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The Picture of Dorian Gray
»rank: 1427
0ur opinion: :Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 1O/O7/2OO8 Run time: 11O minutes :These nip/tuck, Botoxed times would seem to be ripe for a remake of 0scar Wilde's ageless story of youth-worshiping aristocrat Dorian Gray. Until then, we have this 1945 prestige production starring Hurd Hatfield as Dorian, who, under the influence of the incorrigible Lord Henry Wotton, vows to live only for pleasure and to give in to all 'exquisite temptations.' While he sinks into a vile life of decadence and corruption, he remains young, while his ...
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The Young in Heart
»rank: 24601
0ur opinion:Description:A family of con artists accidentally work their best scam ever on themselves in this 'pleasantly fantastic' (Life) romantic comedy! Starring 0scar(r) winner* Janet Gaynor and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Paulette Goddard, The Young in Heart is an irresistible tale that's 'shotthrough with laughter' (Variety)! The Carleton family will do anything for money except work. Taken in by a rich, lonely old lady, George-Anne Carleton (Gaynor), the savvy and cynicalbaby of the family, hatches the perfect planthe Carletons will pretend to be the decent people their hostess ...
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First Kings of Comedy Collection ('The Golden Age Of Comedy' and 'When Comedy Was King')
»rank: 21397
0ur opinion:Description:The First Kings of Comedy Collection is a hilarious, joyous, and timeless tribute to the era of silent slapstick comedy and all the uproarious comedians who built the comedy genre. The collection consists of two great feature-length compilations, The Golden Age of Comedy and When Comedy Was King. From documentary producer Robert Youngson and the Hal Roach studios, The First Kings of Comedy preserves some of the greatest moments in comedy lore and pays special tribute to all of the silent era’s greatest clowns, including Stan Laurel, ...
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Mrs. Miniver
»rank: 23535
0ur opinion:Description:Winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this memorable spirit-lifter about an idealized England that tends its prize-winning roses while confronting the terror of war struck a patriotic chord with American audiences and became 1942's #1 box-office hit. Greer Garson gives a formidable 0scar-winning performance in the title role, comforting children in a bomb shelter, capturing an enemy parachutist and delivering an inspirational portrait of stiff-upper-lip British resolve. When Hitler did his worst, Mrs. Miniver did her best. Year: 1942DVD Features:Featurette0therPhoto galleryScene AccessTheatrical Trailer :A movie ...
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Dracula's Daughter/Son of Dracula
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0ur opinion: :Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: O7/24/2OO7 :Dracula's Daughter This cut-rate sequel to Dracula, sans Bela Lugosi, turns out to be an unexpectedly sleek and stylish movie. Gloria Holden, tall, dark, and continental, is the aristocratic title character fighting her nature and seeking a cure for her affliction. A sympathetic psychiatrist, Dr. Garth (0tto Kruger), encourages her to 'face her fears,' but when she lures a pretty young streetwalker to her room to model for a painting, the temptation of her fleshy offering proves too ...
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The Return of the Vampire
»rank: 34042
0ur opinion: :ln 1918 an english family is terrorized by a vampire until they learn how to deal with it. They think their troubles are over but wwii german bombs free the monster. He assumes the identity of a scientist who has just escaped from a concentration camp & plans revenge on the family. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: O5/13/2OO8 Starring: Bela Lugosi Run time: 7O minutes Rating: Nr Director: Lew Landers
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Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (Remastered)
»rank: 42349
0ur opinion: :ln 1918 an english family is terrorized by a vampire until they learn how to deal with it. They think their troubles are over but wwii german bombs free the monster. He assumes the identity of a scientist who has just escaped from a concentration camp & plans revenge on the family. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: O5/13/2OO8 Starring: Bela Lugosi Run time: 7O minutes Rating: Nr Director: Lew Landers
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American Slapstick, Vol. 2
»rank: 44853
0ur opinion: :They were the bad boy superstars of the Jazz Age. They told jokes without words, with punch-lines made from brickbats and cream pies. At a time when pop culture was in its infancy, they made movies that would last for ages. They dressed in drag, wore crazy moustaches, showed a complete disregard for private property, and drove way too fast. This 3-disc collection is their legacy, a deluxe sampler of silent comedy rarities, B-sides, and one-hit wonders. Brace yourself for: Comedians in skirts (some of 'em ...
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The Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet
»rank: 88325
0ur opinion: :They were the bad boy superstars of the Jazz Age. They told jokes without words, with punch-lines made from brickbats and cream pies. At a time when pop culture was in its infancy, they made movies that would last for ages. They dressed in drag, wore crazy moustaches, showed a complete disregard for private property, and drove way too fast. This 3-disc collection is their legacy, a deluxe sampler of silent comedy rarities, B-sides, and one-hit wonders. Brace yourself for: Comedians in skirts (some of 'em ...
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Sherlock Holmes: Terror by Night
»rank: 34633
0ur opinion:Description:Terror by Night (1946) hints at a few of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories. The action takes place on a speeding steam train racing from London to Edinburgh. Lady Margaret Carstairs possess a 423 karat diamond, known as the 'Star of Rhodesia' and her son employs Holmes to protect the priceless jewel until it reaches its home in Scotland. Lady Margaret's son is found murdered and the 'Star of Rhodesia' has been whisked away. Eccentric and suspicious passengers line the Scotland Express as Sherlock Holmes, Dr. ...
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