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Silent Cinema: A Week of Silent Swashbucklers

09/16/14 by Fritzi Kramer

Why do we love swashbucklers so much? Well, most of all, they are a ton of fun. Adventure, romance, a dash of humor and gorgeous costumes. What more could you wish for a night at the movies? When people talk about swashbucklers, the discussion often centers on the rousing films of Errol Flynn, the slick entertainments from Tyrone Power or movies from Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Burt Lancaster and others. While these Golden Age movies are spectacular, we are going to be heading a littl...
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FOX CINEMA ARCHIVES: Song of the Islands Comes to DVD

09/16/14 by Kristen Lopez

Fox quietly announced a new entry into their Cinema Archives line, Betty Grable and Victor Mature in Song of the Islands. Song will be available here at ClassicFlix on October 7th. This DVD adds to the total of over 200 Cinema Archive titles exclusively available for rent at ClassicFlix.com.
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SHOUT: Fourth and Final Season of Dobie Gillis in December

09/11/14 by Kristen Lopez

Shout Factory has announced a street date of December 16th for the fourth and final season of sitcom The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. The label has been quick to release the series over the last 15 months in single season sets after they debuted the entire series in a boxed set in July of last year. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis aired from 1959-1963 on the CBS network, and marked the first time teenager characters had led a television s...
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Guilty Pleasures: A Further Selection

09/11/14 by David Pitts

Here are more films I find addictive while acknowledging they are far from perfect. Most of these films earned average ratings in Leonard Maltin's (now defunct) Movie Guide and Scheuer's Movies on TV. But as film buffs discover, you should never let a rating of two or two and a half stars deter you from watching a vintage film. Films with worn-out stories can succeed on style, star power, and sometimes, sheer absurdity. For your consideration this month: His ...
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WARNER ARCHIVE: Dueling Versions of Desert Song & Loopy De Loop Coming to DVD

09/11/14 by Kristen Lopez

Warner has announced three new releases as part of their Archive Collection; two interpretations of the Romberg / Hammerstein musical, The Desert Song and a series of animated shorts. The first Desert Song is from 1943 and stars Dennis Morgan fighting off Nazis. This marks the DVD debut of the musical romance, rights issues had held it back before now. The second version, 1953's Desert Song, stars Gordon MacRae and Kathryn Grayson and g...
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TIMELESS: Zane Grey Theatre - Season 3 Arrives in December

09/10/14 by Kristen Lopez

Timeless Media continues its plans to release the remaining seasons of the Western anthology series, Zane Grey Theatre and has announced that season three will be available December 2nd, coming hot on the heels of season two which arrives September 30th. The television show, running from 1956-1961 featured a cadre of A-list guest stars including Barbara Stanwyck, David Niven, and Walter Brennan.
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KINO: Restored Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Coming in November

09/10/14 by Kristen Lopez

Kino has announced a November 18th release date for the 4K restoration of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Robert Wiene's 1919 horror film has been on DVD in several different incarnations since the early 2000's. Kino's updated version marks the first time it will be available on Blu-Ray. Several new bonus features have been announced for this upcoming restoration including a new 27-minute documentary, an updated musical score, and essay booklet.
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FOX CINEMA ARCHIVES: Two Comedies in Latest Release

09/09/14 by Kristen Lopez

Two comedies, new to DVD, have been announced by Fox as part of their Cinema Archives line. Molly and Me (1945) - Gracie Fields, Monty Woolley, Roddy McDowall, Reginald Gardiner Straight, Place and Show (1938) - Al Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz, Richard Arlen, Ethel Merman All will be available here at ClassicFlix on September 30th. These DVDs add to the total of over 200 Ci...
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Gunsmoke - Season 11 Coming in Two Volumes

09/08/14 by Kristen Lopez

Paramount is getting back in the saddle with Marshal Dillon, announcing a December 2nd street date for volumes one and two of Gunsmoke, Season 11. The studio's been rather consistent with their releases of the Emmy Award winning series; most recently season 10 debuted in August. Bonus content and a complete episode listing are forthcoming.
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Debuts on Blu

09/04/14 by Kristen Lopez

Sony has announced a December 2nd street date for the Blu-Ray debut of Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington in honor of its 75th-anniversary. This release comes hot on the heels of Criterion's announcement of It Happened One Night, another Capra classic, coming to both Blu-Ray and DVD November 18th. The bonus content for Mr. Smith looks to be carried over from its previous release, as part of the Frank Capra Col...
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