of his birth and finds happiness when he falls in love with the fiery Mary Kate (Maureen O’Hara). But her insistence that Sean conduct his courtship in a proper Irish manner with matchmaker Barry Fitzgerald along for the ride as “chaperone” is but one obstacle to their future happiness: the other is her brother (Victor McLaglen), who spitefully refuses to give his consent to their marriage, or to honor the tradition of paying a dowry to the husband.
Sean could care less about dowries, he would’ve punched out the bullying McLaglen long ago if he hadn’t sworn off fighting. But when Mary Kate accuses him of being a coward and walks out on him, Sean is finally ready to take matters into his own hands, the resulting fistfight erupts into the longest brawl ever filmed, followed by one of the most memorable reconciliations in movie history! The Quiet Man won a total of two Academy Awards including Best Director (Ford) and Best Cinematography and received five more nomination including Best Picture, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (McLaglen).
BONUS FEATURES:
- Printed Booklet: Joseph McBride on The Quiet Man Adapted from his biography: Searhing for John Ford
- The Making of The Quiet Man (1992, 28 min.) - Written and hosted by Leonard Maltin – Includes interviews with Michael Wayne, Toni Wayne LaCara and Andrew V. McLaglen
OLIVE: Johnny Guitar, Rio Grande - Standard & Blu in August
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | Johnny Guitar August 7th Olive Flims Retail: $24.95, Our: $17.99 | |
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | Johnny Guitar (Blu-Ray) August 7th Olive Flims Retail: $29.95, Our: | |
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | Rio Grande August 7th Olive Flims Retail: $19.95, Our: $14.99 | |
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | Rio Grande (Blu-Ray) August 7th Olive Flims Retail: $29.95, Our: | |
More top-notch Republic titles are on their way from Olive Films as Johnny Guitar (1954) and Rio Grande (1950) have been scheduled for an August 7th release date.
This is the hi-def debut for both, as well as the DVD bow for Guitar. Both Blu-Ray's will have a special pre-order price of $17.98 until Sunday May 13th.
VCI: The Australian Story in July
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | Trouble in the Sky (1960) July 27th VCI Retail: $19.99, Our: $15.99 | |
VCI has set a July 27th release date for The Australian Story (1952) A.K.A. Kangaroo.
It is a re-release of sorts as Genius put it out some time ago along with Gigolettes of Paris (1933) in a double feature which has since gone out of print. We have now replaced it here at ClassicFlix with this new release and made Gigolettes available separately for rental.
Also, this print is likely to be superior as VCI is touting it as "restored and remastered." Bonus features are not likely.
Retail will be $19.99, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only $15.99.
MORE BLU: Miracle on 34th Street (Blu-Ray) in October
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | Miracle on 34th Street (Blu-Ray) October 6th Fox Retail: $34.99, Our: $27.99 | |
Fox is continuing today's Blu theme by announcing an October 6th release date for Miracle on 34th Street (Blu-Ray). Bonus features below are from the most recent "Miracle" release and will presumably be carried over to this Blu edition.
It will retail for $34.99, but is available at ClassicFlix.com for only $27.99.
BONUS FEATURES:
- Feature Commentary By Maureen O'Hara
- AMC Backstory: Miracle On 34th Street
- Fox Movietone News Footage: Hollywood Spotlight
- Miracle On 34th Street TV Version
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Floating In History Featurette
- Promotional Short
- Poster Gallery
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