Showing posts with label Judy Garland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Judy Garland. Show all posts

Monday, 16 February 2015

A Star is Born (1954)

Directed by George Cukor and starring Judy Garland, James Mason, Jack Carson and Charles Bickford.


2-disc Special Edition DVD bought in 2003

Blu-ray bought in 2013
176m 17s






 Blu-ray




DVD extras -

"Introduction" featurette
"The Man that Got Away" deleted scenes
Alternate scenes
When My Sugar Walks Down the Street
Film Effects Reel
A Report by Jack L. Warner
Huge Premiere Hails 'A Star is Born' Newsreel Montage
A Star is Born' Premiere in Cinemascope
"Pantages Premiere TV Special" documentary
"A Star is Bored" animated short
Audio Vault
Recording Sessions
Theatrical trailers

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

The Pirate (1948)

Directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Judy Garland, Gene Kelly and Walter Slezak.


DVD bought in 2009
97m 28s






• Commentary by historian John Fricke
• Featurette: The Pirate: A Musical Treasure Chest
• Vintage Pete Smith short - 'You Can't Win'
• Tom and Jerry Cartoon - 'Cat Fish'in'
• "Mack the Black" stereo remix version
• Audio-only bonuses
• Promotional radio interviews with Gene Kelly and Judy Garland
• Theatrical trailer

Easter Parade (1948)

Directed by Charles Walters and starring Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Peter Lawford and Ann Miller.



2-disc Special Edition DVD bought in 2005

Blu-ray bought in 2015
103m 22s






Blu-ray





DVD extras - 

Audio commentary by Fred Astaire's daughter Ava Astaire McKenzie and 
Judy Garland biographer John Fricke
Judy Garland Trailer Gallery:
Easter Parade: On The Avenue (34mins)
American Masters: Judy Garland – By Myself (116mins)
Mr. Monotony - outtake musical number
Theatrical trailer
Radio promo
Screen Guild Playhouse radio production of "Easter Parade", featuring the film's stars (54mins)


Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

Directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, Mary Astor and Tom Drake.



2-disc Special Edition DVD bought in 2004

Blu-ray bought in 2012
113mins






 Blu-ray






Blu-ray extras - 

Introduction by Liza Minnelli
Commentary by John Fricke, Margaret O'Brien and Irving Brecher
Meet Me in St. Louis: The Making of an American Classic
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Becoming Attractions: Judy Garland
Meet Me in St. Louis 1966 TV Pilot
Short - Bubbles
Short - Skip to My Lou
Audio Vault

Gene Kelly Collection


4-disc 4-film DVD Collection bought in 2013









Films included in set -

For Me and My Gal (1942)
On the Town (1949)
Summer Stock (1950)
Invitation to the Dance (1956)

Sunday, 8 February 2015

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Directed by Victor Fleming and starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke and Margaret Hamilton.


3-disc Collector's Edition DVD bought in 2006

3-disc Sing-a-Long Edition Blu-ray bought in 2010

3-disc 3D Edition bought in 2014
101m 48s


















Blu-ray extras include -

Audio Commentary by John Fricke,
The Making of a Movie Classic
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
The Legacy of Oz
Memories of Oz
Jukebox
Stills Galleries
We Haven't Really Met Properly
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Storybook
Prettier Than Ever: The Restoration of Oz
Music and Effects Track
Leo Is on the Air Radio Promo
Good News of 1939 Radio Show
Lux Radio Theater Broadcast
Sing Along
Another Romance of Celluloid: Electrical Power
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards Excerpt
Off to See the Wizard Excerpts
Outtakes and Deleted Scenes
It's a Twister! It's a Twister! The Tornado Tests
Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman
L. Frank Baum: The Man Behind the Curtain
Hollywood Celebrates its Biggest Little Stars!
The Dreamer of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910 silent film
Her Majesty, The Scarecrow of Oz (1914 silent film
The Magic Cloak of Oz (1914 silent film
The Patchwork Girl of Oz (1914 silent film
The Wizard of Oz (1925 silent film
The Wizard of Oz (1933) animated short

Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland Collection


4-disc 4-film DVD collection bought in 2013








Movies and extras included in the set -

Babes in Arms (1939)
• Introduction by Mickey Rooney
• Commentary by historian John Fricke
• Vintage Our Gang short Duel Personalities
• Classic cartoon The Mad Maestro
• 1939 Newsreel with Mickey and Judy
Audio-only bonuses:
• Leo Is on the Air radio promo
• 3 different radio shows with Rooney and Garland
• Theatrical Trailer
 

Strike up the Band (1940)
• Introduction by Mickey Rooney
• Pete Smith specialty comedy short Wedding Bills
• Classic cartoon Romeo in Rhythm
• "Do the La Conga" stereo remix version
Audio-only bonuses:
• Leo Is on the Air radio promo
• Millions for Defense radio special with Mickey and Judy
• Additional radio show with Rooney and Garland
• Theatrical Trailer
 

Babes on Broadway (1941)
• Introduction by Mickey Rooney
• Pete Smith Specialty comedy short How to Hold Your Husband Back
• Classic cartoon Dance of the Weed
Audio-only bonuses:
• Two Leo Is on the Air Radio Promos
• Radio Show Adaptation of Merton of the Movies with Rooney and Garland
• Chin Up! Cheerio! Carry On Song Demo performed by composer Burton Lane
• Theatrical Trailer
 

Girl Crazy (1943)
• Introduction by Mickey Rooney
• Commentary by historian John Fricke
• Vintage short Hollywood Daredevils
• Classic cartoon The Early Bird Dood It
• I Got Rhythm stereo remix version
• Audio-only bonus: Bronco Busters Outtake
• Theatrical Trailer