Classic Films

• The Blue Angel | DVD | (13/10/1999) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  For director Josef von Sternberg and Marlene Dietrich it all began with The Blue Angel, one of the masterpieces of Germany's Weimar cinema. This landmark film thrust the sultry and unrestrained Dietrich on an unsuspecting international film audience. She plays the prototypical role of Lola, the singer who tempts repressed professor Emil Jannings (the king of expressionist actors) into complete submission night after night at the Blue Angel night-club. The film perfectly captures the masochism and degradation of the Weimar Republic, just before the rise of Adolf Hitler. And yet the moral confusion exhibited by Jannings is really due to his own torment. Dietrich is merely an instrument of his innermost desires, standing on stage in top hat, stockings and bare thighs singing "Falling in Love Again". --Bill Desowitz, Amazon.com

• Laurel & Hardy 3 Disc Box Set | DVD | (05/04/2010) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Titles Comprise Laurel & Hardy - Flying Deuces Stan and Ollie join the Foreign Legion so that Ollie can forget an unhappy romance. As luck would have it they become involved in attempting to smooth out the messy love affair between an officer and his fianc''e. After being in the Legion for as long as they can take it they want their normal lives back. Ollie insists on their release just as they realise they're going to be shot at sunrise for their rebelliousness. The pair attempt an escape via aeroplane. Lots of laughs nostalgia and action-packed stunts take place including a dance routine to 'Shine on Harvest Moon'. Laurel & Hardy - Utopia In Utopia the last film Laurel and Hardy made together Stan and Ollie fly to London for the reading of Stan's late uncle's will. After Stan's uncle's cash is used to pay the solicitors death duties and tax the only things left are a yacht--and a South Sea island. At the docks the duo get their new boat along with a displaced sailor and a stowaway. Together the four set sail but are soon shipwrecked on an atoll during a storm. There they meet a French singer who is escaping her fiancee. When her annoying husband-to-be turns up unexpectedly he discovers the area to be rich in uranium and soon everyone the land. Hilarious hijinks ensue... Laurel & Hardy - March of the Wooden Soldiers In March Of The Wooden Soldiers Stanley Dum (Stan Laurel) and Ollie Dee (Oliver Hardy) are well-meaning but clueless toymakers in Toyland. They misinterpret an order from Santa Claus for 600 one-foot high toy soldiers producing with 100 six-foot high soldiers instead. But their toy army comes in handy when the evil Barnaby (Henry Brandon) and his furry Bogeymen invade Toyland and capture Mother Peep's daughter Bo (Charlotte Henry). Then it's Stanley and Ollie to the rescue in this Laurel and Hardy classic not to be missed.

• Black Sabbath | DVD | (25/06/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Experience Mario Bava's horror classic Black Sabbath A beautiful woman is terrorized by call from an ex-lover who has escaped from prison for the pleasure of killing her... A family becomes a feeding ground when their father returns home wounded after ridding the countryside of a hideous vampire... A nurse is haunted by reproaches from the Beyond after stealing a ring from the finger of a dead medium! Join Boris Karloff as he hosts (and stars in) this trilogy of terror tales

• The Bulldog Breed | DVD | (12/11/2001) from £7.98   |  Saving you £2.01 (20.10%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Navy's newest recruit is Norman Puckle (Norman Wisdom). He's no ordinary sailor and that's just as well because he soon finds himself lined up for an extraordinary adventure. It is planned that the Navy will put a rocket into orbit and Norman is chosen to man it. Hilarious setbacks and chaos are Norman's constant companions as he undertakes the strenuous tests and training required. Eventually doubts arise as to whether the right person has been chosen but surely the whims of admirals and officers will not be enough to deny Norman his moment of glory!

• Devil Ship Pirates | DVD | (17/01/2005) from £14.98   |  Saving you £-1.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  In 1588 a Spanish ship from the defeated Armada puts into a British port for repairs. The dastardly Captain Robeles (Lee) instructs his men to persuade the villagers that the invaders were successful and that the British should bend to the Spanish will. When this fails and an organised resistance is formed Robeles resorts to ever more terrifying means to quell the insurrection while his ship is being repaired...

• Gerry Mulligan/Art Farmer Quartet - Live In Rome | DVD | (01/03/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £8.99

  This DVD features rare film of the famous piano-less quartet filmed in Rome in 1959 showing Gerry Mulligan and Art Farmer at their best. Mulligan and Farmer had first played together in Manny Albam's band in 1957 before recording their first piano-less quartet tracks in 1958 with the same rhythm section as here - Bill Crow on bass and Dave Bailey drums. The same year they had a track featured on the famous Jazz On a Summer's Day film. Farmer plays trumpet (rather than flugelhorn) throughout and Mulligan does in fact contrary to their reputation play piano on two tracks. Tracklist: 1. Announcement by Gerry Mulling/Tuning up 2. As Catch Can 3. Walking Shoes 4. Baubles Bangles And Beads 5. Just In Time 6. I Can't Get Started 7. News From Blueport 8. Moonlight In Vermont 9. Spring Is Sprung Bonus Audio Tracks 10. Blueport 11.Utter Chaos

• A Moon for the Misbegotten | DVD | (01/01/1975) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Theatrical sparks flew when veteran ONeill interpreters Jason Robards, Jr. and Colleen Dewhurst joined forces in the celebrated 1973 revival of Eugene ONeills tender semi-autobiographical drama. Under the inspired direction of Jose Quintero, they helped transform the neglected 1947 work into a now-recognized modern masterpiece. In a towering performance, the late, great Jason Robards portrays a cynical, self-hating alcoholic actor based on ONeills elder brother, Jamie. The majestic Colleen Dewhurst plays the earthy, gruff daughter of his scheming Irish tenant farmer (Ed Flanders) with whom the failed actor spends a soul-baring night of guilt-ridden confessions, tenderness, and absolution. Both Dewhurst and Flanders won Tony Awards for their performances.

