Showing posts with label 1939 movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1939 movies. Show all posts

Sunday 8 February 2015

Gone With the Wind (1939)

Directed by Victor Fleming and starring Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard and Olivia de Havilland.


5-disc Limited Edition 70th Anniversary DVD box set bought in 2013

4-disc Collector's Edition DVD bought in 2004

2-disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray bought in 2009
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Blu-ray






Blu-ray extras include

The Making of a Legend: Gone With the Wind
Gone With the Wind: The Legend Lives On
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Gable: The King Remembered
Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond
The Supporting Players
Restoring a Legend
Dixie Hails Gone With the Wind
Atlanta Civil War Centennial
The Old South
International Prologue
Movieola

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Directed by Victor Fleming and starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke and Margaret Hamilton.


3-disc Collector's Edition DVD bought in 2006

3-disc Sing-a-Long Edition Blu-ray bought in 2010

3-disc 3D Edition bought in 2014
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Blu-ray extras include -

Audio Commentary by John Fricke,
The Making of a Movie Classic
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
The Legacy of Oz
Memories of Oz
Jukebox
Stills Galleries
We Haven't Really Met Properly
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Storybook
Prettier Than Ever: The Restoration of Oz
Music and Effects Track
Leo Is on the Air Radio Promo
Good News of 1939 Radio Show
Lux Radio Theater Broadcast
Sing Along
Another Romance of Celluloid: Electrical Power
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards Excerpt
Off to See the Wizard Excerpts
Outtakes and Deleted Scenes
It's a Twister! It's a Twister! The Tornado Tests
Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman
L. Frank Baum: The Man Behind the Curtain
Hollywood Celebrates its Biggest Little Stars!
The Dreamer of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910 silent film
Her Majesty, The Scarecrow of Oz (1914 silent film
The Magic Cloak of Oz (1914 silent film
The Patchwork Girl of Oz (1914 silent film
The Wizard of Oz (1925 silent film
The Wizard of Oz (1933) animated short

Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland Collection


4-disc 4-film DVD collection bought in 2013








Movies and extras included in the set -

Babes in Arms (1939)
• Introduction by Mickey Rooney
• Commentary by historian John Fricke
• Vintage Our Gang short Duel Personalities
• Classic cartoon The Mad Maestro
• 1939 Newsreel with Mickey and Judy
Audio-only bonuses:
• Leo Is on the Air radio promo
• 3 different radio shows with Rooney and Garland
• Theatrical Trailer
 

Strike up the Band (1940)
• Introduction by Mickey Rooney
• Pete Smith specialty comedy short Wedding Bills
• Classic cartoon Romeo in Rhythm
• "Do the La Conga" stereo remix version
Audio-only bonuses:
• Leo Is on the Air radio promo
• Millions for Defense radio special with Mickey and Judy
• Additional radio show with Rooney and Garland
• Theatrical Trailer
 

Babes on Broadway (1941)
• Introduction by Mickey Rooney
• Pete Smith Specialty comedy short How to Hold Your Husband Back
• Classic cartoon Dance of the Weed
Audio-only bonuses:
• Two Leo Is on the Air Radio Promos
• Radio Show Adaptation of Merton of the Movies with Rooney and Garland
• Chin Up! Cheerio! Carry On Song Demo performed by composer Burton Lane
• Theatrical Trailer
 

Girl Crazy (1943)
• Introduction by Mickey Rooney
• Commentary by historian John Fricke
• Vintage short Hollywood Daredevils
• Classic cartoon The Early Bird Dood It
• I Got Rhythm stereo remix version
• Audio-only bonus: Bronco Busters Outtake
• Theatrical Trailer


The Roaring Twenties (1939)

Directed by Raoul Walsh and starring James Cagney, Priscilla Lane and Humphrey Bogart.


DVD bought in 2005
104mins
Part of the 'James Cagney Collection'





Audio Commentary by film historian Dr. Lincoln Hurst
Featurette: The Roaring Twenties: The World Moves On Other:
Leonard Maltin hosts Warner Night at the Movies
Newsreel,
Musical short:  All Girl Revue,
Comedy short: The Great Library Misery
Cartoon: Thugs with Dirty Mugs
Trailers

Gunga Din (1939)

Directed by George Stevens and starring Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Joan Fontaine and Sam Jaffe.

DVD bought in 2004
117mins





Audio Commentary by historian Rudy Behlmer
On Location with Gunga Din Featurette:
Porky Pig cartoon: The Film Fan
Original and reissue theatrical trailers