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The original 1926 Beau Geste was awarded Best Picture by Photoplay Magazine and stands today as a classic action adventure film. Re-made multiple times, it has never been exceeded in its power to thrill audiences with its tale of family, adventure, mystery, and brotherly love. Now for the first time, this authorized release is available on a pressed Blu-ray, offering a new commentary and essay by Historian Frank Thompson, along with a new majestic score by Mont Alto Orchestra.

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Ingeniously capturing the mysteries and wonder of childhood, J. M. Barrie’s timeless play became one of the most popular films of the 1920s. Betty Bronson stars as Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, who charms Wendy (Mary Brian) and her brothers (Philippe De Lacy, Jack Murphy) to fly with him to Never land. On this island of dreams and magic, they rescue the Lost Boys from Captain Hook (Ernest Torrance) and his band of pirates, encountering along the way the delightful fairy Tinker Bell (Virginia Browne Faire), a man-eating crocodile, and a band of natives (led by Anna May Wong). Special Features: New 2K restoration from 35mm film elements, Orchestral score by Philip C. Carli, Commentary by film historian Kat Hellinger, Essay by film historian, Frederick C. Skein, Audio interview with actress Esther Ralston

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Pola Negri (The Wildcat) was already an international star. Antonio Moreno (The Searchers) was her equal in terms of talent and sex appeal. The director Herbert Brenon (Beau Geste) was one of the greatest directors of his day and he was assisted by his cinematographer, James Wong Howe (Hud). Together, they created one of the great romance epics of the silent era. Restored by Eye Filmmuseum, The Spanish Dancer (1923) is a joy to behold. The film is action-packed, witty, and romantic with huge sets and a cast of thousands. Brenon keeps the adventure going full steam ahead while Negri and Moreno show why they were huge stars of their day. Includes a new orchestral score by Bill Ware! Special Features: • Audio commentary by film historian Scott Eyman • Interview with the composer Bill Ware • Restoration Demonstration