It's a WWII-fest, with five films starring the legendary Errol Flynn. These adventures from 1942-1945 are a solid showcase of not only the star, but era itself, and the DVD set adds to the effect with some great bonuses. With vintage newsreels, classic cartoons, and more, you can relive the experience of these films like never before.
From a unique period in film history, putting out war adventures with a unique derring-do perspective, and starring the unique screen charm of Flynn, this is a collection with a surprisingly varied appeal. Mostly directed by another legend, Raoul Walsh (White Heat, The Tall Men), the set also manages to deliver an effort of style, with Walsh generally aiming at some manner of art in his semi-pseudo-propaganda vehicles.
Taking a look at the Nazi menace from every angle imaginable, whether as an American pilot, Canadian mountie, or Norwegian villager, Flynn gets a shot at a wide variety of characters in his WWII exploits.
WHV is giving fans the opportunity to experience the man Entertainment Weekly named one of the “100 Greatest Movie Stars of All Time” in an adrenaline charged collection of films starring the unforgettable legend, Errol Flynn. Each film will make its restored and remastered debut on DVD for the first time on August 3, 2010 in Turner Classic Movies Spotlight: Errol Flynn Adventures. Presented by Warner Home Video (WHV), the 5-disc set will include an arsenal of powerful films that celebrate the charismatic and legendary hero who became known to many as “The Baron.” Each disc boasts an impressive array of bonus content and rare footage, some never before available on DVD. The collection includes: Desperate Journey, also starring Ronald Reagan, Northern Pursuit, Edge of Darkness, Uncertain Glory, and Objective, Burma!
Desperate Journey (1942)
American pilots stranded in Germany during World War II fight their way to freedom. Also stars Ronald Reagan as Flying Officer Johnny Hammond. Directed by Raoul Walsh.
Special Features:
Warner Night at the Movies 1942 Short Subjects Gallery:
1. Vintage Newsreel
2. Oscar-Nominated Patriotic Short: The Tanks Are Coming
3. Musical Shorts: Borrah Minnevitch and His Harmonica School and The United States Army Air Force Band
4. Classic Cartoon: The Dover Boys at Pimento University or The Rivals of Roquefort Hall
5. Trailers of Desperate Journey and 1942’s Murder in the Big House
Northern Pursuit (1943)
Icebound wilds and ice-blooded Nazis! Canadian officer Flynn infiltrates a cadre of Nazi saboteurs, pretending to guide them toward their destination while unraveling their scheme. Directed by Raoul Walsh.
Special Features:
Warner Night at the Movies 1943 Short Subjects Gallery:
1. Vintage Newsreel
2. Wartime Short: The Rear Gunner
3. Musical Short: All-Star Melody Masters
4. Drama Short: Over the Wall
5. Classic Cartoon: Hop and Go
6. Trailers of Northern Pursuit and 1943’s The Constant Nymph
Edge of Darkness (1943)
Resistance fighters battle the Nazis in occupied Norway. Directed by Lewis Milestone.
Special Features:
Warner Night at the Movies 1943 Short Subjects Gallery:
1. Vintage Newsreel
2. Musical Short: The United States Service Bands
3. Classic Cartoons: Hiss and Make Up and To Duck….or Not to Duck
4. Trailers of Edge of Darkness and 1943’s The Hard Way
Uncertain Glory (1944)
A French playboy gets serious when his country is threatened during World War II. Directed by Raoul Walsh.
Special Features:
Warner Night at the Movies 1944 Short Subjects Gallery:
1. Vintage Newsreel
2. Musical Short: United States Coast Guard Band
3. Classic Cartoons: Brother Brat and Russian Rhapsody
4. Trailers of Uncertain Glory and 1944’s The Mask of Dimitrios
Objective, Burma! (1945)
An American platoon parachutes into Burma to take out a strategic Japanese outpost. Directed by Raoul Walsh.
Special Features:
· Commentary by Historians Rudy Behlmer, Jon Burlingame and Frank Thompson
· Warner Night at the Movies 1945 Short Subjects Gallery:
1. Vintage Newsreel
2. Joe McDoakes Comedy Short: So You Think You’re Allergic
3. Classic Cartoon: A Tale of Two Mice
4. Trailers of Objective, Burma! and 1945’s Pride of the Marines
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