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Mary Poppins (2 Disc 40th Anniversary Special Edition)

starring: Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns, Hermione Baddeley
directed by: Robert Stevenson

Release Date March 07, 2005
This film follows the character of Mary Poppins the nanny who's practically perfect in every way. This timeless classic has magical and unforgettable songs for the whole family to enjoy. And this special 40th anniversary edition has some brilliant extras from a new short story with Julie Andrews, cut songs and a documentary of the making of the film.

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Bedknobs And Broomsticks [1971]

starring: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe, John Ericson
directed by: Robert Stevenson

Release Date July 22, 2002
What looked like fun actually ends up making witch craft look ok for kids. It quite simply is not.

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One Of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing

starring: Peter Ustinov, Helen Hayes, Clive Revill, Derek Nimmo, Joan Sims
directed by: Robert Stevenson

Release Date May 03, 2004
Yes, there's slapstick, but it's the best - see the fight between museum guards and Chinese criminals, using stuffed animals as weapons, or the rematch pitting the Chinese against British nannies armed only with umbrellas and a determination not to take any more nonsense from you, young man! But a lot of the comedy comes from character and script, and perfect playing from all concerned. Ustinov, Hayes and Nimmo stand out, but Roy Kinnear and Geoffrey Pearson are in there somewhere, along with a long string of British character actors. The maid at Lord Castleberry's home has one brilliant wordless moment "Florence will look after you!" (Florence humphs silently). OK, so these days, we wouldn't have Europeans disguising themselves as Asiatics with blue ... Read More:

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Darby O'Gill And The Little People [1959]

starring: Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro, Sean Connery, Jimmy O'Dea, Kieron Moore
directed by: Robert Stevenson

Release Date March 29, 2004
I first saw this innocent looking Disney film when I was about 14 and it absolutely TERRIFIED me and left me with nightmares for months. And I was no sheltered child... having seen many horror and other 18 certificate films way before I got to that age ...but none of them left a dent like this U certificate Disney film.

Then recently I bought the film for nostalgic purposes to see if it still had the same effect (I'm now in my late twenties) and though it doesn't now I can still see why it did. Basically the film is all about Irish folklore and one of the ideas was of a 'Howling Banshee' - a ghost that appeared and wailed whenever someone was about to die. But unlike most ghosts in horror films, this one was inescapable in that it didn't try ... Read More:

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Blackbeard's Ghost [1968]

starring: Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Elsa Lanchester
directed by: Robert Stevenson

Release Date March 07, 2005
Peter Ustinov ad-libs his way through most of this film and Dean Jones does admirably as his straight man. Together they make a great double act that kept me laughing all the way through. Throw in a moustachioed villain with the wonderful name of Silky Seymour, some batty old ladies, a load of slapstick and a cheer-raising athletics contest and you have a great couple of hours of fun for adults and children alike. Highly recommended.

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Old Yeller [1957]

starring: Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Jeff York
directed by: Robert Stevenson

Release Date April 03, 2006
The plot of this movie is one that has been told time and time again, yet never seems to get old - an animal (in this case a dog) and a boy become friends. In this movie, however, it is told beautifully.

The basic story is:

The father has had to go away, leaving his wife and their two sons to take care of their farm (which they need, as the don't have any money, so they have to grow/rear their own food), which seems to be running well, when a stray dog befriends the younger boy. The older boy wants nothing to do with the dog, but when Old Yeller saves his brother's life, the older boy and Yeller become inseparable.

As the title of this review says, this movie is a real tear-jerker, because of it's tragic ending, which I ... Read More:

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That Darn Cat [1965]

starring: Hayley Mills, Dean Jones, Dorothy Provine, Roddy McDowall
directed by: Robert Stevenson

Release Date August 07, 2006
There is no doubt about it, back in "those days" entertainment was entertainment. The story is silly, and in many cases very predictable - however be that as it may. This movie is a Walt Disney delight. The cat is the show stealer and is responsible for many laughs. Of course that is what it is all about. A laugh a minute. The acting is good and reliable, no special effects stealing the show, and as the movie ends with the "badies" having been apprehended and the girl having got the guy, I felt entertained and relaxed. Thank you for a wonderful addition to my collection. A must if you just want to be entertained.

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The Herbie Collection [1968]

starring: Dean Jones, Michele Lee, Helen Hayes, Ken Berry, Don Knotts
directed by: Robert Stevenson, Vincent McEveety

Release Date July 04, 2005
I got this box set for £14.97 on amazon and they were an absolute bargain, my sons love them and i have to say i was surprised that i really enjoyed seeing them again, they're great family films.

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The Gnome Mobile

starring: Walter Brennan, Matthew Garber, Karen Dotrice
directed by: Robert Stevenson

Release Date September 27, 2004
i watched this film so much when i was a little girl and have just bought a copy on dvd, i love it and think its great for kids!!!! the first part of the film is a little slow and boring but give it time it does get good!!!! great for young children.

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In Search Of The Castaways [1961]

starring: Maurice Chevalier, Hayley Mills, George Sanders, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Michael Anderson Jr.
directed by: Robert Stevenson

Release Date April 19, 2004
Hayley Mills is an appealing young heroine in search of her shipwrecked father but Maurice Chevalier, coming across more like a prospective dirty old man than a guardian, is a distinct embarrassment on the quest that sees them brave fire, flood, earthquake and unfriendly natives. Filming by numbers, this is surprisingly heavy-going.

A lavish but abortive attempt to recreate the success of Swiss Family Robinson and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and filmed when Walt himself still ruled the studio with an iron hand, a lot of money has obviously been spent on In Search of the Castaways - Paul Beeson's colour photography and Michael Stringer's art direction are very attractive - but little care. The script is disjointed ... Read More: