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Come See the Paradise (1990): An epic romance about a hot–headed unionist whose love affair with a Japanese American is torn apart when the state interns 100,000 Japanese…; DVD $24.95
Reversal of Fortune (1990): In his best performance, Jeremy Irons won an Oscar for portraying Claus Von Bulow, a European émigré who was accused of trying to poison his wife…; DVD ~~$14.95~~ $11.20
When Harry Met Sally (1990): Thirtysomething favourite that amicably flirts with the subject of platonic relationships between men and women. Meg Ryan's priceless 'fake orgasm'…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Birds of a Feather (TV Series) (1989): Charming and concise British sitcom following the fortunes of two sisters, each married to small–time crooks, who move in together after their…; DVD $139.95
Dead Poet's Society (1989): Robin Williams is perfect as an a maverick English teacher at a private high–school for boys, where his passion for poetry profoundly…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Driving Miss Daisy (1989): Oscar–winning adaptation of Albert Uhry's stage play charting the 25–year relationship between a crotchety Southern woman and her black…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989): Average teaming of Wilder and Pryor as a deaf man and a blind man on the lam. The high obscene–language level doesn't yield much comic results.; Blu-Ray $19.95
Weekend at Bernies (1989): A tacky but highly inventive comedy about two young execs who must ensure their deceased boss at least appears that way in order to enjoy his luxury…; DVD $14.95
Dame Edna Experience, The (TV Series) (1987): Dame Edna Everage hosted this riotous mock chat–show in the late eighties (following a series of successful TV specials), where her guests…; DVD $24.95, $29.95, $29.95, $39.95
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987): Robin Williams tour–de–force performance as an irreverant, rebel radio–jock stationed in Saigon during the Vietnam War. The funny…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
A Bit of Fry and Laurie (TV Series) (1986-1995): A longrunning and consistently inventive sketch series by British funnymen Hugh Laurie (HOUSE M.D.) and Stephen Fry (WILDE), who manage to outbaffle…; DVD $59.95
Clockwise (1986): Headmaster John Cleese, with pupil in tow, gets hopelessly lost enroute to a conference. In a more deadpan mode than the usual Python–esque…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
American Flyers (1985): Cross–country cycle drama about a couple of brothers striving to complete a race across the Rocky Mountains by summoning all their physical and…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Howards' Way (TV Series) (1985-1990): Cherished Brit drama series centred on a family trying to get by when newly redundant daddy invests his time and money into a dilapidated boatyard.…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75, $39.95
Out of Africa (1985): Epic, elegant retelling of Karen Blixen's African memoirs. Winner of seven Oscars including Best Picture.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Trip to Bountiful, The (1985): Geraldine Page won an Oscar for her portrait of a widow who finally embarks on one final journey to her Texas birthplace.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
A Soldier's Story (1984): In charge of an inquiry into the murder of a black sergeant on an army base in 1944, investigator Howard E Rollins Jnr uncovers a knot of racial…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Amadeus (1984): Academy–award winning biopic of Mozart's illustrious but brief existence that spawned much of the greatest music ever written. A humourous yet…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Charles In Charge (TV Series) (1984): Popular eighties sitcom starring then–heartthrob Scott Baio as a college student who takes on the role of live–in–carer for a…; DVD $39.95
Highway to Heaven (TV Series) (1984): Feelgood, down–to–earth fantasy series for the whole family, starring Michael Landon (Little House on the Prairie) as a "probational"…; DVD ~~$59.95~~ $30, $49.95, $59.95, $59.95
All The Rivers Run (TV Mini-series) (1983): Soppy, though fondly remembered Australian turn of the century mini–series following 'Philadelphia' (Thornton), a young English refugee…; DVD $29.95, $44.95, $49.95, $54.95
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (TV Series) (1983-2004): Much loved and admired British drama series about a gang of construction labourers who take slightly dodgy, yet lucrative jobs in Europe and…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50, $64.95
Don't Wait Up (TV Series) (1983): Divorce is the comedy minefield in this likeable, if somewhat outdated sitcom positing the bumpy new life of recent father and son divorcees, who…; DVD $29.95
Terms of Endearment (1983): Classic family saga of loss and reconciliation with Shirley Maclaine and Jack Nicholson, who both won Oscars, as did the film.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Gandhi (1982): Epic retelling of the life of the inspirational Indian leader with Ben Kingsley as 'The Mahatma'. Won eight Academy Awards including Best Picture.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Puberty Blues (1981): Affecting teenage odyssey with Nell Schofield and Jad Capelja as surfing–groupies, learning to fit into a sex’n’drugs beach–scene.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Rising Damp (TV Series) (1980): A dank Brit boarding–house is the setting for this classic sitcom written by Eric Chappell. Series 1 & 2 (15 episodes) available across two…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25, ~~$15~~ $11.25
Stir Crazy (1980): The first and best of the Pryor/Wilder comedies, about a pair of clumsy crooks who land in jail. Plenty of laughs – though fairly predictable…; Blu-Ray $19.95
Days of Heaven (1979): The mid–western wheat–fields provide a magnificent backdrop for this poignant tale of two disparate bachelors who vie for the same woman.…; Blu-Ray $24.95
Lady Vanishes, The (1979): Curious, though lackluster remake of Hitchcock's classic train thriller. Angela Lansbury plays the vanishing lady whose disappearance is investigated…; DVD $19.95
Meatballs (1979): A laidback Bill Murray injects some meat into the summer camp cliche, here playing a trainee counselor in charge of a group of misfit stereotypes:…; DVD $19.95
Potter (TV Series) (1979): Memorable British sitcom of a busybody retiree who occupies his time by meddling in other people's business – much to the chagrin of his…; DVD $39.95
Bless Me, Father (TV Series) (1978-1981): Beloved, spirited comedy set in the 1950's, about a warm hearted, mischievous Roman Catholic priest in a suburban London parish. Cleverly adapted…; DVD $44.95
Hazell (TV Series) (1978): Paying homage to classic film noir this ITV crime series centres around a charismatic private detective who tackles blackmail, missing persons cases,…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15, ~~$20~~ $15
