Press Release Warner Archive Collection Announcement: The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963) (Blu-ray) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

Coming from the Warner Archive Collection this May!

NEW 2023 1080p HD Master from 4K Scan of original camera negative

THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIE’S FATHER (1963)
Run Time 118:00
Subtitles English SDH
Audio Specs DTS HD-Master Audio 2.0 - English
Aspect Ratio 16x9 2.35 Letterbox
Product Color COLOR
Disc Configuration BD 50

Special Features: Feature-length commentary by Shirley Jones, Stella Stevens and Dina Merrill; Classic M-G-M Tom and Jerry cartoon “Penthouse Mouse” (HD) Original Theatrical Trailer

Cast: Glenn Ford, Shirley Jones, Stella Stevens, Dina Merrill and Ronny Howard as “Eddie”

Who will be the next Mrs. Corbett? Will it be the chic designer? The Miss Montana Pageant hopeful? The headstrong lady across the hall? It's a big decision for any boy to make for his recently divorced Dad. Like father, like son. You'll like 'em both when renowned child actor Ronny Howard portrays Eddie, and Glenn Ford is his Dad. Vincente Minnelli (Father of the Bride, Gigi) directs, using his flair for vivid colors and balancing the film's humor with the real sense of loss a family feels over a loved one's passing. Shirley Jones, Dina Merrill, and Stella Stevens portray the prospects under Eddie's self-appointed scrutiny. The amiable Courtship continued years later with a same-titled TV series starring Bill Bixby.

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[Robert Crawford]

I'm old enough to actually watch this movie in a movie theater during its theatrical run with my other siblings. A favorite of mine!

 

[borisfw]

Glad to see this Glenn Ford film get a release. I have always enjoyed this film and with both Stella Stevens and Shirley Jones in it why wouldn't i.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

I have never seen this film, though I loved the TV series. One of these days I have to buy the series from WB archive. In the meantime, this will be a blind purchase.

 

[Thomas T]

Of all today's Warner Archives' announcement, this is the one I'm most excited about it although I'll be buying all of them ..... eventually.

 

[Robert Crawford]

I have never seen this film, though I loved the TV series. One of these days I have to buy the series from WB archive. In the meantime, this will be a blind purchase.

This was the movie in which I developed a crush on Shirley Jones. Then I saw her in Elmer Gantry. After that I saw her in Oklahoma! and The Music Man then came along The Partridge Family.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

This was the movie in which I developed a crush on Shirley Jones. Then I saw her in Elmer Gantry. After that I saw her in Oklahoma! and The Music Man then came along The Partridge Family.

I don't blame you...

 

[Robert Crawford]

I don't blame you...

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She looked like an angel for this seven year old.

 

[KPmusmag]

The DVD looks great so this should be stunning. I hope they include the commentary track that is on the DVD. That is interesting that Ronnie Howard doesn't get a credit on the cover.

 

[Kevin Antonio (Kev)]

Another Glenn Ford Bluray to add to the collection.

 

[Robert Crawford]

The DVD looks great so this should be stunning. I hope they include the commentary track that is on the DVD. That is interesting that Ronnie Howard doesn't get a credit on the cover.

Me too!

 

[Robin9]

This was the movie in which I developed a crush on Shirley Jones. Then I saw her in Elmer Gantry. After that I saw her in Oklahoma! and The Music Man then came along The Partridge Family.

Shirley Jones is superb in this film and, although I've always liked her, this is my favorite performance of hers.

 

[Robert Crawford]

The DVD looks great so this should be stunning. I hope they include the commentary track that is on the DVD. That is interesting that Ronnie Howard doesn't get a credit on the cover.

Me too!

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Warner Archive updated their bonus material and the audio commentary will be ported over to this upcoming BD release.

 

[lionel59]

Terrific, funny and genuinely sentimental comedy/drama. A reunion movie for Shirley Jones and Ronnie Howard soon after THE MUSIC MAN wrapped. Jones still speaks highly of his professionalism as a child actor.
If anyone at Warner Archive is reading this, I am one who is still waiting for the 1956 remake of THE BARRETTS OF WIMPOLE STEEET, filmed in England by the director of the original version, Sidney Franklin. Never released on vhs or dvd, to my knowledge. Guessing it is in 2.55:1 Cinemascope with Perspecta Stereophonic sound. I think superior to the excellent original and Jennifer Jones' last really good film. Hoping it will be announced sooner rather than later!

 

[Alan Tully]

Ha, I thought I knew films, but I've never ever heard of this one. I'm pretty sure we didn't get the TV show in the UK, although I checked & the film was released here, but I can't remember it, & it wouldn't have been my cup of tea.

 

[lark144]

Ha, I thought I knew films, but I've never ever heard of this one. I'm pretty sure we didn't get the TV show in the UK, although I checked & the film was released here, but I can't remember it, & it wouldn't have been my cup of tea.

Well, I think it was a distinctively US phenomenon. It was very popular as a family film, and introduced us to Ron Howard. I took my younger brother and sister to see it, but by that time I was already enamored by the films of Godard and Fellini, as well as Hammer, and wasn't especially impressed. Though I love Minnelli, I've never found the film distinctive stylistically, though I imagine I'll eventually pick it up and give it another chance. The Minnelli comedy I'm looking forward to as a Blu from Warner Archive is Goodbye Charlie.

 

[DarkVader]

Well, I think it was a distinctively US phenomenon. It was very popular as a family film, and introduced us to Ron Howard. I took my younger brother and sister to see it, but by that time I was already enamored by the films of Godard and Fellini, as well as Hammer, and wasn't especially impressed. Though I love Minnelli, I've never found the film distinctive stylistically, though I imagine I'll eventually pick it up and give it another chance. The Minnelli comedy I'm looking forward to as a Blu from Warner Archive is Goodbye Charlie.

Goodbye, Charlie is with Disney.

 

[DarkVader]

Adding my love for this film and the exquisite Ms. Jones. A special shout out for a wonderfully comic performance by Miss Stella Stevens.

 

[DarkVader]

It is funny how the usual blonde Stevens and Merrill were asked to change their hair color to better differentiate themselves from Ms. Jones' blondness.

 

[lionel59]

The above synopsis (by WAC?) is in error. Glenn Ford's character is a widower NOT "recently divorced". Much is made in the screenplay of Eddie's delayed response to his mother's death and when it comes, it begins a series of arguments between Ford and Jones. Ronnie Howard handles the grief his character is going through extremely well.
Does no-one who has seem the film proofread their synopses? I hope this isn't on the cover. As a comedienne here in Australia, Effie, usee to quip : "How embarrassment!"
Also, no mention of Jerry Van Dyke, Dick's brother, as a supporting cast member. Well before his mother became a car......
Those who mainly recall the TV show will be surprised to see that the maid is not portrayed by an Asian actress. Miyoshi Umeki did the role in the series. Roberta Sherwood plays Mrs Livingston in the movie and has some good lines.