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ORSON WELLES: Black Magic (1949) Trailer

Out tomorrow on Blu-ray and DVD, we've posted a custom trailer for our restoration of the 1949 Orson Welles starrer Black Magic. The stylistic costume drama, bathed in palace intrigue, was filmed in Italy in authentic royal settings. The film, and Welles, ha...

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The Little Rascals, Volume 4 Trailer and Restoration Comparison

The official street date for The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 4 is a week from today (January 18th), but for those who purchased the collection at ClassicFlix.com shipments already started going out yesterday. For many, Volume 4 represents the sweet spot for Our Gang as the troupe is overflowing with...

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The O. Henry Playhouse - The Vol. 2 This March

Now available for the first time on DVD from ClassicFlix—13 more episodes from a long lost television anthology series spotlighting the works of one of America's most beloved short story authors. On March 22nd, The O. Henry Playhouse - The Complete Series, Vol. 2, starring Oscar-winning actor Thomas Mitchell as O. H...

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Abbott and Costello - Season 1 Clips

Long seen in decades-old, muddy transfers, The Abbott and Costello Show - Season 1 streets today on Blu-ray and DVD boasting stunningly sharp restorations.  Below are some clips which show the type of quality you can expect from all 26 episodes of Season 1-- which is also loaded with 10 bonus commentaries and other special bonus material.

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O. Henry, Vol. 1 - Reformation of Calliope Clip

The O. Henry Playhouse - The Complete Series, Vol. 1 is now in house and shipping! The long lost television anthology series stars Thomas Mitchell and spotlights the works of one of America's most beloved short story authors. Dozens of well-known guest stars appear in Volume 1's 13 engrossing episodes such as Ernest Borgnine, Charles Br...

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TRAILER & COMPARISON: The Little Rascals, Volume 3

Out today, we've posted a custom trailer and restoration comparison for The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 3. Halfway through the 1931-32 Our Gang season, George "Spanky" McFarland made his debut in Free Eats (2nd short in Volume 3) and never looked back. Recognizing the cuteness ...

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The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Vol. 4 This January

On January 18th, twelve more uncut and restored Our Gang shorts are making their way to Blu-ray in The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 4. This latest volume introduces the adorable Scotty Beckett to the gang and also represents a surpassing of the halfway point in our restoration project as 45 of the 80 Hal Roac...

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RESTORED: The Abbott and Costello Show - Season 1 This December

One of the most influential comedies in television history, Season 1 of The Abbott and Costello Show makes its Blu-ray debut from ClassicFlix with all 26 stunningly sharp episodes this December. Newly restored from original 35mm master elements by the 3-D Film Archive, in cooperation with the Library of Congress, it will be the first opportunity for fans to...

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Thomas Mitchell Stars in The O. Henry Playhouse - The Vol. 1 This November

Now available for the first time on DVD from ClassicFlix—a long lost television anthology series spotlighting the works of one of America's most beloved short story authors. This November 16th, The O. Henry Playhouse - The Complete Series, Vol. 1 will be released containing the first 13 of 39 episodes in the series.

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Orson Welles Beguiles in Black Magic This October

Newly remastered and restored, the legendary Orson Welles puts on a hypnotically captivating performance in Black Magic (1949) which is scheduled for its Blu-ray debut on October 26th. An adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas novel Joseph Balsamo, the costume drama was filmed in Italy and co-stars Nancy Guild.  More details on the film below.

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The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Vol. 2, Trailers & Restoration Comparision

Out today, we've posted two trailers and a restoration comparison for The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 2 (Blu-ray). The 1930-31 season for Our Gang marks a high point for the series in many ways, and also proves the strength of Roach's simple formula which makes The Rascals, even to this day, so appealing. Jackie and Chubb...

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Spanky Debuts in The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Vol. 3 This October

This October 19th, eleven more restored Our Gang sound shorts are making way to Blu-ray in The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 3. In the history of classic cinema, Hal Roach's Our Gang franchise is among the most well known and one of the most beloved. Within the gang, the most recognizable and iconic member, ev...

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SILVER SERIES: Young and Willing, Silver Queen Coming This September

Two rarely seen 1940s films will be making their DVD debut this September 28th: Silver Queen (1942) and Young and Willing (1943). Silver Queen stars George Brent and Priscilla Lane (in her only western) and features&nbs...

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WWII Spy Thriller International Lady Coming to Blu-ray and DVD in September

International Lady (1941) will be making its Blu-ray and DVD debut this September 21st. Directed by Tim Whelan (The Thief of Bagdad), the World War II spy thriller stars George Brent, Ilona Massey and Basil Rathbone, and is the first Blu-ray release on the ClassicFlix Silver Series Line, and the 15th overall. Mor...

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FINALLY RESTORED: The Abbott and Costello Show Coming to Blu-ray

Did you like last year's release of Abbott and Costello's Africa Screams (1949)? If so, you're going to love a new project that's in the works: The Abbott and Costello Show - Season 1. Bob Furmanek, 3-D Film Archive h...

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The Black Beauty Collection in August

From one of the best-selling books of all time, Anna Sewell's classic 1877 novel Black Beauty, comes two film adaptations that are making their home video debut in The Black Beauty Collection (ClassicFlix Silver Series) this August 17th. Our 14th Silver Series release, this double feature release stars Mona Freeman in Black Beauty (1946) and the l...

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UPDATE: The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Vol. 1

Today's update brings the great news that restorations on all 11 shorts in Volume 1 are in the can and being prepped for Blu-ray replication. With restorations complete, we now plan to share more clips from Volume 1 leading up to its release date. Below is our first such comparison (of BEAR SHOOTERS) which displays what the current DVD looks like, what th...

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JUNE: The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Vol. 2

Get ready for some June this June as The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 2 (Blu-ray) is set for a June 29th street date. The Our Gang franchise really started producing some stand-outs during this period with Miss Crabtree (June Marlow) and her lovesick rascals highlighting four of the shorts in this volume...

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SILVER SERIES: Crystal Ball, Duke of West Point in June

More previously unreleased classics are coming out of the vaults this June 15th with our announcement of The Crystal Ball (1943) starring Ray Milland and Paulette Goddard and The Duke of West Point (1938) starring Louis Hayward...

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Hal Roach Streamliners, Vol. 6: The Curley Comedies in June

Newly scanned from original 35mm film elements, ClassicFlix presents the sixth and final volume of Hal Roach’s streamliners with a Cinecolor double feature in The Complete Hal Roach Streamliners Collection, Volume 6 (The Curley Comedies). Hal Roach produced 22 streamliners in all between 194...

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