Forbidden Hollywood Collection, Vol. 3 - First, in "Other Men's Women" (1931), a love triangle develops between two railroad workers and the woman they both desire. Grant Withers, Mary Astor, Regis Toomey star. In "The Purchase Price" (1932), a torch singer flees her criminal boyfriend to become a farmer's mail-order bride. Barbara Stanwyck, Lyle Talbot, George Brent star. "Frisco Jenny" (1932) has a prostitute taking a dramatic stand to protect the district attorney son that she gave up for adoption. With Ruth Chatterton, Louis Calhern. Then, in "Midnight Mary" (1933), a woman on trial for murder recalls her sordid past. Loretta Young, Ricardo Cortez star. Next, "Heroes for Sale" (1933) chronicles the experiences of a veteran who has fallen upon hard times. Richard Barthelmess, Aline MacMahon star. Lastly, "Wild Boys of the Road" (1933) follows two Depression-era tees as they hop the freights looking for work. Frankie Darro, Edwin Phillips star. 7 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH), French; audio commentary; bonus documentaries "Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick" (1996), "The Men Who Made the Movies: William A. Wellman" (2007); bonus shorts; theatrical trailers. Four-disc set.
Quo Vadis (Two-Disc Special Edition) (1951) - Ancient Rome is the setting for this dramatic epic of faith, love, and courage. Revered Imperial soldier Marcus Vinicius (Robert Taylor) returns from years of battle and falls in love with a beautiful Christian woman (Deborah Kerr). But as Nero (Peter Ustinov) becomes obsessed with destroying the fledgling Christian Church, Vinicius must protect his beloved from the emperor's wrath. Look quickly for uncredited appearances by Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, and Bud Spencer. 174 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH), Spanish, Japanese, French; featurette; audio commentary; original roadshow overture and exit music; theatrical trailers. Two-disc set.
TCM Spotlight: Doris Day Collection - Have a tuneful "day" with this five-disc set of classic Doris Day musicals. First, the Hollywood spoof "It's a Great Feeling" (1949) stars Dennis Morgan and Jack Carson, as themselves, feuding over Warner Bros. studio commissary waitress Doris; with cameos by Danny Kaye, Joan Crawford, Ronald Reagan, and others. Based on "No, No, Nanette," "Tea for Two" (1950) finds heiress Day betting her uncle she can answer "no" to everything she's asked for 24 hours. Gordon MacRae, Eve Arden co-star; songs include "I Want to Be Happy" and the title tune. Made to boost Korean War soldiers' morale, the music- and celebrity-filled revue "Starlift" (1951) features appearances by Day, MacRae, Virginia Mayo, James Cagney, Gary Cooper, and more. Next, it's "April in Paris" (1952) for chorus girl Doris, who is romanced by diplomat Ray Bolger. Songs include "That's What Makes Paris Paree" and "The Place You Hold in My Heart." And Doris and Richard Widmark play a childless couple whose adoption plans run into hilarious complications in the romantic comedy "The Tunnel of Love" (1958), with Gig Young. Soundtrack: English.
Max Fleischer's Superman: 1941-1942 - Great Krypton! From 1941 to 1943, animation pioneer Max Fleischer's studio brought the comic book hero to the screen in 17 action-filled animated shorts, all featured in this thrilling program. Included are "Superman," "Billion Dollar Limited," "The Bulleteers," "The Mummy Strikes," "Secret Agent," and more. 145 min. total on two discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English DOlby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH), French; featurettes.
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