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  • Hal Roach Streamliners, Vol. 4: The Musicals in August

    The ClassicFlix reach into the Hal Roach Studio vaults continues as The Complete Hal Roach Streamliners Collection, Volume 4 (The Musicals) will arrive on DVD this August 25th. Culled from original studio masters, the 3-film collection features the comedic farce All-American Co-Ed, the Tech...

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  • Hal Roach Streamliners, Vol. 1 Trailer - Tracy and Sawyer Military Comedies

    Below is a custom trailer we've cut for The Complete Hal Roach Streamliners Collection, Volume 1 (The Tracy & Sawyer Military Comedies) - Silver Series #6. Officially out next Tuesday, March 31st, shipping of the Tracy/Sawyer Collection will begin today for those who have m...

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  • Hal Roach Streamliners, Vol. 3: The Taxi Comedies in June

    More summer fun is on the way from ClassicFlix as all three Hal Roach "Taxi" comedies starring William Bendix will be released on DVD for the first time this June 30th—with each film culled from original studio masters! Before his "Life of Riley" persona would permeate the airwaves on radio and TV, William Bendix starred in three Streamliners for producer Hal Roach as a happy-go-lucky Brooklyn cabbie trying to make good in the taxi business.  The titles in...

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  • Hal Roach Streamliners, Vol. 2: The Westerns in June

    Saddle up for some fun this summer as ClassicFlix will be releasing all three Hal Roach western Streamliners for the first time on home video this June 16th. The Complete Hal Roach Streamliners Collection, Volume 2 (The Westerns) features three films: Dudes Are Pretty People (1942),

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  • Abbott & Costello's Africa Screams - Exclusive Special Limited Edition in April

    Scanned in 4K and beautifully restored from original 35mm nitrate film elements, Abbott and Costello's jungle romp Africa Screams (1949) will be released in a special limited edition on April 28th. Loaded with bonus features (below), this soon to be collectible will be exclusively available for pre-order only at ClassicFlix.com. It will al...

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  • Hal Roach Streamliners: The Tracy & Sawyer Military Comedies in March

    ClassicFlix is pleased to announce Volume 1 of our Complete Hal Roach Streamliners Collection: The Tracy and Sawyer Military Comedies. Due to street on March 31st, 2020, this set marks the first official home video release of all six delightful military comedies, with their final film, C...

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  • Out of the Blue (1947) "Jump Off" Clip

    Check out this clip we just posted from Out of the Blue (1947). Out next Tuesday, November 26th, the star-packed screwball comedy stars George Brent, Virginia Mayo, Turhan Bey, Ann Dvorak and Carole Landis. If whe...

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  • Michael Shayne PRC Collection Trailer

    Below is a custom trailer we've cut for The Complete PRC Michael Shayne Mystery Collection (Silver Series #5). Officially out next Tuesday, November 12th, shipping of the Shayne Collection will begin today for those who have made their purchases at ClassicFlix.com.

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  • Michael Shayne Restoration Comparison

    Silver Series #5, The Complete PRC Michael Shayne Mystery Collection makes its debut on November 12th. Check out this restoration comparison which shows the work that went into making the films in this set look presentable for all to enjoy.

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  • Star-Packed Screwball Comedy Out of the Blue (1947) Coming This November

    Star-packed screwball comedy Out of the Blue (1947) will be making its debut on home video this November 26th from ClassicFlix. Newly remastered and restored, the riotous farce stars George Brent, Virginia Mayo, Turhan Bey, Ann Dvorak and Carole Landis and was written and co-scripted by author Vera Caspary, whose works such as Laura were so popular at the time...

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