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Post by diane on Feb 22, 2009 16:22:30 GMT -6
I just saw this at Amazons. It is called Pre-Code Hollywood Collection.
It says Backlot Universal series but all the films are Paramount
Productions . Unfortunately I already have a few of the films but I
think, at $36.99 it is pretty good value - they are all top films.
"The Cheat" with Tallulah Bankhead.
"Merrily We Go to Hell" - a really good film (I think) with ravishing
Sylvia Sidney, marrying Frederic March, unknowning that he is a
heavy drinker.
"Hot Saturday" - Nancy Carroll plays a small town girl caught up in
some nasty gossip. Cary Grant is, I think, excellent.
"Torch Singer" - has lovely Claudette Colbert in a story of mother love,
as she tries to make it as a singer.
"Murder at the Vanities" - looks good. It has Kitty Carlisle and features
the song "Cocktails for Two".
"Search for Beauty" - I don't know anything about - it features Buster
Crabbe.
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Post by Larry's 66 Diner on Feb 23, 2009 5:12:22 GMT -6
Thank you, Diane. I'll look around and see if I can find it in any of those bargain bins where I have picked up many of the other DVD sets I've told you about.
You already possess a "gold mine", because any films with Tallulah Bankhead and Claudette Colbert, are worth their weight in gold! :thumbsup:
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Post by kelly on Feb 23, 2009 14:26:03 GMT -6
Sweet another pre code film collection I post something other time about other movie studio Warner bros and one other poster post about Parmount
I think now studios waking up to the fact how much gold mine are pre code films are
CHUNG CHING
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Post by harlowbaby on Feb 23, 2009 22:13:00 GMT -6
Thanks for the heads up Diane! Sounds like a really great collection! And I agree with you on that one Larry! Claudette Colbert and Tallulah Bankhead..awesome! I actually have a burned copy of Torch SInger on DVD and Claudette Colbert is wonderful in it!
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Post by Larry's 66 Diner on Feb 24, 2009 5:12:12 GMT -6
I actually have a burned copy of Torch SInger on DVD and Claudette Colbert is wonderful in it! Oooooohhh! Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!! :  :  |
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Post by kelly on Feb 24, 2009 14:47:28 GMT -6
I am so jealoussss
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Post by harlowbaby on Feb 24, 2009 15:14:03 GMT -6
Well, now you can have a REAL copy of your own, right? |
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Post by cherrymalotte on Mar 7, 2009 19:06:07 GMT -6
Torch Singer is a wonderful film - I'm really looking forward to this collection.
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Post by kelly on Mar 8, 2009 11:13:06 GMT -6
You know what I think Studios realize what treasure they have in so called archives I wouldn't suprise if other studios do their own version of Pre code I see Warner bros has their pre code collection on TCM
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Post by Midge on Mar 8, 2009 17:27:17 GMT -6
If only the owners of these films would treasure them as much as we do. Unfortunately they're in it for a profit, and classic movies are considered a fringe market and not worth investing in. TCM has done a lot to change that, though.
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Post by Hedvig on Mar 8, 2009 17:49:57 GMT -6
Yes. At least in the US TCM is a successful classic film channel. All these films need is visibility, people need a way to rediscover them and then they will hopefully get a more durable classic status.
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Post by Midge on Mar 8, 2009 18:23:30 GMT -6
That is exactly right. TCM has increased the visibility of classic films and has created a whole new generation of fans. They are doing a wonderful job. Their website is also worth a look even if you can't get TCM where you live. www.tcm.com |
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