Showing posts with label Mickey Rooney. Show all posts
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OLIVE: Gary Cooper, Joel McCrea, Mickey Rooney & More in September
Olive Films has just announced four titles for release on DVD and Blu-Ray for various dates in September. Click here for details.
Francis the Talking Mule - The Complete Collection in April
A rare non-MOD, non-Blu-ray release coming from Universal as they have announced Francis the Talking Mule - The Complete Collection for release on April 29th. Click here to read the full story.
CRITERION: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (Blu-Ray - DVD Combo) in January
Criterion has scheduled a January 21st street date for a their Blu-Ray / DVD Combo of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. Click here to read the full story.
OLIVE: Penny Serenade, Only the Valiant Plus Hope & Kaye Comedies
Olive Films has announced a total of six new titles for late August, all of which are new to Blu-Ray. Of the pack, Penny Serenade (1941) and Only the Valiant (1951) will get both DVD & Blu releases.
Serenade, starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, will be most welcome as it should hopefully be the definitive release for the often abused public domain drama. Valiant, starring Gregory Peck and Barbara Payton, with a deep supporting cast, was previously released by Lionsgate.
The four below were released on DVD by Olive in 2010 & 2011 and are now scheduled for an upgrade to hi-def.
Serenade, starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, will be most welcome as it should hopefully be the definitive release for the often abused public domain drama. Valiant, starring Gregory Peck and Barbara Payton, with a deep supporting cast, was previously released by Lionsgate.
The four below were released on DVD by Olive in 2010 & 2011 and are now scheduled for an upgrade to hi-def.
- Knock on Wood (Blu-Ray) (1954) - Danny Kaye, Mai Zetterling
- My Favorite Spy (Blu-Ray) (1951) - Bob Hope, Hedy Lamarr, Francis L. Sullivan, Arnold Moss, John Archer, Frank Faylen, Marc Lawrence, Mike Mazurki
- Off Limits (Blu-Ray) (1953) - Bob Hope, Mickey Rooney, Marilyn Maxwell
- On the Double (Blu-Ray) (1961) - Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford, Diana Dors
OLIVE: Devil and Miss Jones, Ruthless, Sun Shines Bright & 3 More
Six more titles are coming from Olive Films on March 26th. All will be released on both standard DVD and Blu-Ray.
They are:
- The Atomic Kid (1954) - Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss, Elaine Devry, Bill Goodwin, Whit Bissell
- China Gate (1957) - Gene Barry, Angie Dickinson, Nat 'King' Cole, Paul Dubov, Lee Van Cleef & dir. by Samuel Fuller
- The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) - Jean Arthur, Robert Cummings, Charles Coburn, Edmund Gwenn, Spring Byington, S.Z. Sakall, William Demarest & dir. by Sam Wood
- Hell's Half Acre (1954) - Wendell Corey, Evelyn Keyes, Elsa Lanchester, Marie Windsor, Nancy Gates
- Ruthless (1948) - Zachary Scott, Louis Hayward, Diana Lynn, Sydney Greenstreet, Lucille Bremer, Martha Vickers, Raymond Burr & dir. by Edgar G. Ulmer
- The Sun Shines Bright (1953) - Charles Winniger, Arleen Whelan, John Russell, Stepin Fetchit, Grant Withers, Milburn Stone & dir. by John Ford
KINO: Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936) Standard & Blu in June
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | Little Lord Fauntleroy June 26th Kino Retail $24.95, Our: $19.99 |   |
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | Little Lord Fauntleroy (Blu-Ray) June 26th Kino Retail $29.95, Our: $23.99 | |
More from the estate of David O. Selznick as Kino has announced a June 26th release date for Little Lord Fauntleroy (1932) on both standard DVD and Blu-Ray.
A public domain title, this is the only authorized edition from the estate of David O. Selznick, restored and remastered in high definition from the George Eastman House.
Bonus features are not expected.
