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Hail the Conquering Hero
Academy Award®-winning writer and director Preston Sturges (Sullivan's Travels) delivers a hilarious satire on the American penchant for hero worship in Hail the Conquering Hero. Born on the day his father died a hero in WWI, Woodrow Truesmith (Eddie Bracken) enlists proudly when WWII begins. Although anxious to serve his country, Woodrow is quickly discharged because of his chronic hay fever. Ashamed to return, the "conquering hero" manages to dupe his girlfriend, friends and entire hometown...

Preston Sturges: The Filmmaker Collection
Preston Sturges was the first prominent screenwriter to direct his own script. He went on an unparalleled creative streak that brought to the screen some of the most beloved films of all time. This collection pays tribute to seven of his finest and funniest films, starring cinema's most illustrious screen stars. The Great McGinty : An opportunist (Brian Donlevy), turns corruption into a promising political career, but struggles to stay on top when he tries to go honest. Christmas in July: Hope...

Wartime Comedies 8-Movie Collection
8 Hilarious War Time Classics starring Bing Crosby Abbott & Costello, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Charlton Heston, Tony Curtis and more! Buck Privates : Two con artists (Bud Abbott and Lou Costello) accidently enlist in the U.S. Army to avoid getting arrested. In the Navy : A pair of sailors (Bud Abbott and Lou Costello) must help a famous crooner keep his identity secret. Here Come the Waves : A popular entertainer (Bing Crosby) gets drafted in the Navy and immediately sails into choppy...