Warner Gangsters Collections (R1)

[Ian W]

Box set and individual covers are up!. No details about extras (if any) yet. Fingers crossed...

[Reedo]

Originally posted by Ian Woodhouse@28 Oct 2004, 4:03 PM
Box set and individual covers are up!. No details about extras (if any) yet. Fingers crossed...

Looking forward to getting my mit's on 'White Heat' at long last!!

[Ian W]

Presumably they'll be oven mits.

*ducks*

[Reedo]

Originally posted by Ian Woodhouse@28 Oct 2004, 4:11 PM
Presumably they'll be oven mits.

*ducks*

Nice one Ian ...I told you never to call me *Ducks* on Roobarb, now didn't I........ :P

[Barry D]

Some news on the extras:

THE PUBLIC ENEMY (1931)
THE PUBLIC ENEMY showcases James Cagney's powerful 1931 breakthrough
performance as streetwise tough guy Tom Powers, but only because
production chief Darryl F. Zanuck made a late casting change. When
shooting began, Cagney had a secondary role but Zanuck soon spotted
Cagney's screen dominance and gave him the star part. From that
moment, an indelible genre classic and an enduring star career were
both born. Bristling with '20s style, dialogue and desperation under
the masterful directorial eye of William A. Wellman, this is a virtual
time capsule of the Prohibition era: taut, gritty and hard-hitting.
Contains several restored scenes (deleted from subsequent reissue
versions due to enforcement of the Production code) from the original
release version of the film, unseen since 1931. PUBLIC ENEMY DVD
special features include:
- Leonard Maltin Hosts "Warner Night at the Movies 1931" with
Newsreel, Comedy Short THE EYES HAVE IT, Cartoon SMILE, DARN YA, SMILE
and 1931 Trailer Gallery
- New Featurette BEER AND BLOOD: ENEMIES OF THE PUBLIC
- Commentary by Film Historian Robert Sklar
- 1954 Re-release Foreword

WHITE HEAT (1949)
Playing a psychotic thug, Cody Jarrett, devoted to his hard-boiled
"ma," James Cagney gives a performance to match his electrifying work
in THE PUBLIC ENEMY. Bracingly directed by Raoul Walsh, this
fast-paced thriller tracing Jarrett’s violent life in and out of
jail is among the most vivid screen performances of Cagney’s
career, and the excitement it generates will put you on top of the
world! WHITE HEAT DVD special features include:
- Leonard Maltin Hosts "Warner Night at the Movies 1949" with
Newsreel, Comedy SHORT SO YOU THINK YOU'RE NOT GUILTY, Cartoon
HOMELESS HARE and 1949 Trailer Gallery
- New Featurette WHITE HEAT: TOP OF THE WORLD
- Commentary by Film Historian Drew Casper

ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES (1938)
Off-screen pals James Cagney and Pat O'Brien team up for the sixth
time in this enduring gangster classic nominated for three Academy
Awards . Cagney's Rocky Sullivan is a charismatic tough kid from New
York's Hell's Kitchen whose underworld rise makes him a hero to a gang
of slum punks. O'Brien is Father Connolly, the boyhood
chum-turned-priest who vows to end Rocky's influence. Directed by
Michael Curtiz (Casablanca), the film also stars Humphrey Bogart and
Ann Sheridan. Cagney's role as Rocky earned him the 1938 New York Film
Critics Award for Best Actor along with his first Best Actor Oscar
nomination. ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES DVD special features include:
- Leonard Maltin Hosts "Warner Night at the Movies 1938" with
Newsreel, Musical Short OUT WHERE THE STARS BEGIN, Cartoon PORKY AND
DAFFY and 1938 Trailer Gallery
- New Featurette ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES: WHADDYA HEAR? WHADDYA SAY?
- Commentary by Film Historian Dana Polan
- Audio-Only Bonus: Radio Production with the Film's 2 Stars

LITTLE CAESAR (1930)
"R-I-C-O, Little Caesar, that's who!" Edward G. Robinson bellowed into
the phone and Hollywood got the message. The 37-year-old Robinson, not
gifted with matinee-idol looks, was nonetheless a first-class star.
LITTLE CAESAR is the tale of pugnacious Caesar Enrico Bandello
(Robinson), a hoodlum with a Chicago-sized chip on his shoulder, few
attachments, fewer friends and no sense of underworld diplomacy.
LITTLE CAESAR DVD special features include:
- Leonard Maltin Hosts "Warner Night at the Movies 1930" with
Newsreel, Spencer Tracy Short THE HARD GUY, Cartoon LADY PLAY YOUR
MANDOLIN and 1930/31 Trailer Gallery
- New Featurette LITTLE CAESAR: END OF RICO, BEGINNING OF THE ANTIHERO
- Commentary by Film Historian Richard B. Jewell
- 1954 Re-release Foreword

