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6/3/09 at 12:59pm
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

Has anyone mentioned Make Way For Tomorrow (1937) - directed by Leo McCarey?

It was originally a Paramount release.

They'll have to include a package of Kleenex in every case.
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6/3/09 at 1:44pm
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

I'm still waiting for The Hanging Tree(1959) & PT 109(1963)
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6/3/09 at 3:09pm
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

Make Way For Tomorrow is coming soon from Criterion.
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6/4/09 at 12:00am
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

If it were the only way to get them released, then the films of Wheeler & Woolsey, such as Diplomaiacs, Cockeyed Cavaliers, Peach-O-Reno and Hips, Hips Hooray among others, however they deserve a better mainstream treatment with commentaries, bonus features, fanfare, publicity of a rediscovered comedy team and Warner should sponsor the duo some stars on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. This is about making right past wrongs done to these two, not by Warners but by others who neglected them when they shouldn't have out of ignorance or hate that allowed these films and their stars to slip into obscurity when they never should have. Still as I said, it would be better than nothing and perhaps it could spark a better release later on.
Please sign our petition to get Warner to release DVDs of all films that they can featuring Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey and/or Dorothy Lee.
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

I'd like to see the following released in the archives
GREEN FIRE
THE KING'S THIEF
STUDENT PRINCE
ROSE MARIE (1954 Version)
ICE PALACE
JUPITER'S DARLING
SKIRTS AHOY
A set of warner brothers sports shorts (They were the king of shorts on sporting subjects during the 50's and 60's)
Three early cinemascope shorts by warners CONEY ISLAND HOLIDAY (which included a rollercoaster ride) SPORTSMAN'S HOLIDAY and ALOHA NUI
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6/4/09 at 6:13am
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

This would certainly seem the place to release early musicals like RIO RITA, GOOD NEWS, SUNNY, SALLY, THE DESERT SONG (all three versions maybe), HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929, and Al Jolson's films from his early sound period.
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

All their Colleen Moore silents especially Lilac Time and early sound films from 1928-1929.
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

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This would certainly seem the place to release early musicals like RIO RITA, GOOD NEWS, SUNNY, SALLY, THE DESERT SONG (all three versions maybe), HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929, and Al Jolson's films from his early sound period.

I second this, especially the Jolson films.
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6/4/09 at 10:46am
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

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Make Way For Tomorrow is coming soon from Criterion.

Thanks for the info.

One of the greatest tear-jerkers of all time. I read somewhere that Leo McCarey, after winning the Best Director Oscar for You Can't Take It With You, is said to have remarked that he won it for the wrong film that year. That he should have received it for Make Way For Tomorrow.

So Criterion comes to the rescue of a great film once again!
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

THE BOUNTY HUNTER (1954) with Randolph Scott would a great one. Having the option to see this one in 3-D (shot in 3-D, but released flat) would be amazing. But given the type of releases we have seen so far in this category, even a standard 2D release would still be good.
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

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Thanks for the info.

One of the greatest tear-jerkers of all time. I read somewhere that Leo McCarey, after winning the Best Director Oscar for You Can't Take It With You, is said to have remarked that he won it for the wrong film that year. That he should have received it for Make Way For Tomorrow.

So Criterion comes to the rescue of a great film once again!

You're right about what McCarey said, but for the wrong film. He said that he shouldn't have won for THE AWFUL TRUTH. Frank Capra directed (and won for) YOU CAN"T TAKE IT WITH YOU.
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

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If it were the only way to get them released, then the films of Wheeler & Woolsey, such as Diplomaiacs, Cockeyed Cavaliers, Peach-O-Reno and Hips, Hips Hooray among others, ....

I'd sure like to see these released also!
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THE BOUNTY HUNTER (1954) with Randolph Scott would a great one. Having the option to see this one in 3-D (shot in 3-D, but released flat) would be amazing. But given the type of releases we have seen so far in this category, even a standard 2D release would still be good.

I would like to second this, more Randolph Scott westerns are always welcome. I would also like to see the previously mentioned Jack Benny films The Horn Blows at Midnight and George Washington Slept Here, along with The Saint series with George Sanders, the Gordon Scott Tarzans and maybe some more of Robert Mitchum's RKO films(Blood on the Moon, Rachel and the Stranger, The Lusty Men, etc.).
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You're right about what McCarey said, but for the wrong film. He said that he shouldn't have won for THE AWFUL TRUTH. Frank Capra directed (and won for) YOU CAN"T TAKE IT WITH YOU.