TCM VAULT: Sony's Film Noir Classics, Vol. 3 in January
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: TITLES: | Film Noir Classics, Vol. 3 (TCM Vault) January 16th Sony My Name is Julia Ross (1945), The Mob (1951), Drive a Crooked Road (1954), Tight Spot (1955), The Burglar (1957) |
Sony's Film Noir Classics sets continue with Film Noir Classics, Vol. 3 due on January 16th.
Released via the TCM Vault line, all five films are new to DVD. Bonus features, aside from an introduction from Martin Scorsese, will probably be minimal.
Available exclusively for purchase at TCM.com, this set will be available for rent here at ClassicFlix and nowhere else!
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, The Film Foundation and Turner Classic Movies partner on the third collection in the series, Columbia Pictures Film Noir Classics III.
This collection of previously unreleased noir favorites hurl you into a shadowy world of hit men, kidnappers, corrupt cops, bank robbers, mob informers, femme fatales and hard-luck losers.
My Name is Julia Ross (1945)
Nina Foch plays an unemployed secretary lured to an isolated mansion by insidious characters.
The Mob (1951)
In one of his most dynamic roles, Broderick Crawford plays a police detective who goes undercover as a dock worker in New Orleans to expose The Mob.
Drive a Crooked Road (1954)
Mickey Rooney gives a fine, underrated performance as a race car enthusiast blackmailed into driving the getaway car at a bank robbery.
Tight Spot (1955)
Ginger Rogers, cast against type, is a tough, uncooperative witness in a criminal case threatened by her association with gangsters in Tight Spot.
The Burglar (1957)
Dan Duryea stars as a cunning jewel thief who recruits Jayne Mansfield, Mickey Shaughnessy and Peter Capell for one final heist before retiring.
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.
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.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (Blu-Ray) in February
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (Blu-Ray) February 7th MGM Retail: $19.99, Our: $15.99 | |
Currently exclusive to Wal-Mart, and available for rent here at ClassicFlix, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (Blu-Ray) has been announced for wide release by MGM on February 7th.
It will retail for 19.99 but is available at ClassicFlix.com for only $15.99. Bonus features below.
On a winding desert highway, eight vacation-bound motorists share an experience that alters their plans - and their lives! After a mysterious stranger divulges the location of a stolen fortune, they each speed off in a mind-bending, car-bashing race for the loot -- and the most side-splitting laughfest in history.
Spencer Tracy heads a hilariously zany cast that stars Hollywood's greatest comedians (Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Buddy Hackett, Ethel Merman, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn, Phil Silvers, Terry-Thomas and Jonathan Winters) and features cameo appearances by every joker and jester in the business, from Don Knotts and Jerry Lewis to The Three Stooges. Nominated for 6 Oscars, It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is "an explosive motion picture experience" (Variety)!
BONUS FEATURES:
- Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute
- Extended Scenes
- Theatrical & Re-Issue Trailer
WARNER ARCHIVE: Jean Harlow 100th Anniversary Collection
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: TITLES: | Jean Harlow 100th Anniversary Collection November 1st Warner Retail: $64.99, Our: $59.99 Bombshell (1933), The Girl from Missouri (1934), Reckless (1935),Riffraff (1936), Suzy (1936), Personal Property (1937), Saratoga(1937) | |
The buzz of the web for some time, Warner has officially announced their Jean Harlow 100th Anniversary Collection.
Although a Warner Archive release, and not a standard DVD set, it is still a throwback similar to the kind of sets Warner Bros. used to produce as it contains bonus features as well as having each title with individual cases and artwork.
Seven films on seven DVDs, this set is available for sale now at WBShop. The normal lag time of eight weeks for Archive titles is waved for this set some as we will have all seven available on November 1st.
A true trend-setter, the first “Platinum Blonde” provided the template for an archetype that stretches from one century into the next. True film buffs owe it to themselves to celebrate, discover, or rediscover her achievements as an actor.
Join us in paying tribute with this special collection, celebrating her centennial year with seven of her films, three newly remastered. None ever before available on DVD. Lovingly packaged in a striking, glamour filled slipcase filled with special features.
