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Walter Huston stars as an idealistic bank president who has been making loans to depositors without sufficient collateral. When there's a run on his bank, his loyal staff rallies local small businessmen to make more deposits which moves the directors to keep the bank afloat.

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Frank Capra adapted a hit stage play for this marvelous screwball meeting of the madcap and the macabre. On Halloween, newly married drama critic Mortimer Brewster (Cary Grant, cutting loose in a hilariously harried performance) returns home to Brooklyn, where his adorably dotty aunts (Josephine Hull and Jean Adair, who both starred in the Broadway production) greet him with love, sweetness . . . and a grisly surprise: the corpses buried in their cellar. A bugle-playing brother (John Alexander) who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, a crazed criminal (Raymond Massey) who’s a dead ringer for Boris Karloff, and a seriously slippery plastic surgeon (Peter Lorre) are among the outré oddballs populating Arsenic and Old Lace, a diabolical delight that only gets funnier as the body count rises. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New, restored 4K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack New audio commentary featuring Charles Dennis, author of There’s a Body in the Window Seat!: The History of “Arsenic and Old Lace” Radio adaptation from 1952 starring Boris Karloff Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic David Cairns

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A Chinese warlord and an engaged Christian missionary fall in love.

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Hook card:Six classic films with unforgettable performances. Experience these landmark films from Columbia Pictures like never before, now fully remastered and debuting on 4K Ultra HD. With movies that fearlessly portray the scope of human emotion and actors that memorably embody iconic characters ? and with hours of special features and an exclusive 80-page book with unique insights and productio

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Frank Sinatra stars as Tony Manetta, a widower living well beyond his means, in Miami where he's raising his young son, Alvin (Eddie Hodges). With a limited understanding of the word "responsibility," Tony, finding himself in debt and with his back against the wall, decides to reach out to his older brother, Mario, for yet another in a string of loans, fabricating that the money is needed for Alvin who has taken ill. The plot takes full-swing when Mario and his wife decide to pay Tony and Alvin a visit. In the tradition of It's A Wonderful Life, Mr. Deeds Goes To Washington, Pocket Full of Miracles, director Frank Capra weaves a comic tale filled with heart, laughs and love ... and introduced the classic standard "High Hopes" to the world.

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Opposites attract with magnetic force in this romantic road-trip delight from Frank Capra (IT'S a WONDERFUL LIFE), about a spoiled runaway socialite (THE PALM BEACH STORY's Claudette Colbert) and a roguish man-of-the-people reporter (GONE WITH THE WIND's Clark Gable) who is determined to get the scoop on her scandalous disappearance. The first film to accomplish the very rare feat of sweeping all five major Oscar categories (best picture, best actor, best actress, best director, and best screenplay), It Happened One Night is among the most gracefully constructed and edited films of the early sound era, packed with clever situations and gags that have entered the Hollywood comedy pantheon. Featuring two actors at the top of their game, sparking with a chemistry that has never been bettered, this is the birth of the screwball comedy.

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Frank Capra's perennial holiday classic is one of the most beloved films of all time and the quintessential "Capraesque" comedy/drama. James Stewart is Bedford Falls banker George Bailey, who is driven by circumstances one Christmas Eve to consider suicide, only to be shown by neophyte angel Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers) what a difference his life has made. Tremendous supporting cast includes Donna Reed, Thomas Mitchell, Lionel Barrymore, Ward Bond, Beulah Bondi. Complete, uncut 130-minute version. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, DVS Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono French Dolby Digital mono, German Dolby Digital mono, Italian Dolby Digital mono, Japanese Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH), Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish; featurette; theatrical trailers. Two-disc set.

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A timeless masterpiece starring Ronald Colman and Jane Wyatt in the lavishly-produced vision of Shangri-La.

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SYNOPSIS: Beautifully restored by ClassicFlix, in collaboration with the Library of Congress, Frank Capra’s powerful everyman drama Meet John Doe (1941) starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck debuts in high definition in this Blu-ray combo. - Desperate to get her newspaper job back after being downsized, columnist Ann Mitchell (Barbara Stanwyck) figures to create some “fireworks” by contriving a letter from “John Doe”—a man so disgusted with the state of the world that in protest he vows to jump off the roof of city hall at midnight on Christmas Eve. Public reaction to the letter is so overwhelming that Ann not only keeps her job, but she and editor Henry Connell (James Gleason) connive to hire a real John Doe in order to maintain the deception. - Enter “Long John” Willoughby (Gary Cooper), a ball player turned drifter due to a bum arm, and so determined to get his wing fixed that he’s ready, willing and able to play the part. Although his sidekick “The Colonel” (Walter Brennan) disapproves highly of the scheme, Willoughby enjoys the lavish gifts and attention bestowed upon his new-found celebrity in what becomes a “glorious movement.” Trouble soon starts, however, when publisher D.B. Norton (Edward Arnold) decides to use “John Doe” to further his ow - In the first of three cinematic pairings, Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck give brilliantly memorable individual performances, but also display a subdued, yet magnetic, chemistry in each of their scenes together. Outstanding support also comes from a bevy of character greats including James Gleason, Walter Brennan, Edward Arnold, Spring Byington and Gene Lockhart, as well as notable performances by Rod La Rocque (in his final film), Irving Bacon, Regis Toomey, Ann Doran and J. Farrell MacDonald. - Based on Richard Connell’s 1922 short story “A Reputation”, director Frank Capra chose Meet John Doe as the first release for his newly-formed Frank Capra Productions, which he established with longtime writer-collaborator Robert Riskin, who wrote the screenplay for Doe. A box office success, Doe would also garner an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Story (for Connell and Robert Presnell, Sr.)." DETAILS: FORMAT: Blu-ray Region: A Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1 GENRE: Drama RATING: NR Theatrical Year: 1941 RUNTIME: 123 minutes DISC COUNT: 1 Color/B&W: Black & White CAST: Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, James Gleason, Walter Brennan, Edward Arnold, Spring Byington, Gene Lockhart, Rod La Rocque, Irving Bacon, Regis Toomey, Ann Doran, J. Farrell MacDonald Director: Frank Capra Meet John Doe Blu-ray

