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Double Crossbones
Donald O’Connor stars as a bumbling shopkeeper’s apprentice who finds his true calling on the South Seas in the comedy adventure Double Crossbones . When Davey Crandall (O’Connor) and his coworker, Tom Botts (Will Geer), are falsely accused of dealing in stolen treasure, they try to find refuge onboard Captain Ben Wickett’s ship. Through a series of hilarious mishaps, Davey soon finds himself the supposed Captain and is embraced by the ruthless pirate community. Can this former man of peace...
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
Donald O'Connor headlines the musical comedy Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' (1948) with co-stars Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride, of Ma and Pa Kettle fame. When hair tonic salesman Wilbur McMurty (O'Connor) gets caught up in a rivalry between two frontier towns, he finds himself coerced into being the front runner in their annual footrace. The results prove to be hilariously unpredictable and include some lively musical interludes featuring the songs "S'posin," "Me and My Shadow," and the...
Sing You Sinners
Bing Crosby, Fred MacMurray and Donald O'Conner star in Sing You Sinners , a charming musical comedy about family sticking together. Joe (Crosby), David (MacMurray) and Mike (O'Conner) are three brothers who disagree about everything and could not be more different from each other. As luck would have it, they make beautiful music when they sing together. When the eldest brother, Joe, who is also a gambler, moves to California, the family follows suit. Upon arrival they are horrified to find...
Something in the Wind
Deanna Durbin raises her voice in song and laughter in the musical romantic comedy Something in the Wind co-starring Donald O'Connor. When the wealthy head of Read Industries dies, his grandson Donald (John Dall) meets with Mary Collins (Durbin) in the mistaken belief the radio singer was his grandfather's young mistress. Pressed to accept a settlement, an irate Mary decides to teach the pompous snob a lesson and demands a million-dollar payoff. Aided by Charlie (O'Connor), a distant Read...
That Funny Feeling
Sandra Dee stars as Joan Howell, a young and pretty maid-for-hire, who meets and begins dating wealthy New York City businessman Tom Milford (Bobby Darin) in That Funny Feeling. Embarrassed about taking him home to her tiny apartment, Joan brings Tom to a swanky apartment she cleans - not knowing it's really his place. Tom carries on the deception until Joan discovers who he really is and sets out to exact sweet feminine revenge in this madcap romantic comedy of mistaken identity.
Francis the Talking Mule
One of the most beloved family films of all time, Francis the Talking Mule stars Donald O’Connor as a bewildered soldier who befriends an old army mule… who happens to talk! Second Lieutenant Peter Stirling (O’Connor) repeatedly finds himself in a mental hospital after he tries to explain to his unbelieving superior officers that a talking animal rescued him from behind enemy lines. When his four-legged friend appears with plans of heroic action, the U.S. Army faces one of its biggest - and...
Beau Geste
Academy Award winners Gary Cooper and Ray Milland star along with Robert Preston in the epic adventure Beau Geste. When three brothers join the Foreign Legion to escape a troubled past, they find themselves trapped under the command of a sadistic sergeant deep in the scorching Sahara. Now the brothers must fight for their lives as they plot mutiny against tyranny and defend a desert fortress against a brutal enemy. Nominated for 2 Academy Awards, Beau Geste has been universally acclaimed by...
The Adventures of Francis the Talking Mule
The Adventures of Francis the Talking Mule features four films in the popular series with the old army mule…who happens to talk! Donald O’Connor stars as bewildered soldier Peter Stirling who is helped out of one tricky situation after another by the unlikeliest of heroes, his pal Francis. Featuring Francis the Talking Mule , Francis Goes to the Races , Francis Goes to West Point and Francis Covers the Big Town , it’s wholesome fun that the whole family can enjoy.
Pirates of the Golden Age Movie Collection
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with four swashbuckling films in the Pirates of the Golden Age Movie Collection ! Join unforgettable shipmates Errol Flynn, Maureen O'Hara, Anthony Quinn, Yvonne DeCarlo and Donald O'Connor as they take to the high seas in search of boundless excitement and glorious treasure. Including the classic favorites Against All Flags, Buccaneer's Girl, Yankee Buccaneer and Double Crossbones , this is one must-own collection that will have you wanting to set sail...
The Adventures of Francis the Talking Mule: Volume 1
The hilarious exploits of one of the screen's most beloved comic characters, Francis the Talking Mule , are available on DVD for the first time in this special collection featuring Francis the Talking Mule , Francis Goes to the Races , Francis Goes to West Point and Francis Covers the Big Town . Starring Donald O'Connor as Peter and featuring Francis (voiced by actor Chill Wills), the unlikeliest of heroes, who helps his human pal out of one tricky situation after another. It's wholesome fun...