Stunt Rock (1978): Corny stunt–fuelled musical actioner about an Aussie stuntman sent to LA to work on a TV series who helps his cousin's band 'Sorcery' to…; DVD $19.95
Black Sunday (1977): A suspenseful, violent terrorist thriller based on Thomas Harris' fictional novel about the pro–Palestinian "Black September" group who…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Washington: Behind Closed Doors (Mini-Series) (1977): Sharply written mini–series inspired by the Nixon administration tells the story of a power–hungry U.S. President, and the men he…; DVD $29.95
Wonder Woman, The New Adventures of (TV Series) (1977-1979): Charles Moulon’s 1940s comic strip updated to the feminist 70s, his superheroine fighting terrorist and subversive elements for undercover…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Bad News Bears (1976): Delightfully cynical baseball comedy starring Walter Matthau as an alcoholic ex–baseball pitcher who becomes a coach for a youth baseball team…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Captains and the Kings (TV Mini-Series) (1976): Rich inter–generational saga chronicling the life of an Irish immigrant who arrives penniless in America in the mid–19th century.…; DVD $44.95
Laverne & Shirley (TV Series) (1976): From the golden age of sitcoms, this HAPPY DAYS spin–off followed the fortunes of two salty, life–long friends (Penny Marshall and Cindy…; DVD $24.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Murder by Death (1976): A classic whodunnit premise is taken within an inch of its life by a knockout cast, here playing a gaggle of famous sleuths and sidekicks who convene…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Rich Little Show, The (TV Series) (1976): World famous impressionist Rich Little attempted to forge his own persona in this well–remembered sketch series, though invariably, reverted…; DVD $49.95
Rich Man, Poor Man (Mini-series) (1976): Popular TV Mini–Series with a superb ensemble cast based on the best–selling Irwin Shaw novel following the fate of two immigrant…; DVD $74.95
Hanged Man, The (TV Series) (1975): Colin Blakely plays a rich industrialist whose success has made him the death target of his shady competitors. Series follows Blakely pretending to…; DVD $29.95
Hard Times (Street Fighter) (1975): During the Great Depression Charles Bronson fights economic gloom with his fists in this invigorating punch–fest from the action ace Walter…; DVD $19.95
Gambler, The (1974): A typically gritty 70s crime drama, adapted from a story by Dostoevsky, that boasts a fine performance by James Caan as a well–respected…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Invasion: UFO (1974): A feature film cleverly edited from several episodes of Gerry Anderson's UFO TV Series. Set in the year of 1980, S.H.A.D.O. (Supreme Headquarters…; DVD $29.95
Kolchak: The Night Stalker (TV Series) (1974-1975): Darkly comic supernatural series following newspaper reporter Carl Kochak as he attempts to uncover supernatural occurrences in downtown Chicago.…; DVD $49.95
Little House on the Prairie (TV Series) (1974-1982): Gently focused account of a settler family building their 'little house' on the plains of Minnesota in the 1870s. While not exactly gritty, this is…; DVD $39.95, $169.95
Pallisers, The (TV Series) (1974): Substantial saga of wealth, passion, power, and scandal set in the palatial country houses and grand Mayfair salons of mid–Victorian England,…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Parade (1974): An eclectic comedy cabaret show that involves the filming of live performers on and offstage with small minuets dotted throughout. This final film…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
QB VII (TV Mini-Series) (1974): A multiple Emmy–winning adaptation of the novel by Leon Uris (best known for "Exodus") detailing the gripping court battle between a…; DVD $24.95
Rockford Files, The (TV Series) (1974-1975): In the spirit of 'Cold Case' this detective thriller series stars James Garner as an easy going plaid jacket attired investigator pursuing unsolved…; DVD $39.95, $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Space 1999 (TV Series) (1974- 1978): A live–action creation from puppet–master Gerry Anderson about a crew of scientists stationed on "Moonbase Alpha". With sterling…; DVD $89.95 | Blu-Ray $159.95
Love Thy Neighbour - The Movie (1973): Card–carrying unionist Eddie Booth, a socialistic avowed racial discriminator who maintains a constant barrage of abuse at his neighbor, a…; DVD $14.95
No Sex Please We're British (1973): "Riotous" British sex farce based on the long–running stageplay about a swell of "adult literature" that floods a prudish small town by the way…; DVD $19.95
Stone Killer, The (1973): Charles Bronson and director Michael Winner duet for this pre–DEATH WISH actioner about a disgraced NYC cop who joins the L.A.P.D. where he…; DVD $19.95
Tomorrow People, The (TV Series) (1973): Fitted out with stun–guns, digital watches and a talking biotronic computer called TIM, a group of highly–evolved youngsters also enjoy…; DVD $139.95
Banacek (TV Series) (1972): Enjoyable riff on the detective genre with George Peppard playing suave insurance investigator Banacek who gets called into solve some ludicrously…; DVD $39.95, $39.95
Ghost Story (TV Series) (Circle of Fear) (1972-1973): Horror anthology TV series presented by Sebastian Cabot, who also plays the owner of a mysterious hotel beset by creepy occurrences. Produced by…; DVD $89.95 | Blu-Ray $74.95
Lord Peter Wimsey (TV Series) (1972): Dorothy L. Sayers's archetypal British gentleman detective sleuths murders and crimes of passions in this sophisticated and subtly satirical BBC…; DVD ~~$45~~ $33.75
Love Thy Neighbour (TV Series) (1972): Devised to defuse some of the racial tension of the day, this controversial 70s Brit sitcom hilariously pits black and white neighbours…; DVD ~~$35~~ $26.25, $99.95
Snoop Sisters, The (TV Series) (1972): Two elderly spinsters put down their mystery writing pens to catch perps for real in this dotty, genteel crime series. Starring former Miss Marple,…; DVD $39.95
Steptoe and Son / Steptoe and Son Ride Again (1972-1973): Two spinoff feature films starring the same rag–and–bone men from the classic TV Series. In STEPTOE AND SON, Harold disastrously marries…; DVD $14.95, $14.95
Up the Chastity Belt (1972): More Howerd led malarkey, set in the middle ages, with Frankie as a servant comically defending his master's daughter.; DVD $14.95
Van Der Valk (TV Series) (1972-1992): A hugely popular police procedural series starring Barry Foster as Van der Valk, a no–nonsense Dutch detective and head of the Amsterdam CID…; DVD $109.95
Brotherhood of Satan, The (1971): Low budget horror set in the American Southwest, where a couple on a road trip discover a coven of elderly Satanists who are holding a town's…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Ellery Queen (TV Series) (Don't Look Behind You) (1971-1975): Whodunnit series stars Jim Hutton as a mystery writer whose sleuthing know–how is regularly called upon by his Police Inspector…; DVD $49.95
