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Edited by JoHud - 2/16/12 at 1:58pm
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"Turner Classic Movies and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment are proud to present The Jean Arthur Drama Collection. This four-disc set, exclusive only to tcm.com, includes Whirlpool (1934), The Most Precious Thing in Life (1934), The Defense Rests (1934) and Party Wire (1935).
Most movie lovers know Jean Arthur for her delightful comedic performances in such key films as The More the Merrier (1944) and for her unforgettable work for director Frank Capra (Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). The actress was capable of playing any type of role convincingly and had plenty of training behind her with more than 50 shorts and feature films by the time she signed and made her debut for Columbia Pictures in Whirlpool (1934). THE JEAN ARTHUR DRAMA COLLECTION showcases the actress's early promise in four rare but striking dramatic features from her Columbia years including Whirlpool (1934), The Most Precious Thing in Life (1934), The Defense Rests (1934) and Party Wire (1935).
Presented for the first time on DVD, digitally restored and remastered, these four features showcase Arthur’s range and virtuosity at an early stage in the sound era, playing everything from melodramas (Whirlpool) and tearjerkers (The Most Precious Thing in Life) to courtroom dramas (The Defense Rests) and morality tales (Party Wire)."
Most movie lovers know Jean Arthur for her delightful comedic performances in such key films as The More the Merrier (1944) and for her unforgettable work for director Frank Capra (Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). The actress was capable of playing any type of role convincingly and had plenty of training behind her with more than 50 shorts and feature films by the time she signed and made her debut for Columbia Pictures in Whirlpool (1934). THE JEAN ARTHUR DRAMA COLLECTION showcases the actress's early promise in four rare but striking dramatic features from her Columbia years including Whirlpool (1934), The Most Precious Thing in Life (1934), The Defense Rests (1934) and Party Wire (1935).
Presented for the first time on DVD, digitally restored and remastered, these four features showcase Arthur’s range and virtuosity at an early stage in the sound era, playing everything from melodramas (Whirlpool) and tearjerkers (The Most Precious Thing in Life) to courtroom dramas (The Defense Rests) and morality tales (Party Wire)."
Edited by JoHud - 2/16/12 at 1:58pm
