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Steve...O · 07-23-2007, 08:55 PM

Phil, you have great tates!

The bulk of Ma & Pa Kettle are on DVD from Universal. They didn't release the two films without Percy Kilbride but the others are readily available and cheap. There was a volume of Francis movies released also.

Warners has said that Andy Hardy, Dr. Kildare, Falcon, Saint, Philo Vanceand Tarzan are all either on the schedule or are planned. Bowery Boys are in limbo due to an inability to find good prints. The bulk of the ESK are PD and readily available although in sub-par quality.

The Dr. Christian series (also PD) is available from Alpha video.

Sony (Columbia) just hired a consultant (Mike Schlesinger) who has been pushing them to release more classics. He specifically has championed the Lone Wolf series due to the popularity of Warren William among classic film buffs. They're well aware of the popularity of Boston Blackie and their other series. Mike says that they're watching the sales of the Warner releases in 2008 of Saint/Falcon, et al. before making a decision.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, the continued absence of Roach era L&H and Our Gang from Region 1 DVD is a disgrace.

Steve

07-23-2007, 08:55 PM	#3 of 23
Steve...O Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Local Time: 03:08 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008 Posts: 2,359	Re: Classic series desired on DVD... Phil, you have great tates! The bulk of Ma & Pa Kettle are on DVD from Universal. They didn't release the two films without Percy Kilbride but the others are readily available and cheap. There was a volume of Francis movies released also. Warners has said that Andy Hardy, Dr. Kildare, Falcon, Saint, Philo Vanceand Tarzan are all either on the schedule or are planned. Bowery Boys are in limbo due to an inability to find good prints. The bulk of the ESK are PD and readily available although in sub-par quality. The Dr. Christian series (also PD) is available from Alpha video. Sony (Columbia) just hired a consultant (Mike Schlesinger) who has been pushing them to release more classics. He specifically has championed the Lone Wolf series due to the popularity of Warren William among classic film buffs. They're well aware of the popularity of Boston Blackie and their other series. Mike says that they're watching the sales of the Warner releases in 2008 of Saint/Falcon, et al. before making a decision. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, the continued absence of Roach era L&H and Our Gang from Region 1 DVD is a disgrace. Steve