Firechasers, The (1971): Brit–crime flick has an insurance investigator chasing down an arsonist, along the way he meets and works with a beautiful newspaper reporter…; DVD $14.95
Friends (1971): Sentimental, page–turning romance blossoms an enternal love between two idealistic French teens head over heels. Hit soundtrack by Elton John…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins, The (1971): Minor British comedy from the 'liberated' 70s, sees various comedians run the gamut of sinful behaviour in the company of some saucy female…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
McMillan & Wife (TV Series) (1971-1977): Mild crime series centred on a husband and wife detective team solving crime and bringing felons to justice on the streets of San Francisco. More…; DVD $39.95, $39.95, $39.95, $99.95
Persuaders, The (TV Series) (Persuaders!, The) (1971): Roger Moore and Tony Curtis play a debonair duo who lend their status and charm to dissuade the criminal fraternity. Wonderfully corny. DVD 'Box…; DVD $79.95
T.R. Baskin (1971): Candice Bergen plays a naive but enthusiastic young woman who runs away to Chicago in the hopes of finding a fulfilling romantic life and career, but…; DVD $14.95
Up Pompeii (1971): Frankie Howerd's bawdy comedy with a Roman slave inadvertently becoming the possessor of a scroll naming the proposed assassins of the Emperor Nero.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Callan (TV Series) (1970): The bold British TV spy series with Edward Woodward as the cold–blooded but very human secret agent.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15, $129.95
Catweazle (TV Series) (1970-1971): An eccentric, disheveled 11th century wizard teleports to the 1970s, spending much of his time in a state of utter bewilderment at the many…; DVD ~~$35~~ $26.25
Mary Tyler Moore Show, The (TV Series) (1970-1974): A highly polished, somewhat revolutionary sitcom following the career path and domestic life of a determinedly single newsroom journalist, this made…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Odd Couple, The (TV Series) (1970): Spinning off from the feature film based on Neil Simon's Broadway play, this small screen version winningly supplants the Lemmon–Matthau double…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970): Hi–gloss screen version of the Broadway musical with Barbra Streisand as a kooky chain–smoker who is told by psychiatrist Yves Montand…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Out-of-Towners, The (1970): Playing on the prejudices of 'ordinary folk' towards the Big Bad City of New York, writer Neil Simon cranks out a series of escalating indignities…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Patton (1970): George C. Scott is unnervingly convincing as the real life WW2 General with whose military convictions were indeed unnerving. Co–written by…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Ryan's Daughter (1970): The love triangle is given a sweeping, old–fashioned spin by David Lean, set on the rugged Irish coast during WW1.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Six Wives of Henry VIII, The (TV Mini-Series) (1970): Accurate BAFTA–winning TV series chronicling the life of the notorious Henry VIII by way of six plays, featuring a notable cast and immaculate…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Things of Life, The (Les Choses De La Vie) (1970): Golden Palm nominated French comedy focusing on the life of a fatally injured man who upon seeing his life flash before his eyes realizes he must…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Waterloo (1970): Napoleonic epic from the Russian director of WAR AND PEACE is dramatically woolly, but includes superb, sprawling battle–scenes. Rod Steiger…; Blu-Ray $24.95
Assassination Bureau, The (1969): Spirited crime caper which translates Jack London's novel of the same name to Europe on the cusp of WWI. Diana Rigg plays an aspiring journalist…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Liver Birds, The (1969): Two very different single girls share a flat in the age of glam–rock, the pill and women's lib in this hugely popular BBC sitcom that was the…; DVD $29.95
Magic Christian, The (1969): From Terry Southern's novel, a wildly loopy satire about an eccentric multi–millionaire (Peter Sellers) who adopts a destitute son (Ringo…; DVD $19.95
Marcus Welby MD (TV Series) (1969): Long–running medical drama, with Robert Young as the beloved General Practioner whose unorthodox care of patients riled his much younger,…; DVD $59.95
Me, Natalie (1969): Thoughtful, though occasionally mawkish coming–of–age tale with Patty Duke as a young woman struggling with low self esteem and fighting…; DVD $29.95
Mister Jerico (1969): Cheesy 60s crime caper stars AVENGERS actor Patrick Macnee as a conman set out to rob a diamond from a millionaire, only to have his plans disrupted…; DVD $14.95
Oh! What a Lovely War (1969): Powerful anti–war musical adapted from the play by Charles Chilton, which depicts the mass blunder of WWI through the experiences of the poor…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
On the Buses (TV Series) (1969): From the classic British TV–series starring Reg Varney, Bob Grant and Stephen Lewis as various nitwits riding the buses of London.; DVD $14.95, $14.95, $19.95
Paul Temple (TV Series) (1969): Forgotten 70s crime series follows the fortunes of a globetrotting novelist–cum–amateur sleuth and his dishy wife. Something of an…; DVD $39.95, $39.95
Some Girls Do (1969): Return outing for Richard Johnson's 'Bulldog Drummond' pits the Bond–wannabe against a cabal of mini–skirted fembots and his…; DVD $19.95
Take a Girl Like You (1969): A rare adult role for child star Hayley Mills, playing a school teacher in a small British town who is reckoning with the attentions of multiple…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Tintin and the Prisoners of the Sun (1969): Feature–length sequel to TINTIN AND THE CALCULUS AFFAIR, this installment sees Tintin, Professor Haddock et al journey through the Andes in…; DVD ~~$40~~ $30
Zulu (1969): Vivid historical epic about a British army post besieged by the Zulu hordes in 19th century South Africa. Half of the film is a blow by blow recount…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Dad's Army (TV Series) (1968-1977): The classic British TV series set around the gently–observed antics of home–guardsmen during WW2 under the inimitable Sergeant Mannering…; DVD ~~$50~~ $37.50
Danger Diabolik (1968): Cat–burgling cool from the pop–art 1960's, outfitted in futuristic chic and the effortless glamour of John Phillip Law and blonde…; Blu-Ray $24.95