• elisir Amore: Gaetano Donizetti | DVD | (31/10/2005) from £17.90   |  Saving you £5.09 (28.44%)   |  RRP £22.99

  The opera L'Elisir D'Amore by the composer Gaetano Donizetti.

• Shakespeare: The Animated Tales, Act 6 (Othello & A Winter's Tale) | DVD | (26/02/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  The brilliantly produced animated Shakespeare series continues with the classic tales of Othello and A Winter's Tale

• Sub-Mariner - Vol. 1 | DVD | (28/06/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  From the golden age of comic book heroes comes Marvel's superhero Sub-Mariner a.k.a. Prince Namor Mackenzie. With the ability to breath in and out of water he is a rare hybrid with the added gift of flight! The Start Of The Quest / Escape To Nowhere / A Prince There Was: The Submariner returns to Atlantis to save his city from the evil warlord Krang. Not All My Power Can Save Me / The End Of The Quest / When Failed The Quest: Prince Namor embarks on a quest for an enchanted trident while Lady Dorma rejects the advances of Krang. To Walk Amongst Men / When Rises The Behemoth / To Death: When Atlantis is rocked by an earthquake the Prince heads to the surface to stop human scientists from destroying Atlantis with underwater drilling. The Thing From Space / No Escape From Namor / A Prince Dies Fighting: Atuma the barbarian attacks Atlantis and sends a robot to kill the Sub-Mariner. Namor must destroy the alien robot to save his city. Atlantis Under Attack / Sands Of Terror / The Iron Idol Of Infamy: Lord Bashy is accused of stealing the enchanted trident and imprisoned in the Forbidden Cavern. Submariner must save Lord Bashy from entombment...

• Antony and Cleopatra | Blu Ray | (27/05/2019) from £14.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Antony and Cleopatra is the 1972 film adaptation of the play of the same name by William Shakespeare, directed by and starring Charlton Heston. After the murder of her lover Caesar, Egypt's queen Cleopatra needs a new ally. She seduces his probable successor Mark Antony. This develops into real love and slowly leads to a war with the other possible successor: Octavius.

• The I Don't Care Girl | DVD | (16/04/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Jerry Lee Lewis | DVD | (19/02/2007) from £8.47   |  Saving you £-2.48 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  The Story of Rock and Roll would not be complete without a heavy does of Jerry Lee Lewis! This exceptional show features Jerry live at the Toronto Peace Festival his performances on the Steve Allen Show along with the legendary Shindig. Tacklisting: 1. High School Confidential 2. Dont be Cruel 3. You Win Again 4. Great Balls Of Fire 5. Breathless 6. Hound Dog 7. I Got A Woman 8. Im On Fire 9. The Night Has A Thousand Eyes 10. Put on your Red Dress 11. I believe in you 12. Mystery Train 13. Whole Lotta Shakin; Goin' On 14. Jailhouse Rock

• Suppose They Gave A War And Nobody Came? | DVD | (13/09/2002) from £17.00   |  Saving you £-11.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Combine a Warrant Officer and two Sergeants with a bigoted town leader a fat sour sheriff and the luscious Ramona and you end up with an hilarious comedy of untold disasters.

• Chaudhvin Ka Chand | DVD | (20/08/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

• Royal Navy - At War And Peace 1960-1966 | DVD | (14/05/2007) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-4.54 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Royal Navy - At War and Peace is a unique DVD series collecting together rare or previously unseen and unavailable films from the Royal Navy's long and distinguished history. As well as providing film records of RN ships weaponry exercises tactics training and facilities it also offers an invaluable 'behind the scenes' look at life in the Royal Navy. Late Call This riveting extra length film shows how a 1960's Royal Navy Task Force could be deployed to help out with international emergencies and was based on the exercise 'Dark Night'. In particular the focus is on the aircraft carrier HMS Victorious with its Buccaneers and Sea Vixens and 845 Squadron Wessex helicopters operating off the commando carrier HMS Bulwark. Other ships featured include the carrier HMS Eagle guided missile destroyer HMS Kent and the frigate HMS Zest. Launch And Recover Fleet Air Arm Scimitars Sea Vixens and Gannets all feature in this naval instructional film covering landings and take-offs from the deck of an aircraft carrier. The workings of the ship's steam catapult and arrester gear systems are covered in fascinating detail. Catch Me Going Back The dramatised story of a typical naval recruit in the early 1960's following his life from signing up through training at HMS Raleigh and HMS Collingwood through to his posting on board the submarine HMS Artemis as an electrical mechanic.

• WAGNER: Die Walkure - Sir Simon Rattle / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (Willard White / Eva-Maria Westbroek / Eva Johansson / Robert Gambill) | DVD | (27/10/2008) from £17.05   |  Saving you £12.94 (43.10%)   |  RRP £29.99

• 23rd March 1931 Shaheed | DVD | (26/05/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  23RD March 1931 Shaheed directed by Guddu Dhanoa tells the story of the freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh. The story begins in Lahore when Bhagat Singh is just a small boy - a growing child exposed to an environment of British rule in India. His sharp mind though very young is full of curiosity and reasoning. Death does not frighten Bhagat Singh as a teenager. Growing into a college-attending adult does not distract Bhagat Singh from his goal. As a young man he takes on

• The Kennel Murder Case | DVD | (14/02/2011) from £12.98   |  Saving you £-7.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  Philo Vance is investigating the locked-room murder of a prominent but much-disliked antiques collector. A broken Chinese vase provides a very important clue in establishing the culprit.

• Escondido - Mediabook - Cover A (+ DVD) | Blu Ray | (29/09/2022) from £41.94   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A