I stand corrected! Thanks.
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

OUR TIME (1974)
KING RICHARD AND THE CRUSADERS
TWO ON A GUILLOTINE
FROM HELL IT CAME
THE DESERT RAVEN (1965)
THE FIREBALL (1950) might be Fox, but released on VHS by WHV
UNHOLY ROLLERS (1972) might be Fox, but released on VHS by New Line
TUGBOAT ANNIE SAILS AGAIN
WICKED WICKED (1973)
THIEF OF BAGHDAD (1961 version starring Steve Reeves)
THE SLAVE
THE MINOTAUR
MORGAN THE PIRATE
GIANT OF MARATHON
THE BLACK ZOO
THE TODD KILLINGS
THE COUCH
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6/22/09 at 7:39am
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

How about a month devoted to films released in 1939?
WB: JUAREZ, WE ARE NOT ALONE, THE OKLAHOMA KID, GOING PLACES, NAUGHTY BUT NICE, CONFESSIONS OF A NAZI SPY, DUST BE MY DESTINY, ANGELS WASH THEIR FACES, FOUR WIVES, ON YOUR TOES.
MGM: IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD, LET FREEDOM RING, BALALAIKA, BROADWAY SERENADE, DANCING CO-ED, FAST AND LOOSE, THE EARL OF CHICAGO.
RKO: IN NAME ONLY, FIVE CAME BACK, FIFTH AVENUE GIRL, BACHELOR MOTHER.

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6/22/09 at 8:36am
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

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How about a month devoted to films released in 1939?
WB: JUAREZ, WE ARE NOT ALONE, THE OKLAHOMA KID, GOING PLACES, NAUGHTY BUT NICE, CONFESSIONS OF A NAZI SPY, DUST BE MY DESTINY, ANGELS WASH THEIR FACES, FOUR WIVES, ON YOUR TOES.
MGM: IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD, LET FREEDOM RING, BALALAIKA, BROADWAY SERENADE, DANCING CO-ED, FAST AND LOOSE, THE EARL OF CHICAGO.
RKO: IN NAME ONLY, FIVE CAME BACK, FIFTH AVENUE GIRL, BACHELOR MOTHER.

There are some great titles, esp. the bold ones, but I'd love to see them as a classic retail release rather than an Archive disc. Some of them would nicely fit in a box set or two. (Bette Davis Vol. 4, another Bogey-Set or Cagney Vol. 2)
Recently bought:  The Fallen Sparrow (Italian DVD), Sunset Boulevard: Centennial Coll., The Sam Fuller Film Collection, The Film Noir Collection Vol. 1
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6/22/09 at 12:41pm
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

Another vote for Jolson's "Singing Fool", "Say it With Songs", and "Mammy".

And how about the crazy "Golden Dawn" or Demille's odd "Madame Satan"

Most Wanted on DVD: The Trial of Mary Dugan (1929), Strangers May Kiss (1931), Paid (1930), Letty Lynton (1932), The Trespasser (1929), The Letter (1929), Dangerous Curves (1929), Her Wedding Night (1931), Kick In (1931), Romance (1930), Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise (1931), Dishonored (1931),...

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6/23/09 at 2:23pm
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

How about some WWII titles like Human Comedy, White Cliffs of Dover and A Guy Named Joe......an Andy Hardy complete set and a Maisie set.
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6/23/09 at 2:50pm
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I thought WBs mentioned they had a hardy set in the works a few years back. I guess that's out the window. I would like to see Human Comedy get a legit release. One of my favorite films.
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6/23/09 at 2:54pm
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How about some of the less mainstream series films in sets. Like the Maisie,Mexican Spitfire etc. I would really like to see Perry Mason's, Falcon and Saint.Also a set of Wheeler and Woolsey would be nice.
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I thought WBs mentioned they had a hardy set in the works a few years back. I guess that's out the window.

Frank, you're right. WB did mention that a while back but I'd guess the economy put that on the back burner or abandoned as far as a pressed remastered release. A complete Hardy remastered set is one that I'd get regardless of price.

