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Caught in the Draft/Give Me a Sailor [1938] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Martha Raye, Bob Hope, Betty Grable, Jack Whiting, Clarence Kolb
directed by: Elliott Nugent, David Butler

Release Date October 08, 2002

CD-Charts Position 2
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The Glenn Miller Story [1954] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: James Stewart, June Allyson, Harry Morgan, Charles Drake, George Tobias
directed by: Anthony Mann

Release Date March 04, 2003
I first saw this film on TV 20 years ago and am very pleased that it has come out in a crisp DVD version. James Stewart gives a very watchable portrayal of the struggle and triumph of the famous American musician, while June Allyson gives a moving performance that shows that her star on the Walk of Fame is richly merited. The film contains some of Miller's most famous compositions like In the Mood - the climax of this in the film against the background of a German air raid is heartening as well as causing the audience within the film to cheer and applaud. A very enjoyable way to spend the afternoon (or later).
Highly recommended.

CD-Charts Position 3
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AMC Movies: James Cagney Classics (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: James Cagney, Evelyn Daw, William Frawley, Mona Barrie, Gene Lockhart
directed by: Victor Schertzinger, Frank Lloyd, H.C. Potter, John G. Blystone

Release Date November 25, 2003
I first saw this film on TV 20 years ago and am very pleased that it has come out in a crisp DVD version. James Stewart gives a very watchable portrayal of the struggle and triumph of the famous American musician, while June Allyson gives a moving performance that shows that her star on the Walk of Fame is richly merited. The film contains some of Miller's most famous compositions like In the Mood - the climax of this in the film against the background of a German air raid is heartening as well as causing the audience within the film to cheer and applaud. A very enjoyable way to spend the afternoon (or later).
Highly recommended.

CD-Charts Position 4
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A Christmas Carol [1938] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Mel Blanc, Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Kathleen Lockhart, Terry Kilburn
directed by: Hugh Harman, Edwin L. Marin

Release Date November 08, 2005
I captured this on video some twenty years ago, but, unfortunately, missed recording the first five minutes. Never mind, it has been a perennial Christmas favourite. Despite the passage of years, it still comes out each December. In fact, if it were not for this film I would probably not have retained my video player! A month ago, I left my previous job and was rewarded with a multi region DVD recorder/player. I immediately sent off for the DVD via Amazon. I can now see the whole film!!

The film is a marvellous evocation of a by-gone era, but one we would all like to still experience. The cast is consistently excellent, the musical accompaniment subtle, appropriate and totally unevasive, and the film captures the mood and ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
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The Glenn Miller Story [1953]

starring: James Stewart, June Allyson, Harry Morgan, Charles Drake, George Tobias
directed by: Anthony Mann

Release Date July 01, 1999
I first saw this film on TV 20 years ago and am very pleased that it has come out in a crisp DVD version. James Stewart gives a very watchable portrayal of the struggle and triumph of the famous American musician, while June Allyson gives a moving performance that shows that her star on the Walk of Fame is richly merited. The film contains some of Miller's most famous compositions like In the Mood - the climax of this in the film against the background of a German air raid is heartening as well as causing the audience within the film to cheer and applaud. A very enjoyable way to spend the afternoon (or later).
Highly recommended.

CD-Charts Position 6
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Myra Breckinridge [1970] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Jim Backus, Roger C. Carmel, John Carradine, Andy Devine, Farrah Fawcett

Release Date March 09, 2004
HAVING ACQUIRED A COPY OF THIS VIDEO AFTER YEARS OF SEARCHING FOR IT, I HAD SEEN THIS IN THE USA.

