I look so I can hear... Nicolas Philibert's documentary about deafness captures and celebrates the expressiveness of language without a voice. As the camera lingers on the graceful choreography of signing it seduces the hearing viewer into acknowledging the practical and emotional limitations of verbal language.
Becker's dark, offbeat comedy about a failing marriage stars Daniel Gélin as Ãdouard, a poor pianist married to Caroline (Anne Vernon), a beautiful girl from a middle-class family. Caroline's uncle Claude (Jean Galland), a complete snob who looks down on Ãdouard like the rest of his family, invites the couple to a party at which he is expected to play for his supper in front of Claude's important friends. Add the fact that Claude's son Alain (Jacques Francois) is in love with Caroline and this evening is destined for disaster.
Betty Boop-oop-a-dooped her way to the silver screen in the Max Fleischer short Dizzy Dishes on August 8th 1930. Since then she's been captivating audiences for over 70 years with her innocent eyes bodacious body and curvaceous hips. But she didn't start out as the bubbly bombshell that we know and love today. In fact at the start of her career BETTY WAS A DOG. Yes you read that right - a dog! It was only after appearances in several Fleischer cartoons that she eventually shed
The New Addams Family: Deadbeat Relatives (2 Discs)
Three John Mills films on one fantastic box set. History Of Mr. Polly: John Mills stars in this celebrated adaptation of the H.G. Wells classic. Mr Polly is a sensitive soul idling away his days as a humble drapers assistant until one day he is abruptly sacked for daydreaming at work. His well-ordered life is plunged into chaos until his fathers death suddenly brings him a large inheritance. Mr Polly splashes out on a brand new bicycle and sets off to explore the world and seek out grand adventure. A doomed love affair quickly destroys his newfound dreams. The bicycle is stored away and Mr Polly opens up his own drapers shop in a dismal little town. Fifteen years later finds him unhappily married and almost bankrupt. His thoughts drift towards suicide - but there may yet be another avenue of escape for the hapless Mr Polly. Great Expectations: David Lean directed this stylish film presentation of Charles Dickens' heart warming story of a young man befriending an escaped convict who becomes his unknown benefactor and of the consequences for the young man as he establishes himself in the world. Waterloo Road: As World War Two rages Jim Colter (John Mills) finds himself called up to serve in the Army - but hes soon to find himself at war on two fronts. While hes away his lovely wife Tillie attracts (Joy Shelton) attracts the amorous attention of Ted Purvis (Stewart Granger) a vicious local spiv and self-acclaimed ladies man. When Jims sister write to him informing him of what is happening Jim decides that the Nazis can wait and that an even more insidious enemy needs to be dealt with first. He breaks out of camp goes AWOL and sets off to find his wife. With the military hot on his tail Jim must make his way through war-torn London to settle things once and for all.
Coronation Street was first broadcast in December of 1960 and since then has gone from strength to strength in establishing itself as the nation's favourite soap opera. With a more light-hearted slant on the genre Coronation Street has always drawn viewers from across the generations and its longevity is tribute to it's across the board appeal. Specially selected by Coronation Street's official historian you can now relive the trials tribulations joy and jubil
1974 film version of Franz Lehar's operetta Das Land Des Lachelns famous for the song 'Dein ist mein ganzes Herz'.
Coronation Street was first broadcast in December of 1960 and since then has gone from strength to strength in establishing itself as the nation's favourite soap opera. With a more light hearted slant on the genre Coronation Street has always drawn viewers from across the generations and its longevity is tribute to it's across the board appeal. On this DVD we take a look back to 1979 and eight classic episodes from that year.
Rocky (Dir. John G. Avildsen 1976): Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with the World Heavyweight Champion Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time - a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner. Featuring a dynamic musical score this rousing crowd-pleaser will send spirits soaring. Fighting for love glory and self-respect Rocky scores an exultant knockout! Rocky II (Dir. Sylvester Stallone 1979): It's the rematch of the century as Rocky Balboa takes on Apollo Creed in this powerful follow-up to one of the most acclaimed movies in film history. After club fighter Rocky Balboa (Stallone) goes the distance with heavyweight champ Apollo Creed (Weathers) boxing fans clamour for a rematch. But Rocky having sustained massive injuries in the bout announces his retirement. But as Rocky tries to make a new start for himself he realizes that he can't escape his true calling. The ring beckons once more and the ""Italian Stallion"" must prepare for the fight of his life. Rocky III (Dir. Sylvester Stallone 1982): As Rocky Balboa (Stallone) fights his way into the hearts of millions life couldn't be better. He scores ten consecutive wins lands lucrative endorsement contracts and becomes famous throughout the world. But when Clubber Lang K.O's Rocky in a humiliating defeat it becomes apparent that the ""Italian Stallion"" has lost his edge. Considering hanging up his gloves Rocky receives encouragement from an unlikely ally: his old nemesis Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). With Creed's help Rocky strives to regain the ""eye of the tiger"" before confronting Lang in a gruelling rematch for the world heavyweight championship. Rocky IV (Dir. Sylvester Stallone 1985): When Rocky's old friend Apollo Creed is killed during a fight with a super-fit Russian boxer Ivan Drago Rocky blames himself for the death when he could have thrown in the towel before the crucial moment. Fuelled by the Russian's arrogance Rocky arranges a fight with the new champion only this time on Christmas Day in Russia.... Rocky V (Dir. John G. Avildsen 1990): Upon returning home from his latest triumph Rocky (Stallone) learns that all of his money has been lost by an unscrupulous financial advisor. To make matters worse his fight related injuries force his retirement from the ring. So Rocky his wife Adrian (Talia Shire) and his son Rocky Jr. (Sage Stallone) move to their old low-rent neighbourhood in South Philadelphia. There the fighter must resolve the deep-rooted resentment held by his son a bitterness that grows when Rocky trains Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison) a young boxer who soon rises to national prominence. When Tommy turns against his mentor and publicity taunts him Rocky knows despite the fatal danger to his health he must fight once more... Rocky Balboa (Dir. Sylvester Stalline 2006): In the 6th instalment of the Rocky franchise we find Rocky as a fifty something widower after the death of his beloved Adrian. His relationship with his son has also deteriorated and Rocky only finds solace in the stories he re-counts to the customers who visit his deli. However everything is about to change as a virtual game - showing a young Rocky defeating the current champion Mason 'The Line' Dixion - provides the catalyst for Rocky to re-apply for his boxing license and return to the sport he loves. Initially intent on only fighting local boxers Rocky is soon propelled back into the media limelight when Mason comes calling offering Rocky another shot at a World Championship bout...Cue training montages blood sweat and tears... the Italian Stallion is back!
Bestselling recording artist and Oscar-winner Bing Crosby stars in this raucous musical alongside Betty Hutton (Annie Get Your Gun), whose dual performance as a pair of singing twins leaves plenty of room for confusion, hijinks, and hilarity. In the midst of the Second World War, nightclub singers Rosemary and Susie Allison one sedate and ladylike, the other brash and wild decide to enlist in the WAVES, a women's branch of the US Navy. While Susie, the crazier of the bunch, is reluctant to sign up, she soon grows thrilled at the prospect when heartthrob crooner Johnny Cabot (Crosby) joins the force. Susie soon finds a way to set up a double date with Johnny and his dopey Navy pal, Windy but when everyone comes together, the world-famous singer only has eyes for Rosemary. As Susie tries to scheme her way into Johnny's arms and the ever-serious Rosemary fends off his attempts at romance, Johnny has trouble telling who's who resulting in a top-notch comedy of errors. Featuring a famous rendition of Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive' and Crosby's knockout performance of That Old Black Magic', Here Come the Waves is a timeless, fun-filled musical that will leave you humming show tunes long after you've turned off the tube.
Based on the Broadway hit by William Inge this comic drama is about a rancher who falls for a nightclub singer while stranded at a bus stop in a blizzard. Monroe's dramatic breakthrough movie and the film debuts of Lange and Murray who eventually married.
Mixing silent film techniques with the new element of sound - only one-fifth of the film offers dialogue - Rich And Strange tells the charming story of Fred Hill (Henry Kendall) and his wife Emily (Joan Barry) a small-town British couple who inherit some money from a rich uncle and suddenly decide to take a world cruise. Both however find themselves out of their element and their attempts at extramarital adventures fail miserably. Their newfound sophistication having backfired the couple will have to try to return to good old England but their journey will be full of mishaps and unexpected disaster. Released under the title East Of Shanghai in the United States the film was based on the novel by Dale Collins and was a departure for Hitchcock in both style and tone.
Two sisters from Hungary become famous entertainers in the early 1900s. Fictionalized biography with lots of songs.
He was the greatest master of unarmed combat the world has ever seen. How could the self proclaimed world's fittest man die so suddenly at the very height of his career? Could foul play have been involved or even murder? Death By Misadventure goes in depth behind the scenes as we unfold the greatest mystery of the martial arts movie world. It also highlights a profile of Bruce Lee's legacy Brandon Lee which charts the rising star's emergence as a major force in action cinema of the 90's until his tragic and untimely death in March 1993.
This box set features the following classic comedies from Laurel And Hardy! Married Life Our Relations Someone's Ailing Sons Of The Desert
My Blue Heaven is an entertaining musical romp with a rich story as well as plenty of comedy and romance! Kitty (Betty Grable) and Jack (Dan Dailey) are a popular husband-and-wife entertainer team making their move from radio to television. However as exciting as this progress is they believe their lives will be complete when they can start a family. But when they decide to adopt - a process fraught with problems and disappointments - they are ultimately rewarded with an overabundance of babies! Peppered with songs and dances this dazzling film also features a spectacular all-star cast including Mitzi Gaynor in her first film role.
In this touching yet hilarious comedy Clifton Webb stars as Frank Bunker Gilbreth a turn-of-the-century efficiency expert who tries to apply his exacting work standards to raising his children - all 12 of them! Based on the bestseller by children of the real Mr. Gilbreth and narrated by the Gilbreth's oldest daughter Ann (Jeanne Crain) Cheaper by the Dozen is an entertaining charming film that follows this unique family throughout their life together.
When a classified ad grabs the attention of Chicago Times editor Brian Kelly (Lee J. Cobb) he sends ace reporter P.J. McNeal (James Stewart) to dig up new evidence in the 11-year-old case of a cop killer: It appears that Frank Wiecek (Richard Conte) has taken a fall and been wrongly imprisoned for the murder. Although hard-nosed McNeal is initially skeptical he eventually believes that Wiecek was in fact a patsy. And although McNeal hits one dead end after another the avid newsma
The name Christopher Lee has become synonymous with horror and he delivers a typically bravura performance in this atmospheric and tense chiller. A string of bizarre killings has struck fear into the hearts of Parisians. The victims were drained of blood which leads some to suspect a vampire. Clues lead the police to the Theatre of Death where horror presentations are a speciality. Could the murderer be its sinister director?
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