Arabian Nights (Universal Cinema Classics)
by John Rawlins
from Universal Studios
Lavish sets and costumes distinguish this story of two brothers competing for the throne of Turkey and the hand of the fiery dancing girl Scheherazade. A colorful escapist Technicolor fantasy and the first pairing of Hall and Montez. Academy Award Nominations: 4.System Requirements:Running Time: 87 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/CLASSIC Rating: NR UPC: 025192419720 Manufacturer No: 61024197
Warning: Technicolor silliness ahead, as Universal's nutty series of turban-and-camel movies comes into view. Arabian Nights was the first of these confections, and after it became a big wartime hit it spawned a series of follow-ups, most of them starring some combination of Maria Montez, Jon Hall, Sabu, and Turhan Bey. The story is nonsense, with Hall as a deposed caliph battling his half-brother (Leif Erickson) while remaining incognito amongst a group of traveling players. Montez plays dancing vixen Scheherazade, and her crazy costumes and limited acting range give ample evidence for her later enshrinement as a camp icon. The film's level of seriousness is aptly demonstrated by the casting of Shemp Howard (of the Three Stooges--like there's another Shemp Howard?) as Sinbad; John Qualen plays Aladdin, and vaudeville pro Billy Gilbert plays the leader of the troupe. Coming off best is Sabu, the young star of The Thief of Baghdad and The Jungle Book, whose innate likability is infectious even in these inane circumstances. Arabian Nights probably isn't the most fun of these movies; check out Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and Robert Siodmak's crazed Cobra Woman, too. They work on two fronts: family-movie fodder and high camp. --Robert Horton
Sherlock Holmes: The Voice of Terror
by John Rawlins
from Mpi Home Video
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE VOICE OF TERROR
Digitally Restored in 35mm
The master detective Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his faithful cohort Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) are back, preserved and digitally restored in 35mm to original condition by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. This newly restored version of the classic film includes the period war bond tag, studio logo and credits from its original theatrical release. Filled with ominous shadows and interesting camera angles, the visual beauty of the film in 35mm is stunning.
The Voice of Terror (1942) is loosely based on the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story "His Last Bow." It was the first film in the Sherlock Holmes series to bring the master detective Dr. Watson into the terrifying modern world of Nazi sabotage and spies.
When taunting saboteurs warn of a Nazi invasion of the British Isles through their horrific radio menace the Voice of Terror, the British Intelligence's Inner Council calls in Sherlock Holmes to help in the crisis.
On the first night of their inquiry, Holmes and Watson find a dying man on their doorstep. His last word sends Holmes to London's seedy Limehouse district, where he enlists the aid of Kitty, the sweetheart of the slain man, to help find the saboteurs.
With the Voice of Terror promising new destruction in the coming days, Holmes and Watson must hurry to solve a complicated puzzle of terrorism and espionage. Preserved and restored in 35mm by the UCLA Film and Television Archive.
The Sherlock Holmes Collection, Vol. 1 (Voice of Terror / Secret Weapon / In Washington / Faces Death)
by Roy William Neill
from Mpi Home Video
Contains four classic feature films:
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE VOICE OF TERROR (1942) - When taunting saboteurs warn of a Nazi invasion of the British Isles through a horrific radio menace, the British Intelligence's Inner Council calls in Sherlock Holmes to help in the crisis.
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SECRET WEAPON (1942) - The great detective must stop the Nazis from getting their hands on a new bombsight, wrapped in a code of dancing men.
SHERLOCK HOLMES IN WASHINGTON (1943) - Top-secret documents are missing and a British secret service agent is dead. Holmes and Watson go to Washington to recover the documents before they fall into the wrong hands.
SHERLOCK HOLMES FACES DEATH (1943) - Holmes and Watson are summoned to Musgrave Manor to investigate a murder. Holmes solves a complicated puzzle of an ancient family ritual to expose the murderer.
BONUS MATERIAL
Commentary from renowned British author David Stuart Davies
Photo Gallery
Original Movie Posters
Dick Tracy Collection: (Dick Tracy, Detective / Dick Tracy vs. Cueball / Dick Tracy's Dilemma / Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome)
by Gordon Douglas
from ROAN
Includes "Dick Tracy Detective" (1945 61 min.) "Dick Tracy Vs. Cueball" (1946 62 min.) "Dick Tracy's Dilemma (1947 60 min.) and "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome" (1947 65 min.) co-starring Boris Karloff.System Requirements:Starring Anne Jeffreys Boris Karloff Dick Wessell Mike Mazurki Morgan Conway Ralph Byrd Running time: 248 minutes Copyright Troma Entertainment 2003Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MYSTERY/SUSPENSE Rating: NR UPC: 785604201229 Manufacturer No: AED2012
Dead End Kids: Sea Raiders (Vol 1- Chapters 1-6)
by Ford Beebe
from Alpha Video
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
by John Rawlins
from Alpha Video
Classic Dick Tracy (Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome / Dick Tracy VS Cueball / Dick Tracy's Dilemma)
by Gordon Douglas
from Bfs Entertainment
3 Great Movies on 1 DVD. Star Power, Exciting Genre with Extras on each DVD.
Overland Mail:Chapters 1 15
by John Rawlins
from Alpha Video
Crime Stoppers, Vol. 1: Mr. Wong, Detective/Dick Tracy's Dilemma/Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
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