THE PETRIFIED FOREST (1936)
A rundown diner bakes in the Arizona heat. Inside, fugitive killer
Duke Mantee sweats out a manhunt, holding disillusioned writer Alan
Squier, young Gabby Maple and a handful of others hostage. THE
PETRIFIED FOREST, Robert E. Sherwood's 1935 Broadway success about
survival of the fittest, hit the screen a year later with Leslie
Howard and Humphrey Bogart magnificently recreating their stage roles
and Bette Davis ably reteaming with her OF HUMAN BONDAGE co-star
Howard. The film presented Bogart with his first major starring role
and helped launch his brilliant movie career. THE PETRIFIED FOREST
DVD special features include:
- Leonard Maltin Hosts "Warner Night at the Movies 1936" with
Newsreel, Musical Short RHYTHMITIS, Cartoon THE COO COO NUT GROVE and
1936 Trailer Gallery
- New Featurette THE PETRIFIED FOREST: MENACE IN THE DESERT
- Commentary by Bogart Biographer Eric Lax
- Audio-Only Bonus: Radio Adaptation Starring Bogart, Tyrone Power and
Joan Bennett

THE ROARING TWENTIES (1939)
The speakeasy era never roared louder than in this gangland chronicle
directed by Raoul Walsh (WHITE HEAT). Against a backdrop of
newsreel-like montages and narration, THE ROARING TWENTIES follows the
life of jobless war veteran Eddie Bartlett (James Cagney) who turns
bootlegger, dealing in "bottles instead of battles." However, battles
await Eddie both inside and out of his growing empire. Outside are
territorial feuds and gangland bloodlettings and inside is the
treachery of his double-dealing associate George Hally (Humphrey
Bogart). THE ROARING TWENTIES DVD special features include:
- Leonard Maltin Hosts "Warner Night at the Movies 1939" ” with
Newsreel, Musical Short ALL GIRL REVUE, Comedy Short THE GREAT LIBRARY
MISERY, Cartoon THUGS WITH DIRTY MUGS and 1939 Trailer Gallery
- New Featurette THE ROARING TWENTIES: THE WORLD MOVES ON
- Commentary by Film Historian Lincoln Hurst

[fegMANIA!]

well done, sir! Thank you for that

[Reedo]

Originally posted by Barry Delve@7 Nov 2004, 9:08 PM
Some news on the extras:

THE PUBLIC ENEMY (1931)
THE PUBLIC ENEMY showcases James Cagney's powerful 1931 breakthrough
performance as streetwise tough guy Tom Powers, but only because
production chief Darryl F. Zanuck made a late casting change. When
shooting began, Cagney had a secondary role but Zanuck soon spotted
Cagney's screen dominance and gave him the star part. From that
moment, an indelible genre classic and an enduring star career were
both born. Bristling with '20s style, dialogue and desperation under
the masterful directorial eye of William A. Wellman, this is a virtual
time capsule of the Prohibition era: taut, gritty and hard-hitting.
Contains several restored scenes (deleted from subsequent reissue
versions due to enforcement of the Production code) from the original
release version of the film, unseen since 1931. PUBLIC ENEMY DVD
special features include:
- Leonard Maltin Hosts "Warner Night at the Movies 1931" with
Newsreel, Comedy Short THE EYES HAVE IT, Cartoon SMILE, DARN YA, SMILE
and 1931 Trailer Gallery
- New Featurette BEER AND BLOOD: ENEMIES OF THE PUBLIC
- Commentary by Film Historian Robert Sklar
- 1954 Re-release Foreword

WHITE HEAT (1949)
Playing a psychotic thug, Cody Jarrett, devoted to his hard-boiled
"ma," James Cagney gives a performance to match his electrifying work
in THE PUBLIC ENEMY. Bracingly directed by Raoul Walsh, this
fast-paced thriller tracing Jarrett’s violent life in and out of
jail is among the most vivid screen performances of Cagney’s
career, and the excitement it generates will put you on top of the
world! WHITE HEAT DVD special features include:
- Leonard Maltin Hosts "Warner Night at the Movies 1949" with
Newsreel, Comedy SHORT SO YOU THINK YOU'RE NOT GUILTY, Cartoon
HOMELESS HARE and 1949 Trailer Gallery
- New Featurette WHITE HEAT: TOP OF THE WORLD
- Commentary by Film Historian Drew Casper

ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES (1938)
Off-screen pals James Cagney and Pat O'Brien team up for the sixth
time in this enduring gangster classic nominated for three Academy
Awards . Cagney's Rocky Sullivan is a charismatic tough kid from New
York's Hell's Kitchen whose underworld rise makes him a hero to a gang
of slum punks. O'Brien is Father Connolly, the boyhood
chum-turned-priest who vows to end Rocky's influence. Directed by
Michael Curtiz (Casablanca), the film also stars Humphrey Bogart and
Ann Sheridan. Cagney's role as Rocky earned him the 1938 New York Film
Critics Award for Best Actor along with his first Best Actor Oscar
nomination. ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES DVD special features include:
- Leonard Maltin Hosts "Warner Night at the Movies 1938" with
Newsreel, Musical Short OUT WHERE THE STARS BEGIN, Cartoon PORKY AND
DAFFY and 1938 Trailer Gallery
- New Featurette ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES: WHADDYA HEAR? WHADDYA SAY?
- Commentary by Film Historian Dana Polan
- Audio-Only Bonus: Radio Production with the Film's 2 Stars