Bombshell (1933)
Glamour queen Lola (Harlow) is quitting the movie biz – something her manipulative press agent (Lee Tracy) can’t allow!
The Girl from Missouri (1934)
Eadie’s not easy! A plucky bachelorette (Harlow) intends to bag a New York millionaire…without abandoning her virtue.
Reckless (1935)
Harlow goes dramatic as a Broadway star accused of murder after the death of her high-living, high society hubby. With William Powell, the last real-life love of Harlow’s short life.
Riffraff (1936)
She works in a cannery. He’s a fisherman. But their playful romance is fated to give way to a tragedy surrounding union activism. She’s Harlow, he’s Spencer Tracy.
Suzy (1936)
Harlow, Cary Grant, and Franchot Tone are involved in a World War I triangle of romance and spy intrigue.
Personal Property (1937)
Debt-ridden socialite Harlow puts on a show of wealth to impress a suitor who’s also making a pretense of fortune. Robert Taylor is the butler who sees through the ruses.
Saratoga (1937)
In Harlow’s final film she plays the daughter of a horse breeder who is engaged to a millionaire, but drawn to a bookie played by Clark Gable.
BONUS FEATURES:
- Portfolio of seven 5” x 7” MGM studio portraits of Miss Harlow
- Trailers for six films, including newly discovered trailers for Bombshell, The Girl From Missouri, and Personal Property
- Rare, never before heard Reckless pre-recording sessions including Jean Harlow’s unused vocals captured live on the MGM stage
- Lux Radio Theater presentation "Madame Sans-Gene" with Jean Harlow and Robert Taylor (Audio Only)
- Two Leo is on the Air radio “air trailers”
Breakfast at Tiffany's (Blu-Ray) in September - 3 DAY SPECIAL PRICE
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | Breakfast at Tiffany's (Blu-Ray) (1961) September 20th Paramount Retail: $29.99, Our: |  |
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Paramount has set a September 20th release date for Breakfast at Tiffany's (Blu-Ray).
All the bonus features from the 2009 standard release will carry over -- some in HD (details below). Retail will be $29.99, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only $23.99. However, for 3 days only (until July 10th), we'll have it for the SPECIAL LOW PRE-ORDER PRICE of $19.98. ORDER TODAY!
SYNOPSIS:
From the opening strains of Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer's haunting Oscar-winning song "Moon River," you’ll once again be under the alluring spell of that madcap, carefree New York playgirl known as Holly Golighty (Audrey Hepburn) in this 24-carat romantic comedy based on Truman Capote's best-selling novella.
George Peppard is the struggling and "sponsored" young writer who finds himself swept into Holly's dizzying, delightfully unstructured lifestyle as she determinedly scours Manhattan for a suitable millionaire to marry. The sparkling special features on this Anniversary Edition DVD only add to the luster of director Black Edwards' timeless film classic. Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen, Martin Balsam and Mickey Rooney co-star: Mancini won an additional Academy Award for his enthralling musical score.
BONUS FEATURES:
- Commentary by Producer Richard Shepherd
- A Golightly Gathering (HD)
- Henry Mancini: More Than Music (HD)
- Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective (HD)
- Featurettes:
- The Making of a Classic
- It's So Audrey - A Style Icon
- Brilliance in a Blue Box
- Audrey's Letter to Tiffany
- Behind the Gates: The Tour
- Original Theatrical Trailer (HD)
- Galleries
BOB HOPE, MICKEY ROONEY: Off Limits in March
| WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE: | Off Limits (1953) March 8th Olive Films Retail: $24.95, Our: $17.99 | |
Olive Films has announced a March 8th release date for Off Limits (1953). The Bob Hope / Mickey Rooney comedy also stars Marilyn Maxwell and boxing great Jack Dempsey.
Retail will be $24.95, but it's available at ClassicFlix.com for only $17.99. Bonus features are not expected.
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