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James Stewart takes on the powers-that-be in our nation's capitol in Frank Capra's timeless classic. Nominated for eleven 1939 Oscars�, including best picture.

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Classics Box The ultimate collection for the ultimate fan. Experience these six essential films from Columbia Pictures like never before, now fully remastered and debuting on 4K Ultra HD. With hours of special features and an exclusive 80-page book, the Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection is truly the best way to watch these legendary films. Mr. Smith Goes to Hollywood James Stewart takes o

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Academy Award-winning screen icons Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn shine in a classic film about marriage, politics and the pursuit of the American dream. When idealistic businessman Grant Matthews (Tracy) is chosen to run for the Presidency, he is caught between the ruthless ambition of a string-pulling newspaper owner and the integrity of his devoted wife (Hepburn). But just as Matthews embraces his ultimate goal, he realizes that he may have lost touch with the American people. Masterfully directed by three-time Academy Award winner Frank Capra (It's a Wonderful Life, It Happened One Night), State of the Union is a timeless crowd pleaser with a stellar supporting cast including Angela Lansbury, Van Johnson and Adolphe Menjou.

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One of the most important documentary series ever produced and winner of an Academy Award(r), Frank Capra's WHY WE FIGHT presents a compelling argument for U.S. involvement in World War II. Over the course of seven films, the history of fascist aggression is revealed and the reasons America must fight, underscored. For millions of Americans, including newly drafted soldiers, WHY WE FIGHT was the most important piece of propaganda they would encounter during the war. This deluxe two Blu-Ray set features all seven films in their entirety, in stunning 1080/24p high definition. It also includes two historic wartime shorts, totaling seven hours of entertainment. Episodes include: Prelude to War (1942) examines the difference between democratic and fascist states, and covers the Japanese conquest of Manchuria and the Italian conquest of Ethiopia. The Nazis Strike (1943) covers Nazi geopolitics and the conquest of Austria, Czechoslovakia and Poland. Divide and Conquer (1943) the campaign in Benelux and the Fall of France. The Battle of Britain (1943) depicts Britain's victory against the Luftwaffe. The Battle of Russia (1943) shows a history of Russian defense and Russia's battle against Germany. The Battle of China (1944) shows Japanese aggression such as the Nanking Massacre and Chinese efforts such as the construction of the Burma Road and the Battle of Changsha. War Comes to America (1945) shows how the pattern of Axis aggression turned the American people against isolationism. Released just months before V-J Day, this film was intended to have a "Part II" sequel which was never produced. Please note, due to the historic nature of these films, image quality and sound may vary. Presented in its original 4:3 pillarbox aspect ratio with monaural sound, in black and white. Important: playback requires a Blu-Ray disc player. ”Academy Award” and the Award of Merit Statuette are registered copyrights and trademarks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, all rights reserved.

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One of the most important documentary series ever produced and winner of an Academy Award(r), Frank Capra's WHY WE FIGHT presents a compelling argument for U.S. involvement in World War II. Over the course of seven films, the history of fascist aggression is revealed and the reasons America must fight, underscored. For millions of Americans, including newly drafted soldiers, WHY WE FIGHT was the most important piece of propaganda they would encounter during the war. This deluxe two Blu-Ray set features all seven films in their entirety, in stunning 1080/24p high definition. It also includes two historic wartime shorts, totaling seven hours of entertainment. Episodes include: Prelude to War (1942) examines the difference between democratic and fascist states, and covers the Japanese conquest of Manchuria and the Italian conquest of Ethiopia. The Nazis Strike (1943) covers Nazi geopolitics and the conquest of Austria, Czechoslovakia and Poland. Divide and Conquer (1943) the campaign in Benelux and the Fall of France. The Battle of Britain (1943) depicts Britain's victory against the Luftwaffe. The Battle of Russia (1943) shows a history of Russian defense and Russia's battle against Germany. The Battle of China (1944) shows Japanese aggression such as the Nanking Massacre and Chinese efforts such as the construction of the Burma Road and the Battle of Changsha. War Comes to America (1945) shows how the pattern of Axis aggression turned the American people against isolationism. Released just months before V-J Day, this film was intended to have a "Part II" sequel which was never produced. Please note, due to the historic nature of these films, image quality and sound may vary. Presented in its original 4:3 pillarbox aspect ratio with monaural sound, in black and white. Important: playback requires a Blu-Ray disc player. ”Academy Award” and the Award of Merit Statuette are registered copyrights and trademarks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, all rights reserved.

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A straight-laced banker’s son falls for a woman from a delightfully eccentric family.