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6/23/09 at 5:26pm
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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

Warner has been mentioning most of these series in chats for several years. Personally I would prefer a retail release of these. It would be easy to do double features on the shorter features and the pricing would be much better. $20 a pop for Maisie Does the Rhumba or The Falcon Gets the Bird isn't going to move many consumers to buy these titles (especially if they are sold at TCM quality).

The Hardy series needs some sprucing up - the TCM prints are well worn. Mickey Rooney was said to have been involved with these DVDs...he turns 89 later this year. Let's hope his participation is secured before it is too late (assuming his work isn't already in the can).
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6/24/09 at 6:52am
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I would think if they did put out any of these series in the Archive program they would be put in sets or bundles. Like the Barker tarzans were. That would make them more attractive to buyers .I'm a big fan of the series films of that era. I would be very interested in those type of films if they were packaged in sets.
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Another vote for Jolson's "Singing Fool", "Say it With Songs", and "Mammy".

And how about the crazy "Golden Dawn" or Demille's odd "Madame Satan"


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Re: Suggested titles for Warner Archives future selections

I wonder if the Errol Flynn western set did well enough for Warners to do a Flynn war set of the remaining films he made in this genre?
I guess the best or most of the best are already out (OBJECTIVE BURMA, DIVE BOMBER, THE DAWN PATROL), but would love to have restored, DVD set of DESPERATE JOURNEY, NORTHERN PURSUIT, EDGE OF DARKNESS and UNCERTAIN GLORY.

I hope MARA MARU at least makes it to the archives...
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I would like to see all of the above Flynn films released in a normal box set; but I especially would like a non-PD version of SANTA FE TRAIL to round out the set.
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NEVER SAY GOODBYE, FOOTSTEPS IN THE DARK, CRY WOLF, ESCAPE ME NEVER. THE PERFECT SPECIMEN, THE SISTERS, ANOTHER DAWN, GREEN LIGHT, THAT FORSYTE WOMAN, CRY WOLF, SILVER RIVER are all dvd-worthy, and I'd love to see TOO MUCH, TOO SOON finally released on homevideo.

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NEVER SAY GOODBYE, FOOTSTEPS IN THE DARK, CRY WOLF, ESCAPE ME NEVER. THE PERFECT SPECIMEN, THE SISTERS, ANOTHER DAWN, GREEN LIGHT, THAT FORSYTE WOMAN, CRY WOLF, SILVER RIVER are all dvd-worthy, and I'd love to see TOO MUCH, TOO SOON finally released on homevideo.
I'd love all of these released as multiple BOXSETS instead of being in the Archives. I find it highly insulting anyone would suggest to have Errols filmography be released to the pithy Archive Collection instead of a smashing pressed disc.



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I wonder if the Errol Flynn western set did well enough for Warners to do a Flynn war set of the remaining films he made in this genre?
I guess the best or most of the best are already out (OBJECTIVE BURMA, DIVE BOMBER, THE DAWN PATROL), but would love to have restored, DVD set of DESPERATE JOURNEY, NORTHERN PURSUIT, EDGE OF DARKNESS and UNCERTAIN GLORY.

I hope MARA MARU at least makes it to the archives...
Hopefully the above WWII films will be released in their own boxset very soon. I've yet to purchase the Western collection and aim to do so withing the upcoming two weeks or sooner.
I take it I'm going to join ClassicFlix since they're carrying the Warner Archives. I see no justification on my part to purchase any of these, including Four's a Crowd. Way to fuck up and not consider it for a future Errol Flynn set Warners.

Oh and the Cary Grant films? Could've had a Signature Collection Volume II for him. So John Garfield and Stewart Granger are only "worthy" enough for the Archives while the highly overrated John Wayne gets full DVD's? Where's Robert Montgomery? Oh, blame the economic crisis then...

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PRETTY MAIDS ALL IN A ROW.

Groovy '70s, bizarre black comic thriller with Rock Hudson, Angie Dickinson, Roddy McDowall, Telly Savalas...directed by Roger Vadim, written-produced by Gene Roddenberry (!), small roles for Jimmy "Scotty" Doohan and William Campbell, a Lalo Schifrin score and a theme song performed by The Osmonds.

An utter time capsule and a great Warner Archives selection if I do say so myself ;)
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