Here's Lucy (TV Series) (1968): Audiences still loved Lucy in this swansong sitcom for the beloved comedian. Ball plays a zany widow; her real–life son and daughter play her…; DVD $29.95, $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Lion in Winter, The (1968): An acting feast for Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn (who won an Oscar) as tempestuous King Henry II and his estranged wife who fiercely…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Dragnet (TV Series) (1967): The classic hard–case, ultra–realistic sixties police procedural, with officers Friday and Gannon cleaning up the mean streets of…; DVD $49.95
Forsyte Saga, The (TV Series) (1967): The BBC's acclaimed version of John Galsworthy's series of novels known as "The Forsyte Saga", which cover the lives of five generations of a wealthy…; DVD ~~$80~~ $60
Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The (1967): The third, the funniest and most violent of Clint's association with director Leone. Set during the Civil War, three low–lifes search for a…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Graduate, The (1967): An endearing Dustin Hoffman in his first leading role, is seduced by a middle–aged woman and then falls in love with her daughter. A brilliant…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
High Chaparral, The (TV Series) (1967): Conceived amidst the popularity of BONANZA, this classic TV western sought to replicate its success. The series centres on the ranch life of an…; DVD $59.95, $59.95, $59.95, $59.95
President's Analyst, The (1967): Madcap comedy suspense tracking a hapless guy awarded the task of being the president's assistant, who then must deal with bribes and death threats…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Prisoner, The (TV Series) (1967-1968): Patrick McGoohan stars as No.6, a man who wakes to find himself the pawn of a mysterious big brother organisation in this 60's soaked sci–fi…; DVD $54.95
Torture Garden (1967): Grisly, well–acted omnibus of four horror stories by PSYCHO–scribe Robert Bloch, framed by the fiendish hype of Burgess Meredith's…; Blu-Ray $19.95
Adam Adamant Lives! (TV Series) (1966): A lost classic of British television starring Gerald Harper as an intrepid Edwardian Gentleman–Adventurer frozen by his nemesis ‘The Face’,…; DVD $69.95
Blue Max, The (1966): Impressively staged, this WW1 actioner concerns the career of ace German combat pilot Bruno Stachel (Peppard). Although the human drama is fairly…; DVD $29.95
Dark Shadows (TV Series) (1966): A camp classic of 'Gothic soap opera', this long–running daytime melodrama centred on 175–year–old vampire Barnabas Collins and a…; DVD $69.95
Hills Run Red, The (Un fiume di dollari ) (1966): Violent spaghetti western doesn't spare the sauce as two confederate soldiers flee the civil war with some ill–gotten loot. Duryea appears to…; DVD $14.95
Man for All Seasons, A (1966): Paul Scofield plays Thomas More, a verbal opponent of King Henry VIII who 'stuck his neck out' once too often. First–class adaptation of the…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Rage (1966): Sweaty Mexican American thriller with Glenn Ford playing a self–pitying alcoholic doctor who lives alone in a border town, and finds himself…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Time Tunnel, The (TV Series) (1966-1967): One of producer Irwin Allen's (LOST IN SPACE) most ambitious and successful series, finds two US scientists working on the secret time–travel…; DVD $59.95
To Sir with Love (1966): Sidney Poitier instructs a class of cheeky, wayward teenagers in this feel–good classic of British cinema.; DVD $29.95
Blindfold (1965): Rock Hudson stars in this wry thriller as a psycho–analyst caught up in an international spy plot after one of his patients knows more than…; DVD $14.95
Get Smart (TV Series) (1965-1968): Iconic 60's spy spoof series following the enduringly hilarious adventures of an enthusiastic but incompetent secret agent and his loyal, glamorous…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $20
That Funny Feeling (1965): Third of the Darin and Dee comedies is a comic misadventure in which a New York publisher humors an actress/maid who tries to pass off his apartment…; DVD $14.95
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965): Great theme tune sets the tone of this large–scale, rip–roaring comedy about a 1910 aeroplane race, rife with international conflicts,…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Thunderbirds (TV Series) (1965- 1966): The complete series of Gerry Anderson's exemplary puppet suspense TV series that continues to enthrall new generations. Set around the…; DVD ~~$89.95~~ $45, $89.95
War Lord, The (1965): Charlton Heston stars in this muscular historical adventure as an honoured knight who takes over a castle tower in the swampland of Normandy.…; DVD $29.95
Beauty Jungle, The (Contest Girl) (1964): Interesting early expose of the lurid, cut–throat world of beauty pageants has a fetching Bristol typist (Scott) teased into entering a local…; DVD $19.95
Carpetbaggers, The (1964): Drama based on the best–selling 1961 novel by Harold Robbins about a cheerfully vulgar business tycoon (perhaps modelled off Howard Hughes),…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Chalk Garden, The (1964): British melodrama based on the eccentric stage play by Enid Bagnold, with Hayley Mills playing a rebellious teenager who meets her match in governess…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Kitten with a Whip (1964): Ann–Margaret brings white–hot intensity to this cult classic about a teenage girl on the run from the law who blackmails a clueless…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Kwaidan (1964): A four part anthology of visually intoxicating Japanese period ghost stories. Each tale expanding domestic melodramas into the paranormal realm.…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Likely Lads, The (TV Series) (1964-1966): A slice of 60s working class life from the writers of PORRIDGE, that centres around two sharp lads from Newcastle, eager to live their young lives to…; DVD $19.95
Roger Ramjet (TV Series) (1964): Entertaining, slightly wacko animated series, set around the super–strength Roger, who was voiced by LA radio personality Gary Owens, as he…; DVD $49.95
Shot in the Dark, A (The Pink Panther II) (1964): The second Inspector Clouseau film, in which the bumbling detective becomes convinced a beautiful woman is innocent of murder, despite the evidence…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Star Trek - Season 1 (TV Series) (1964): The original Star Trek series was a milestone in television – as one of the best sci–fi conceptions and as the start of a remarkable…; Blu-Ray $64.95
Cleopatra (1963): Magnificent sets and Rex Harrison's dynamic Caesar are the saving graces of this, Hollywood's most extravagant turkey. Both Liz Taylor and Richard…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $23.95
