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Mississippi
Two of the most popular entertainers of all time, Bing Crosby and W.C. Fields, pair up for the musical comedy Mississippi . Set in the Old South, a gentleman (Crosby) loses his honor and the respect of his fiancé after he refuses to engage in a duel. After taking a singing job on a riverboat, he must learn to regain his confidence with the help of a quirky captain (Fields). Also starring Joan Bennett, this classic favorite features unforgettable songs by Bing Crosby including “Soon”, “Down by...
Murders in the Zoo
Millionaire Eric Gorman is a zoologist/hunter who has created his own private menagerie of wild beasts from his safaris. He is also insanely jealous and uses his dangerous pets to dispose of any potential romantic rival for his wife or anyone that displeases him. Made before the Production Code was enforced, Murders in the Zoo (1933) is a grisly and perverse Pre-Code horror thriller that was quite shocking for its time. The movie is dominated by Lionel Atwill's superb performance as the...
Every Day's a Holiday
Glamour icon Mae West stars as con artist Peaches O’Day in the comedy Every Day’s a Holiday . Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Peaches befriends Captain Jim McCarey (Edmund Lowe), a cop who forces her to leave town so that he will not have to arrest her. The clever Peaches returns transformed into a sultry brunette Parisian sensation known as “Mademoiselle Fifi”. After catching her show, crooked mayoral candidate John Quade (Lloyd Nolan) tries to close it down when Peaches demurely...
International House
W.C. Fields, George Burns and Gracie Allen lead a galaxy of stars in the outrageous comedy, International House . After a scientist in China creates a device that can broadcast picture and sound, he holds a conference at the International House to showcase his invention. As representatives from all over the world arrive to see the unbelievable contraption, chaos ensues when they begin competing to purchase the rights. Featuring hilarious comedy bits from some of the best talent of its time as...
The Invisible Man: Complete Legacy Collection
The original Invisible Man is one of the silver screen's most unforgettable characters and, along with the other Universal Classic Monsters, defined the Hollywood horror genre. The Invisible Man: Complete Legacy Collection includes all 6 films from the original legacy including the chilling classic starring Claude Raines and the timeless films that followed. These landmark motion pictures featured groundbreaking special effects and continue to inspire countless remakes and adaptations that...
The Best of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello: Volume 1
Get ready for big laughs with Abbott and Costello, undeniably the most popular comedy team of all time! Now, the classic films of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are available on DVD in this hilarious collection.The wildly popular comic duo has entertained audiences since 1931, conquering vaudeville, radio and the silver screen in nearly 40 films. Enjoy these side-splitting hits like Buck Privates and Hold That Ghost in this collection of eight full-length features. The Best of Bud Abbott and Lou...
The Bing Crosby Collection (2010)
One of the most popular entertainers of all-time, Bing Crosby was a superstar of movies, music, radio and television during a spectacular career that lasted over 50 years. He remains beloved around the world for his easygoing charm, mesmerizing voice and on-screen charisma. The Bing Crosby Collection showcases 6 rare films including College Humor, We’re Not Dressing, Here is My Heart, Mississippi, Sing You Sinners and Welcome Stranger. Featuring Bing in top-form singing some of his most...
Bing Crosby: The Silver Screen Collection - The 1930s
One of the most popular entertainers of all time, Bing Crosby was a superstar of movies, music, radio, and television during a spectacular career that lasted over 50 years. Bing Crosby: The Silver Screen Collection – The 1930s includes 9 of his best films from the first decade of his film career alongside co-stars Carole Lombard, W.C. Fields, Fred MacMurray, Donald O'Connor, George Burns and Gracie Allen. Featuring Bing in top form singing some of his most memorable songs such as "June in...
Mae West: The Essential Collection
Classic, bawdy, seductive and witty, Mae West is one of the most iconic actresses in motion picture history. Notorious for pushing the envelope with her suggestive innuendos and racy persona, she is often cited as a major contributor to the enforcement of the strict Production Code in 1934 that would change the way movies were made for decades to follow. Mae West: The Essential Collection features 9 of her best films including her debut with George Raft in Night After Night , She Done Him Wrong...
W.C. Fields Comedy Favorites Collection
W.C. Fields is a true comedy legend and remains one of the most recognizable and beloved actors of all time. From his early days on stage in vaudeville and Broadway through his live appearances on radio, he created an iconic persona that has never been matched. The comic genius of W.C. Fields is best captured forever in his body of films that highlight his notoriously sarcastic quick wit and slapstick routines. The W.C. Fields Comedy Favorites Collection features 10 of his best films that...