[Lyle H.]

To prevent a million scattered threads about this set (and the individual discs residing in the set), I thought I'd create this thread.

To answer some Frequently Asked Questions:

YES: These films do come in keepcases, not snapper cases.
YES: These films have been remastered.
YES: These films do include extras, including the double features.
YES: These films are the MGM films, NOT the Paramount films, Warner does not have the rights to the Paramount films.
YES: The Paramount films ARE available, but only in R2 from Universal. The Cocoanuts, however, is not available
NO: This does not mean all of the Marx Brothers films are now available on DVD. Love Happy is yet to be release, but apparently it is coming from Koch-Lorber in June.
NO: The double features are not available on their own, only in the boxed set.

I watched the documentary Remarks on Marx and the film Go West last night. Go West is still a lot of fun for me, and their most underrated feature film. However, I still prefer Horse Feathers, Monkey Business, and A Night at the Opera. I looked at all of the discs, they look great. I can't wait to dig into this set over the next few days.

Please add to this thread, hopefully it will inspire good discussion and help people with questions about the set.

[Malcolm R]

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To prevent a million scattered threads about this set

[John Hodson]

My jaw is still resting on my chest after reading the review of the set at dvdfile; I can't believe he has the same set that I have (or indeed the sames copies of A Night At The Opera and A Day At the Races that Herb has reviewed on the forum).

Warners have done a first rate job with this set, from the films themselves to the inclusion of the shorts (I loved Robert Benchley's A Night At The Movies) and cartoons and the plethora of other extras - and the whole set cost me a little over £20 delivered! One of the bargains of the year IMHO.

Now the ball is firmly in Paramount's court; I believe Universal has done a less than steller job with the R2 set (reports on the transfers are mixed, and the extras are thin) - hopefully they will see what Warners have done here and try and match it.

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So many films, so little time...

[Roger Rollins]

I got this set yesterday, and spent all of last night watching it, or maybe I should say, delighting in it.
I can't remember when I have laughed so much in one sitting.

To Mr. Hodson's point, you bet these films look great, and the presentation is first-rate. I love all the extras, especially getting to hear from the ageless Kitty Carlisle about the making of "OPERA".

Marx fans should be celebrating this gorgeous presentation.

Also a note to classic animation buffs: There is a treasure-trove of rarities here, all new to DVD of course, but some that never even made it to VHS or Laserdisc. In the latter category are two great B&W "Captain and the Kids" cartoons and the rare "Jitterbug Follies". Not as rare, but for the first time on DVD is Bob Clampett's "THE DAFFY DOC". I may be wrong, but I think this is the first B&W Looney Tunes release to end up on DVD! Last, but not least, is a fun, early Hanna-Barbera MGM cartoon called "Officer Pooch".

The packaging is stunning, and after years of begging we finally see the beautiful Warner Classic releases in KEEPCASES....and they sure look terrific.

I doubt Universal will try to deliver a presentation up to
what Warners has done here. They'll likely squeeze all 5 of their films on 2 discs, charge $25 for it without extras, and that will be that. I'd also love to be wrong and see them actually but a little care into their classics like Warners does, but I doubt that's a possibility.

This collection is my pick for classic comedy release of the year. Thank you, WB.

[JustinCleveland]

You can't get much more "official" than Robert Harris

[John Hodson]

I've just read Todd Doogan's comments over at thedigitalbits.com; cue the sound of my jaw thudding down on my chest for a second time today...

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So many films, so little time...

[Lyle H.]

I'm sorry if I rubbed some of you the wrong way. Why can't we just merge all the threads? No reason to get hostile or anything, this is the internet.

[oscar_merkx]

cannot wait to get the box set

[Jack Briggs]

Lyle, try to become more familiar with this place before taking such initiatives. One authoritative thread -- from Robert Harris -- already has been linked here, and we have another discussion currently in progress. Hence, this thread's closure. Nothing personal. JB