Dr. Strangelove (or; How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb) (1963): A brilliant black comedy in which the U.S. president and his henchmen await imminent nuclear retaliation from the Russians. A landmark satire with…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Hud (1963): Handsome idler Paul Newman sows the seeds of trouble in this excellent modern–day Texas western, with his piercing eyes and calculated slouch…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Long Ships, The (1963): Expensively produced Viking epic has the Nordic warrior Widmark clash with Moorish general Poitier over a mythical treasure, the 'Golden Bell of St…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Lord of the Flies (1963): The chilling original screen adaptation of William Golding's novel about a gang of schoolboys stranded on a desert island, whose instinctive…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Marriage Lines (TV Series) (1963-1965): A classic domestic comedy with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales as a newly married couple jumping hurdles both at home and at work. Included here…; DVD $39.95
Nutty Professor, The (1963): Jerry Lewis' most hilarious, certainly most personal work uses the Jekyll–and–Hyde device to exploit his comic genius as both awkward…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
That Kind of Girl (1963): Another gem rescued from obscurity by the BFI's Flipside label, this one deals with the hush–hush topic of venereal disease against a backdrop…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Barabbas (1962): Lavish, literate and thrilling by equal measure, this Hollywood Roman speculation follows the wanderings of the legendary thief (Quinn) who was saved…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Damn the Defiant! (H.M.S. Defiant) (1962): Naval drama set aboard a British warship during the Napoleonic wars is a defiantly good–quality effort. Script, photography (by Christopher…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Grim Reaper, The (La Commare Secca) (1962): Dir. Bertolucci's first film – with trademark technical virtuosity already in evidence – is a whodunnit about a prostitute murdered in a…; DVD $34.95
Lawrence of Arabia (1962): Superlative epic biography of enigmatic adventurer T.E. Lawrence played by a charismatic Peter O'Toole in his first leading role. The spectacle is…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Manchurian Candidate, The (1962): Politically–charged nail–biter with Frank Sinatra experiencing post–war paranoia about a fellow soldier who may have been…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Saint, The (TV Series) (1962): The role of Simon Templar enabled a young Roger Moore to perfect the savvy quips that would mark him as a natural choice for James Bond. Also…; DVD $14.95
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962): Moving adaptation stars Gregory Peck in an Oscar–winning performance as the genial lawyer who defends an innocent Negro accused of rape in the…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
2000 Year Old Man, The - The Complete History (1961-1998): Mel Brooks, playing the 'oldest man in the world' in conversation with Carl Reiner, fronts this all–time classic comedy sketch, much of which…
Avengers, The (TV Series) (1961-1969): The impossibly hip secret agent show is a high–camp classic and a nostalgic pleasure. Well–devised scripts, quirky dialogue and playful…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50, ~~$30~~ $22.50, ~~$30~~ $22.50, ~~$79.95~~ $40
Children's Hour, The (1961): Good performances from the two leads as lesbian school–teachers who are involved in smalltown scandal when a trouble–making student…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Cliff Richard Collection, The (The Young Ones, Summer Holiday, Wonderful Life) (1961-1964): Three nostalgic Cliff Richard films, remastered with commentary from the directors.; DVD $34.95
Great Impostor, The (1961): Tony Curtis bluffs his way though society in this comic caper based on the true story of Ferdinand Demara who successfully passed himself off as a…; DVD $14.95
Judgement at Nuremberg (1961): Dramatisation of the trial of the Nazi judges at Nuremberg, facing the patient integrity of Judge Spencer Tracy. Epic, gripping courtroom drama, with…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Scream of Fear (Taste of Fear) (1961): Christopher Lee's favourite Hammer film in exercise in sustained tension with Susan Strasberg as a paralysed young woman haunted by visions of her…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Bonanza (TV Series) (1960): Iconic, larger–than–life western TV show set near Virginia City, Nevada, in which Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene) and his sons help protect…; DVD $39.95, $39.95, $54.95
Coronation Street (TV Series) (1960-1989): The UK's longest running soap follows the dramatic lives of the residents of a close–knit town in Manchester, with many of the series' most…; DVD ~~$30~~ $20
Inherit the Wind (1960): The Evolutionist vs Creationist debate is encapsulated in this courtroom recreation of the Monkey Trial of the 1920s (a Tennessee schoolteacher was…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Magnificent Seven, The (1960): Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson head other famous faces–to–be in this popular remake of Kurosawa's THE SEVEN SAMURAI.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Portrait in Black (1960): Sudsy potboiler with Turner and Quinn murdering Turner's wealthy husband, unfortunately the perfect crime does not go undetected. Campy fun.; DVD $14.95
Psycho (1960): Only Mr. Hitchcock could plunder B–movie conventions and turn in the biggest box–office success of his career. A plethora of…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Spartacus (1960): First–rate epic details the revolt of the ancient Roman slaves as led by Kirk Douglas in the title role. Production spares little expense but…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Ben-Hur (1959): Spectacular production of the Jews plight against the Roman empire, complete with landmark chariot race, awesome sea battle and a cast of thousands…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
Diary of Anne Frank, The (1959): Absorbing film version of the play based on the experience of a Jewish girl who was forced to live within the confines of a tiny attic, under…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
FBI Story, The (1959): This official ‘biopic’ of the FBI, seen through the eyes of career agent James Stewart from 1924 to the late 1950s, has sturdy…; VHS $19.95
Last Train from Gun Hill (1959): Underrated American Western telling the tale of a U.S. Marshal seeking revenge in the town of 'Gun Hill' after the racially charged rape and murder…; Blu-Ray $34.95
North by Northwest (1959): Cary Grant becomes a victim of mistaken identity and is chased across America by enemy agents, in one stylish set piece after another. One of Hitch's…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
On the Beach (1959): 50's cold war paranoia piece set in post–WW2 Melbourne, the only place in the world yet untouched by creeping radiation. Based on Nevil Shute's…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Rawhide (TV Series) (1959- 1966): Clint Eastwood steals the show as Rowdy Yates in this 60's cattle–driving TV show.; DVD ~~$59.95~~ $30, $59.95, $59.95 | Blu-Ray $59.95
Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (TV Series) (1959): The classic family cartoon series. Join the titular reindeer and chipmunk, plus Snidley, Horse, Nell, Dudley, Mr Peabody, Sherman and the rest for…; DVD $49.95
Suddenly, Last Summer (1959): A kitsch classic in which Elizabeth Taylor is in finest neurotic form as a young woman trying to fight her vindictive aunt's will to have her…; DVD $14.95
Too Many Crooks (1959): Four incompetent, would–be criminals make a meal of a kidnapping–ransom plot in this farcical crime caper from the Rank Organisation.; DVD $14.95
Big Country, The (1958): A big Western – where feuding families with rival patriarchs fight it out to the bitter end.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Cat On a Hot Tin Roof (1958): Compelling melodrama based on Tennessee Williams' play of greed, lust and impotence in a wealthly Southern family. Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Defiant Ones, The (1958): That well known image of race–hatred – escaped black and white prisoners unwillingly handcuffed together – originated here, with…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Fly, The (1958): Classic B–movie is a hammy horror tale of an obsessed scientist who unwittingly turns himself into a freak of nature.; DVD $14.95
I Married a Monster From Outer Space (1958): An exceptional, well–directed 1950's B–movie in which a race of monster–like aliens try to conquer Earth by taking over a…; Blu-Ray $24.95
Ice Cold In Alex (1958): After a hurried retreat from the siege of Tobruk, a band of medics and nurses in an ambulance, attempt an arduous crossing of the Libyan Sahara…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Night to Remember, A (1958): Vivid re–enactment of events that led to the sinking of the Titanic, with careful attention payed to the human drama. Kenneth More leads a…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Touch of Evil, A (1958): Declaring its virtuosity right from the famous opening–shot, this late film–noir weaves a tale of murder and blackmail in a Mexican…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
A King in New York (1957): Mild satire, in which Chaplin plays the leader of 'Estrovia' whose visit to NYC is beset by witchhunts, noise, and 1950s conservatism. Has often…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Hell Drivers (Hard Drivers) (1957): Stanley Baker plays a hard–nosed trucker forced to take on a dangerous long haul, through which a bitter rivalry develops with a fellow driver…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Leave It to Beaver (TV Series) (1957): One of the most beloved family sitcoms of its time set around the mischief–making exploits of young Theodore 'Beaver' Cleaver.; DVD $49.95
Nights of Cabiria (1957): Giulietta Masina is marvelous as a waifish prostitute dreaming of a rich, wonderful life but always finding sorrow. Tragicomic masterpiece won an…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $20
Paths of Glory (1957): Kubrick's muscular drama deals frankly with the hypocrisy and inhumanity of military ethics, based on a true incident in WWI France. Following a…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Perry Mason (TV Series) (1957-1966): Benchmark legal drama series which turned star Raymond Burr into a television institution as the near–invincible criminal lawyer, Perry…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $20
Twelve Angry Men (12 Angry Men) (1957): Henry Fonda holds–out on a unanimous jury who wish to convict an alleged murderer. A sweltering tension is worked up as he struggles to…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
A Town Like Alice (1956): Based on Neville Shute's 1950s bestseller, this WWII drama opens with the fall of Singapore and the internment of Virginia McKenna in a Japanese POW…; DVD $24.95
Around the World in 80 Days (1956): Lively spectacle in which David Niven attempts to perform the title feat, while no less than 44 other stars make cameo appearances. Garnered four…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Giant (1956): A beautifully conceived saga of life on a Texas cattle ranch told through two generations. James Dean's final performance.; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $20
King and I, The (1956): Lush screen adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's broadway show, Anna and the King of Siam. Yul Brynner is unforgettable in the title role.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
There's Always Tomorrow (1956): Resolute Sirk melodrama tugs at the heartstrings of a disenchanted family man whose chance encounter with an old–flame compels his children to…; DVD $34.95
Written On the Wind (1956): Douglas Sirk’s strident Texas oil–dynasty drama about a pair of spoiled and wayward heirs to the family fortune and the…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) (1955-1962): Pre–dating THE TWILIGHT ZONE by some years, the Master of Suspense created this iconic television series featuring self–contained tales…; DVD ~~$49.95~~ $39.95, $49.95
All That Heaven Allows (1955): Middle–aged widow Jane Wyman fights for the respect of her family and upscale community when she conducts an affair with her ‘gardener’…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Gunsmoke (TV Series) (1955): James Arness plays Marshal Matt Dillon protecting Dodge City from roaming gunslingers in this seminal TV show – the Grandaddy of TV…; DVD $69.95, $69.95
Ladykillers, The (1955): Priceless Ealing black comedy in which bungling robbers Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers et al conspire to snuff out their rich old landlady, an…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Night of the Hunter, The (1955): A disturbing yet poetic masterpiece in which Robert Mitchum is mighty mean as a psychopathic preacher pursuing two runaways across the American…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Ray Harryhausen: Special Edition Collection (1955-1977): It Came From Beneath The Sea Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers The 3 Worlds of Gulliver Mysterious Island Jason and the Argonauts The 7th Voyage of…; DVD $79.95 | Blu-Ray $119.95
Bridges at Toko-Ri, The (1954): Ace pilot William Holden is out to destroy the 'impossible' target in this excellent Korean War thriller.; Blu-Ray $34.95
Caine Mutiny, The (1954): Solid action with unstable Ship's Captain Humphrey Bogart contending with mutinies and typhoons.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Country Girl, The (1954): Bing Crosby sobers up to play an alcoholic has–been actor aided to make a comeback by wife Grace Kelly and pal William Holden.; Blu-Ray $34.95
Doctor in the House (1954): First and best of a series in which Doctors and Nurses exchange fleeting glances and banter for comic effect while training at a med school. Dirk…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Father Knows Best (TV Series) (1954-1960): Cloying sitcom bathed in the idealised glow of 50's apple–pie America, centred on a suburban family and their typically patriarchal upbringing.…; DVD $39.95, $39.95
