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Alexander Korda's Private Lives

Charles Laughton won an Oscar for playing England's most-married monarch in "The Private Life of Henry VIII" (1933). His real-life spouse Elsa Lanchester plays royal wife Anne of Cleves, and Merle Oberon is Anne Boleyn. With Robert Donat, Binnie Barnes; directed by Alexander Korda. Elisabeth Bergner plays the title role in Korda's lavish opus "The Rise of Catherine the Great" (1934), which follows her stormy marriage to crazed Czar Peter III and how, after his death, she ascends to the throne and helps make 18th-century Russia a world power. With Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Flora Robson. AKA: "Catherine the Great." Middle-aged Don Juan (Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., in his last film) returns to Seville to find an impostor leading "The Private Life of Don Juan" (1934). Korda's film co-stars Oberon, Benita Hume. Laughton paints an unforgettable portrait in the biodrama of 17th-century Dutch artist "Rembrandt" (1936), focusing on his later years and the depression he suffered after the death of his wife. Lanchester, Gertrude Lawrence co-star in this Korda production. 6 total on four discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH).
SKU: D00480
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Curse Of A Teenage Nazi (1948)

Stranded in Shanghai during World War II, a group of women from around the world is abducted to be used as prostitutes for Japanese and German officials. But the ladies quickly turn the tide on their captors when they begin working as spies for the Allied forces. With Tala Birell, William Henry, Virginia Christine. AKA: "Women in the Night," "When Men Are Beasts." 90 min. Soundtrack: English.
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All Quiet On The Western Front (1930)

One of the first and most powerful war films ever made, director Lewis Milestone's adaptation of the Erich Maria Remarque novel follows a group of idealistic young German soldiers in the final days of the Great War. Winner of Best Picture and Director Academy Awards. Lew Ayres, Louis Wolheim, John Wray star. 132 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH), French; theatrical trailer.
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All Quiet On The Western Front (1979)

Richard Thomas is a naive WWI German recruit and Ernest Borgnine the grizzled sergeant who shows him the brutal realities of war in this compelling new version of the classic novel. Co-stars Patricia Neal, Donald Pleasence; Delbert Mann directs. 131 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital Surround; scene access.
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The Life Of Emile Zola (1937)

Winner of three Oscars, including Best Picture, this moving biographical drama stars Paul Muni as the famed 19th-century French author. Joseph Schildkraut co-stars as Captain Louis Dreyfus, whose sensational trial brought Zola to prominence and served as a stirring tribute to the fight for justice. 116 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; 1939 radio broadcast; bonus shorts "The Littlest Diplomat" (1937), "Romance Road" (1938), "Ain't We Got Fun" (1937).
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Under The Red Robe (1937)

This high drama set in 17th-century France relates the spirited tale of a swordsman (Conrad Veidt) who completes a mission for Cardinal Richelieu (Raymond Massey), only to discover dueling has been outlawed in spite of the emerging threat posed by the Huguenots. Will he have to break the law in order to maintain the cardinal's rule? With Romney Brent, Sophie Stewart. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
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Alexander Korda's Private Lives

Charles Laughton won an Oscar for playing England's most-married monarch in "The Private Life of Henry VIII" (1933). His real-life spouse Elsa Lanchester plays royal wife Anne of Cleves, and Merle Oberon is Anne Boleyn. With Robert Donat, Binnie Barnes; directed by Alexander Korda. Elisabeth Bergner plays the title role in Korda's lavish opus "The Rise of Catherine the Great" (1934), which follows her stormy marriage to crazed Czar Peter III and how, after his death, she ascends to the throne and helps make 18th-century Russia a world power. With Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Flora Robson. AKA: "Catherine the Great." Middle-aged Don Juan (Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., in his last film) returns to Seville to find an impostor leading "The Private Life of Don Juan" (1934). Korda's film co-stars Oberon, Benita Hume. Laughton paints an unforgettable portrait in the biodrama of 17th-century Dutch artist "Rembrandt" (1936), focusing on his later years and the depression he suffered after the death of his wife. Lanchester, Gertrude Lawrence co-star in this Korda production. 6 total on four discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH).
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Forgotten Women (1931)

Unusual for its time, this WWI drama follows the exploits of a group of women serving at an ambulance patrol station near the front and shows how they cope with everything from romantic triangles to the harsh realities of combat. Evelyn Brent, Marceline Day, Louise Fazenda, Irene Rich star; directed by William "One Shot" Beaudine. AKA: "The Mad Parade." 58 min.
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Beyond Victory (1931)

Gripping drama set during World War I stars William Boyd as the head of American soldiers battling for control of a French village. Boyd listens as three of his troop members tell him of how they came to fight, as flashbacks reveal their experiences. ZaSu Pitts, Russell Gleason also star. 70 min.
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Hell's Angels (1930)

A lavish and painstakingly authentic WWI drama that was, at the time, the most expensive movie ever made. Ben Lyon and James Hall are brothers at Oxford who join the British Air Corps when war breaks out, and Jean Harlow, in her starring debut, is the temptress who comes between them. Spectacular flying sequences (including one featuring stunt work by producer/co-scripter/co-director Howard Hughes) highlight the film. 131 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: Spanish, French.
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Crimson Romance (1934)

Two Yankee friends mad for dogfighting and adventure join the German Army Air Service at the outbreak of World War I, but their loyalty and romanticized view of combat are tested when America eventually enters the conflict. Jason Robards, Sr. and Erich von Stroheim star. 70 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English. Plays All Regions.
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The Marines Are Coming (1934)/Join The Marines (1937)

First, in "The Marines Are Coming," a pair of American military men stationed in the Central American jungle fight enemies and compete for the same woman. When the beauty's Mexican boyfriend interrupts their intentions, trouble ensues. William Haines, Esther Ralston, Conrad Nagel star. Next, a New York City cop suspected of being a drunk is kicked off the force as well as the U.S. Olympic boxing team. After finding the woman responsible for his troubles, he falls for her and decides to "Join the Marines" to impress her dad. Comedy stars Paul Kelly, June Travis, Purnell Pratt. Standard; Soundtrack: English. Plays All Regions.
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Category:
Historical & War
Rated:
NR
Color:
Black & White
Format:
Double Feature
Cast:
Hale Hamilton, Dell Henderson, Broderick O'Farrell, Michael Visaroff
SKU:
D95748
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