THIS INFAMOUS VERSION OF GORE VIDAL'S SATIRIC NOVEL ABOUT A GAY MOVIE BUFF WHO HAS A GENDER CHANGE OPERATION(TURNING HIM INT TO RAQUEL WELCH!)NOT GREAT, BUT THE PRETENTIOUS PSYCHEDELIC STYLE AND PARADE OF OLD MOVIE STARS IN CAMEO ROLES MAKE IT A MUST SEE FOR CAMP ENTHUSIASTS AND SIXTIES NOSTALGISTS.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Hedy Lamarr Collection: The Strange Woman/Dishonored Lady [2002] (NTSC)

starring: Hedy Lamarr, George Sanders, Louis Hayward, Gene Lockhart, Hillary Brooke
directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer, Robert Stevenson

Release Date March 25, 2003
HAVING ACQUIRED A COPY OF THIS VIDEO AFTER YEARS OF SEARCHING FOR IT, I HAD SEEN THIS IN THE USA.

THIS INFAMOUS VERSION OF GORE VIDAL'S SATIRIC NOVEL ABOUT A GAY MOVIE BUFF WHO HAS A GENDER CHANGE OPERATION(TURNING HIM INT TO RAQUEL WELCH!)NOT GREAT, BUT THE PRETENTIOUS PSYCHEDELIC STYLE AND PARADE OF OLD MOVIE STARS IN CAMEO ROLES MAKE IT A MUST SEE FOR CAMP ENTHUSIASTS AND SIXTIES NOSTALGISTS.

CD-Charts Position 8
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The James Cagney Collection: The Time of Your Life/Blood on the Sun/Something to Sing About

starring: James Cagney, Evelyn Daw, William Frawley, Mona Barrie, Gene Lockhart
directed by: Victor Schertzinger, Frank Lloyd, H.C. Potter

Release Date October 26, 1999
HAVING ACQUIRED A COPY OF THIS VIDEO AFTER YEARS OF SEARCHING FOR IT, I HAD SEEN THIS IN THE USA.

THIS INFAMOUS VERSION OF GORE VIDAL'S SATIRIC NOVEL ABOUT A GAY MOVIE BUFF WHO HAS A GENDER CHANGE OPERATION(TURNING HIM INT TO RAQUEL WELCH!)NOT GREAT, BUT THE PRETENTIOUS PSYCHEDELIC STYLE AND PARADE OF OLD MOVIE STARS IN CAMEO ROLES MAKE IT A MUST SEE FOR CAMP ENTHUSIASTS AND SIXTIES NOSTALGISTS.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Something to Sing About [1936]

starring: James Cagney, Evelyn Daw, William Frawley, Mona Barrie, Gene Lockhart
directed by: Victor Schertzinger

Release Date December 16, 2003
HAVING ACQUIRED A COPY OF THIS VIDEO AFTER YEARS OF SEARCHING FOR IT, I HAD SEEN THIS IN THE USA.

THIS INFAMOUS VERSION OF GORE VIDAL'S SATIRIC NOVEL ABOUT A GAY MOVIE BUFF WHO HAS A GENDER CHANGE OPERATION(TURNING HIM INT TO RAQUEL WELCH!)NOT GREAT, BUT THE PRETENTIOUS PSYCHEDELIC STYLE AND PARADE OF OLD MOVIE STARS IN CAMEO ROLES MAKE IT A MUST SEE FOR CAMP ENTHUSIASTS AND SIXTIES NOSTALGISTS.

CD-Charts Position 10
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A Christmas Carol [1938] [1951]

starring: Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Kathleen Lockhart, Terry Kilburn, Barry Mackay
directed by: Joseph L Mankiewicz.

Release Date November 05, 1990
With a central performance by Alistair Sim that is nothing short of brilliant this movie deserved to be restored to its original condition for DVD but wasn't. I have not seen any prior reviews that commented on the crappy quality of this print but crappy it is, sadly.

Cut to fit the TV screen, it is a poor quality print. No subtitles. No closing credits. A lack of sharpness and definition to the picture and sound. The "extras" are not worth bothering with. Disappointing is what it is.

Kathleen Harrison is superb as is the supporting cast of British film luminaries. They and Alistair deserved better. Cheap and looks it.

Bah! Humbug!!