Glenn Miller Story, The (1954): A creditable star–biography of the big–band leader and trombonist, which, verging on the overly sentimental, is saved by its reverance to…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Romeo and Juliet (1954): An Italian co–production, this version benefits from magical locations in Verona and Venice and the sumptuous Renaissance–influenced eye…; DVD $29.95
To Catch a Thief (1954): Hitchcock takes a whimsical approach for this caper about a reformed cat burglar who sets about catching the thief that is imitating his old style.…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Big Heat, The (1953): Pugnacious cop Glenn Ford turns up the heat on civic corruption in this iconic film–noir from dir. Lang's 50s period. When a detective's…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Desert Rats, The (1953): No–nonsense British Army officer Richard Burton assumes command of an Australian platoon, but struggles to win their respect. Sequel to The…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
From Here to Eternity (1953): Frank Sinatra established himself an actor alongside Burt Lancaster in this account of life at a Honolulu barracks at the time of Pearl Harbour.…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Julius Caesar (1953): Marlon Brando, James Mason and John Gielgud star in this beautifully staged Hollywood adaptation. Passionate drama of power, conspiracy and murder in…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Mr. Hulot's Holiday (Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot) (1953): Jacques Tati fine–tunes the virtues of JOUR DE FETE to create his most eponymous character. The first of four Hulot features follows the…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Norman Wisdom Collection, The (Trouble in Store, Up in the World, On the Beat.) (1953-1962): Collection of three comedies – Trouble in Store, Up in the World and On the Beat – from admired British slapstick comedian Norman Wisdom,…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Roman Holiday (1953): Audrey Hepburn's Oscar–winning and breakthrough performance is her princess who abandons regal responsibilities while abroad to run off with…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Bend of the River (1952): A gritty and compelling showdown on the Oregon Trail between settler James Stewart and double–crosser Arthur Kennedy. Beautiful Rocky Mountain…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
High Noon (1952): Retiring marshal Gary Cooper faces a crisis of conscience when he learns an old adversary wants revenge. A classic that derives its impact through…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Radar Men from the Moon (1952): Cracking Republic serial has Commando Cody taking on the baddies – including future Lone Ranger Moore – armed with his trusty aluminum…; DVD $29.95
Singin' in the Rain (Singing in the Rain) (1952): The quintessential Hollywood musical happens to be about the movie biz. Its blend of vivacious style and humour, catchy numbers and dazzling…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Stalag 17 (1952): Sophisticated WW2 film in which comedy and suspense make uneasy but fascinating bedfellows. William Holden leads imprisoned American G.Is who plan…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Viva Zapata! (1952): Stirring treatment of the life of the Mexican revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata (Marlon Brando) who rose from peasanthood to presidency in the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Five (1951): Apocalyptic 50's sci–fi set in the aftermath of an atomic bomb disaster where five survivors (a pregnant woman, a philosopher, a black man, a…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Place in the Sun, A (1951): Montgomery Clift excels as a penniless youth whose determination to win the heart of socialite Elizabeth Taylor (in her debut as an adult actress) is…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Strangers On a Train (1951): The Master of Suspense justifies his mantle with this consummate thriller. He executes one glorious set piece after another as psycho Robert Walker…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Alfred Hitchcock - The Signature Collection (Dial M for Murder, I Confess, Stage Fright, The Wrong Man.) (1950-1957): Box set contains four 50's classics from The Master of Suspense.; DVD ~~$49.95~~ $35
Enforcer, The (1950): Gripping, well–characterized crime drama leads D.A. Humphrey Bogart into the seedy underworld to trail the leader of a notorious murder ring.; Blu-Ray $24.95
In a Lonely Place (1950): Hot–headed Hollywood writer Humphrey Bogart is suspected of murder by his new girlfriend and old army pal detective. Gutsy psycho–drama…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Outrage (1950): One of the earliest post–Code Hollywood films to deal with the subject of rape, this black–and–white B–movie follows a young…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Great Gatsby, The (1949): The second adaptation of the literary classic has the miscast Alan Ladd as the mysterious Long Islander.; DVD $14.95
Queen of Spades (1949): Expressionistic ghost story in which an obsessive army officer in 18th Century Russia becomes convinced an elderly countess has gained the ability to…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Third Man, The (1949): Superb romantic thriller about a writer in post–war Vienna whose old friend fails to meet him – under mysterious circumstances. Justly…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Tulsa (1949): Glossy melodrama with Hayward whose determination to save her ranch from a greedy oil baron sees her enter the cut throat world of prospecting.; DVD $14.95
Twelve O'Clock High (1949): Gregory Peck is at his peak as a General brought in to restore morale to a squadron engaged in daily bombing raids over Germany. One of the great…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Whisky Galore! (1949): When villagers on a dry Scottish isle 'rescue' a cargo of shipwrecked whiskey, a classic Ealing comedy ensues. Generous doses of sly humour help this…; Blu-Ray ~~$20~~ $15
Gentleman's Agreement (1947): Gregory Peck stars in this Academy Award winning melodrama about a writer who, for the sake of research, pretends to be Jewish and becomes a victim…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
It's a Wonderful Life (1946): A down–on–his–luck Jimmy Stewart is rescued from suicide by a Guardian Angel who shows him the virtues of his life gone by. This…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Stranger, The (1946): Orson Welles plays a Nazi war criminal who marries an unsuspecting American, but Edward G. Robinson is hot on his trail. Welles also directed this…; DVD $29.95
Double Indemnity (1944): The jewel in the crown of all things film noir has hardly dated an iota despite countless imitations. You'll savour each moment as…; DVD $19.95
