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  • The Old Corral: Fred MacMurray Rides the '50s West

    We don't think about it so much today, but at a certain point in time, Fred MacMurray was a big star in Hollywood and one of the highest paid. And certainly one of the most versatile, as he bounced from breezy stuff like The Egg And I (1947) to the noir-est of noir, Double Indemnity (1944), with incredible ease. As much as we liked him when he played, what we assume, was himself (the kind, wise, easy-going fatherly type), he really shined when cast against that - proven by h...

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  • WARNER ARCHIVE: Alan Ladd Leading Man of Latest Wave

    Four new-to-DVD films starring Alan Ladd have been announced by Warner as part of their Archive Collection. They are: The Big Land (1957) - Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Anthony Caruso, David Ladd The Deep Six (1958) - Dianne Foster, William Bendix, Keenan Wynn, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Joey Bishop Drum Beat (1954) - Audrey Dalton, Marisa Pavan, Charles Bronson, Elisha Cook Jr., Anthony Caruso Guns...

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  • Classics 101: Eight Wonders, Twelve Movies - A History of King Kong

    The original King Kong was one of the most ballyhooed of all motion pictures, and yet it’s quite the rarity: a film that lived up to all the hyperbole. It truly was – and remains – the Eighth Wonder of the World, moving the artistry and technology of filmmaking ahead in 60-foot strides. A monster hit in 1933 and subsequent re-re-releases, Kong has been remade and ripped off several times, which is no surprise. What IS surprising is most of the Sons of Kong ...

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  • Hangmen Also Die Debuting on Blu-Ray in September

    Cohen Media has announced a September 9th street date for the 1943 Fritz Lang drama, Hangmen Also Die on DVD and Blu-Ray. Kino originally held the rights to this Brian Donlevy spy thriller, releasing it on DVD in 2000 and putting it as part of their Film Noir: The Dark Side of Hollywood collection in 2006. And while Cohen releases generally come with bonus content, none for this release are forthcoming.

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  • KINO BLU: More MGM Titles Including Elmer Gantry and The Young Savages

    Five more MGM titles from Kino are scheduled for release on DVD and Blu-ray with three starring Burt Lancaster, including the classic Elmer Gantry. All have been put out previously on DVD and will be making their Blu-ray debut while getting updated DVD releases. Bonus features, if any, are not forthcoming. Final artwork for Blu-ray discs pending. September 9th: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) - Zero Mostel, Phi...

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  • WARNER ARCHIVE: June Allyson Latest Wave's Leading Lady

    Four new-to-DVD films starring June Allyson have been announced by Warner as part of their Archive Collection. They are: The Girl in White (1952) - Arthur Kennedy, Gary Merrill, Mildred Dunnock, Jesse White High Barbaree (1947) - Van Johnson, Thomas Mitchell, Marilyn Maxwell, Cameron Mitchell The Secret Heart (1946) - Claudette Colbert, Walter Pidgeon, Lionel Barrymore Too Young to Kiss...

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  • Doris Day: The Romantic Sweetheart

    One of our greatest stars, Doris Day, recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Day made a rare public appearance for the occasion, delighting not only fans present to see her in person, but those of us who were happy to see smiling new photos of the beloved singer-actress. Day was the biggest female box office star in history, but she's has been off the screen for four decades, At this year's TCM Classic Film Festival, TCM staffers shared that Doris is Number One on their wish-list...

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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. Here's the breakdown: September 16th: The Big Operator (1959) - Mickey Rooney, Steve Cochran, Mamie Van Doren, Mel Torme, Ray Danton, Jim Backus September 23rd: Distant Drums (1951) - Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb South of St. Louis (1949) - Joel McCrea, Alexis Smith, Zachary Sco...

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  • Dying is Easy - Comedy is Hard

    Dying is easy – comedy is hard. This show biz byword has been around for ages, but no one knows who said it first. It has been attributed to Donald Crisp and to Edmund Gwenn on his deathbed, but it may go back to some unsung vaudeville comic. Its meaning is clear, and comic actors often insist that comedy is harder to play tha...

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  • VCI: Third Volumes of I Married Joan & My Little Margie

    Sneaking under the radar from VCI are third volumes of two beloved 1950s sitcoms: I Married Joan and My Little Margie. The street dates are July 8th for I Married Joan, Vol. 3, almost ten years after the release of Volume 2, while My Little Margie, Vol. 3 has been available for two weeks, it's had an even longer gap between releases, with volume 2 coming out in 2000! Bonus features are not included, however, ea...

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