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CinéKarine · 03-07-2007, 01:12 PM

The Constant Nymph (43) and the earlier 30s version are both tied up to the estate of Margaret Kennedy, author of the book which inspired the films. And what a shame - Fontaine's Nymph is one of the greatest films ever made and a prize jewel in Warner history in every single way.

Sergeants 3 (62), the Rat Pack version of Gunga Din, has been tied up for years in a legal battle between Frank Sinatra’s estate and the studios (now MGM).

The Joker Is Wild (57), with Sinatra, has some rights problems involving its music that Paramount has not been able (willing?) to clear. I believe With a Song in My Heart (52) is in the same sort of predicament.

Not sure if Alan Ladd's version of The Great Gatsby (49) is caught up in a similar situation or if Paramount is just being capricious. Does anyone know?

Apparently, Money from Home (53) (Damon Runyon striking again?) and Three Ring Circus (54) (reason?) are in a rights no-show as well.

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03-07-2007, 01:12 PM	#3 of 65
CinéKarine *Karine Philippot* Member Location: Montreal Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 01:37 AM Local Date: 07-20-2008 Posts: 415	Re: Movies not on DVD caught in 'rights hell' The Constant Nymph (43) and the earlier 30s version are both tied up to the estate of Margaret Kennedy, author of the book which inspired the films. And what a shame - Fontaine's Nymph is one of the greatest films ever made and a prize jewel in Warner history in every single way. Sergeants 3 (62), the Rat Pack version of Gunga Din, has been tied up for years in a legal battle between Frank Sinatra’s estate and the studios (now MGM). The Joker Is Wild (57), with Sinatra, has some rights problems involving its music that Paramount has not been able (willing?) to clear. I believe With a Song in My Heart (52) is in the same sort of predicament. Not sure if Alan Ladd's version of The Great Gatsby (49) is caught up in a similar situation or if Paramount is just being capricious. Does anyone know? Apparently, Money from Home (53) (Damon Runyon striking again?) and Three Ring Circus (54) (reason?) are in a rights no-show as well. DVD wish list: The Accused (48), Three Comrades (38), Waterloo Bridge (40), Margie (46), I'll Get By (50), The Constant Nymph (43), Holiday Affair (49), The Voice of the Turtle (47), The Barretts of Wimpole Street (34), Her Twelve Men (54), The Lost Moment (47), I Walk Alone (48), The Glass Menagerie (50), These Three (36), The Bride Wore Red (37), The Best Things in Life Are Free (56), Midnight Lace (60), Knock on Wood (53), Private Worlds (35), The Rat Race (60), Ramona (36), Lizzie (57), Every Girl Should Be Married (48), Remember the Night (40), Easy to Love (53), Born to Be Bad (50), Backfire (50), About Mrs. Leslie (54), It's a Great Feeling (49), Three Sailors and a Girl (53), Let's Be Happy (57), You Came Along (45), The Unguarded Moment (56), The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady (50), Athena (54), Johnny Guitar (54), Blossoms in the Dust (41), All My Sons (48), The Purple Mask (55), Tin Pan Alley (40), The Girl from Missouri (34), The Affairs of Susan (45), Thousands Cheer (43), Pitfall (48) ... Last edited by CinéKarine : 03-07-2007 at 01:21 PM.