LITTLE CAESAR (1930)
"R-I-C-O, Little Caesar, that's who!" Edward G. Robinson bellowed into
the phone and Hollywood got the message. The 37-year-old Robinson, not
gifted with matinee-idol looks, was nonetheless a first-class star.
LITTLE CAESAR is the tale of pugnacious Caesar Enrico Bandello
(Robinson), a hoodlum with a Chicago-sized chip on his shoulder, few
attachments, fewer friends and no sense of underworld diplomacy.
LITTLE CAESAR DVD special features include:
- Leonard Maltin Hosts "Warner Night at the Movies 1930" with
Newsreel, Spencer Tracy Short THE HARD GUY, Cartoon LADY PLAY YOUR
MANDOLIN and 1930/31 Trailer Gallery
- New Featurette LITTLE CAESAR: END OF RICO, BEGINNING OF THE ANTIHERO
- Commentary by Film Historian Richard B. Jewell
- 1954 Re-release Foreword

THE PETRIFIED FOREST (1936)
A rundown diner bakes in the Arizona heat. Inside, fugitive killer
Duke Mantee sweats out a manhunt, holding disillusioned writer Alan
Squier, young Gabby Maple and a handful of others hostage. THE
PETRIFIED FOREST, Robert E. Sherwood's 1935 Broadway success about
survival of the fittest, hit the screen a year later with Leslie
Howard and Humphrey Bogart magnificently recreating their stage roles
and Bette Davis ably reteaming with her OF HUMAN BONDAGE co-star
Howard. The film presented Bogart with his first major starring role
and helped launch his brilliant movie career. THE PETRIFIED FOREST
DVD special features include:
- Leonard Maltin Hosts "Warner Night at the Movies 1936" with
Newsreel, Musical Short RHYTHMITIS, Cartoon THE COO COO NUT GROVE and
1936 Trailer Gallery
- New Featurette THE PETRIFIED FOREST: MENACE IN THE DESERT
- Commentary by Bogart Biographer Eric Lax
- Audio-Only Bonus: Radio Adaptation Starring Bogart, Tyrone Power and
Joan Bennett

THE ROARING TWENTIES (1939)
The speakeasy era never roared louder than in this gangland chronicle
directed by Raoul Walsh (WHITE HEAT). Against a backdrop of
newsreel-like montages and narration, THE ROARING TWENTIES follows the
life of jobless war veteran Eddie Bartlett (James Cagney) who turns
bootlegger, dealing in "bottles instead of battles." However, battles
await Eddie both inside and out of his growing empire. Outside are
territorial feuds and gangland bloodlettings and inside is the
treachery of his double-dealing associate George Hally (Humphrey
Bogart). THE ROARING TWENTIES DVD special features include:
- Leonard Maltin Hosts "Warner Night at the Movies 1939" ” with
Newsreel, Musical Short ALL GIRL REVUE, Comedy Short THE GREAT LIBRARY
MISERY, Cartoon THUGS WITH DIRTY MUGS and 1939 Trailer Gallery
- New Featurette THE ROARING TWENTIES: THE WORLD MOVES ON
- Commentary by Film Historian Lincoln Hurst

That is some 'mustard' set!!! WOW!! I cannot wait to get this!!

[Cliff Shelton]

Ditto for me. Must..start..saving..now..

Thanks all. I'm really excited about this set, and the cover art's fantastic. Very cool.

[Ian W]

What with these, the Rathbone Sherlock Holmes, the BBC Cult releases and the list of proposed releases from Network next year could finally see a petition for bankruptcy from the Woodhouse household.

[Reedo]

Originally posted by Ian Woodhouse@12 Nov 2004, 5:32 PM
What with these, the Rathbone Sherlock Holmes, the BBC Cult releases and the list of proposed releases from Network next year could finally see a petition for bankruptcy from the Woodhouse household.

I know - I'm trying hard to save now for all of these, it can only be a matter of time before my Bank Manager(or knobhead as I lovingly call him ) rings me to come in for a chat!! :rolleyes:

[Cliff Shelton]

Hehe.

Good thing there's always ebay...

[peckinpah]

Certainly be getting this set, certainly be skipping the Leonard Maltin extras.
The man makes my blood boil.....

[Matt C]

I've just had the sudden urge to get this set which has been on my list for years and got it on Amazon for just under 25 quid. I think it was watching that documentary on the Gone With the Wind Blu-ray called Hollywood's Greatest Year which featured a couple of classics gangster flicks that has put me in the mood. I don't think I'll bother with Volumes 2, 3 and 4 as this set seems to have all the films I'm familiar with and really want to see.

Any Roobarbian reviews?

[Chris Pearson]

A perfect set. Probably quite cheap these days. Get it.

[Matt C]

Cool. I was adding a bit to my post when you replied about finding it on Amazon for 25 quid. Bargain!

EDIT: A bit peeved it's not in the original slipcase anymore, but the "Volume 1" version isn't that bad.