Gaslight (1944): Menacing, atmospheric psycho–thriller in which Ingrid Bergman marries suave romantic Charles Boyer, unaware of his murderous obsession to find…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
National Velvet (1944): Ever–exciting family classic, with 12 year–old budding equestrian Elizabeth Taylor, taking her horse Velvet all the way to the Grand…; DVD $14.95
Rats of Tobruk, The (The Fighting Rats of Tobruk) (1944): Aussie battler Chips Rafferty fight hard in the Battle of Rommel in this chest–thumping follow–up to FORTY THOUSAND HORSEMEN.; DVD $24.95
Uninvited, The (1944): Classic tale of the macabre with Ray Milland discovering that the reason they are able to purchase a beautiful gothic seacoast mansion very cheaply…; Blu-Ray $69.95
Reap the Wild Wind (1942): Rugged ships captain John Wayne conducts hair–raising salvages off the 19th century Florida coast, in this spectacular sea–adventure,…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Citizen Kane (1941): Orson Welles ground–breaking work chronicles a publishing tycoon's rise to power, told through a reporter's efforts to discover the meaning of…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Face Behind the Mask, The (1941): Film noir following the descent of a kind watch maker whose face is disfigured in a fire shortly after immigrating to America, and despite being a…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Penny Serenade (1941): Cary Grant and Irene Dunne adopt a infant, then lose it, in a brilliantly crafted tear–jerker.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Western Union (1941): Outlaw Vance Shaw tries to escape his dark past by protecting the good citizens building telegraph poles in the Great Plains from bandits, only to…; DVD $29.95
Long Voyage Home, The (1940): John Wayne is a Swedish sailor aboard a doom–ridden tramp steamer circa. WWII, in this portmanteau of four stories by Eugene O'Neill. An…; Blu-Ray $24.95
Philadelphia Story, The (1940): A second marriage for a stuffy heiress is threatened by scandal. A witty, sparkling romantic farce with golden trio – Katharine Hepburn, Cary…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Thief of Bagdad, The (1940): Sabu stars in this magical, intoxicating vision of the Arabian Nights, some twenty years before the genre was revived in SINBAD. Romance, tragedy,…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Tom Brown's School Days (1940): Thomas Hughes' classic novel of life at the Victorian Boys public school of Rugby is given a generous, populist treatment. New boy Lydon finds…; DVD $14.95
Gone with the Wind (1939): One of the greatest examples of story–telling on film, this maintains one's firm interest for nearly four hours with its romantic story, strong…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70 | Blu-Ray ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Goodbye Mr. Chips (1939): Slow–moving, heartfelt story of a devoted schoolteacher. Robert Donat won an Oscar in the lead role.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939): Another brilliant comic parable from Frank Capra, in the wake of MR. DEEDS. The endearing Jimmy Stewart plays a young idealist who discovers the…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Wizard of Oz, The (1939): The world's best loved film down through and across the generations, and a key cultural icon. MGM pulled out all the stops to realise L. Frank…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Adventures of Marco Polo, The (1938): Chronicles the numerous exploits of the famed explorer, played by Gary Cooper. More light–hearted than the usual swashbuckler.; VHS $24.95
Adventures of Robin Hood, The (1938): The remakes look stodgy next to this stirring and vibrant original which basks in breakthrough technicolour and the definitive presence of Errol…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Pygmalion (1938): Leslie Howard trains Wendy Hiller to be a lady, in an excellent version of the G B Shaw play.; DVD $19.95
Dark Journey (1937): British spy caper with Leigh as a French spy falling for a German double–agent.; DVD $34.95
Fire Over England (1937): The war between England and Spain in the late 16th century serves as the backdrop for this lavish drama. Laurence Olivier plays a British naval…; DVD $34.95
Lost Horizon (1937): Wonderful fantasy adventure about five people who find sanctuary in a Tibetan Valley where good health, peace and longevity reign. A haunting and…; Blu-Ray $19.95
Storm in a Teacup (1937): Capra–lite comedy set in Scotland with Harrison as a journalist falling for a local politicians daughter.; DVD $34.95
39 Steps, The (1935): A ripping yarn about a innocent man embroiled in a spy conspiracy and is chased across Scotland. Set a sophisticated precedent for the spy/thriller…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Anna Karenina (1935): Leo Tolstoy's heroine is the ideal vehicle for Greta Garbo, luminous amid some of the more extravagant sets MGM ever lavished on a costume drama.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Mutiny On the Bounty (1935): Charles Laughton (as Capt. Bligh) and Clark Gable spar memorably in this, the classic version. Winner of the Best Picture Oscar in 1935.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Little Women (1933): Constantly enjoyable version of Louisa Alcott's novel about four sisters and their mother coping while their father fights in the Civil War. Splendid…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
All Quiet On the Western Front (1930): Landmark film looks at WW1 from the enemy's point of view. It remains brilliant and quite moving after all these years. Academy Award winner for Best…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Hell's Angels (1930): Still highly watchable, this early sound feature financed and 'directed' by the notorious Howard Hughes, boosts its melodramatic story of WWI heroics…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Metropolis (1926): Fritz Lang's masterpiece is a magnificent marriage of pure cinema innovation and startlingly ambitious set design. Set around the year 2000, a…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Buster Keaton Boxset (1923-1928): Classic boxset includes four of Buster Keaton's most revered silent comedies: THE GENERAL, STEAMBOAT BILL JR, THE THREE AGES and COLLEGE.; DVD ~~$60~~ $45
Chaplin Revue, The (1918-1923): A collection of comic shorts from Charlie Chaplin, playing his 'Tramp' character. Featured are 'Shoulder Arms', 'The Idle Class', 'The Pilgrim',…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Burlesque On Carmen (1916): A twist ending highlights Chaplin's second 'feature' in which his forlorn soldier is loved and left by a gypsy girl.; VHS $24.95
Britain's Greatest Comedy Heroes: Healthy tribute to Britain's late kings of comedy relives some of their funniest skits, spoofs and sketches, with added commentary from friends and…; DVD $34.95, $49.95

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