Independent U.S. distributors Olive Films will add six new titles to their Blu-ray catalog in March: William Witney's
Stranger at My Door (1956), Frank Lloyd's
The Shanghai Story (1954), William F. Claxton's
The Quiet Gun (1957), Charles F. Haas'
The Beat Generation (1959), Robert Siodmak's
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry (1945), and
John Ford: Dreaming the Quiet Man. All six releases will be available for purchase this March.
Stranger at My Door
Notorious outlaw Clay Anderson and gang rob the town bank and flee in separate directions. Riding hard, Clay's horse goes lame and he is forced to pull-up at a nearby farm. He soon discovers that the place belongs to local preacher Hollis Jarret, his new wife, and a son from a previous marriage. Clay, posing as a weary traveler, tries to insinuate himself into a secure hideout, but the reverend isn't fooled. He agrees to allow Clay to remain at the farm for a few days, but his motive isn't the preservation of his family's safety. Hollis reasons that, with time, patience and a lot of faith, he can convince the outlaw to turn over a new leaf. But Clay's criminal tendencies may run deeper than the preacher had imagined... (Synopsis courtesy of TCM).
STREET DATE: MARCH 31.
The Shanghai Story
Too many years in the Orient have made a bitter man of Dr. Dan Maynard (Edmond O'Brien), an American surgeon, and too little emotional stability has tarnished the Tangier-born Rita King (Ruth Roman). They meet when a night-raid by Shanghai's police chief brings all westerners together in the Waldorf House Hotel, where they are interned under the guardianship of the coldly cruel Major Ling Wu (Philip Ahn). Only Rita is free to come and go due to her friendship with Shanghai;s new police chief, Colonal Zorek (Marvin Miller. The liberty and luxury in which she lives arouses Maynard's contempt. But his opinion changes when she is instrumental in getting Major Wu replaced and punished, and when she arranges for a young girl, Penny Warren (Jeanne Perreau'), to be taken to a hospital for an emergency operation. But when a spy hunt reaches a bitter climax, and an internee is shot down while trying to escape, Maynard believes the tip-off came from Rita.
STREET DATE: MARCH 31.
The Quiet Gun
Starring Forrest Tucker, Mara Corday, Jim Davis, Kathleen Crowley and Lee Van Cleef,
The Quiet Gun tells the story of one Sheriff who dares to bring a whole town to justice. Filled with murder, lies, love and intrigue, this western drama proves that the fight for the truth can be deadly.
STREET DATE: MARCH 31.
Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
Bachelor Harry Quincey, head designer in a small-town cloth factory, lives with his selfish sisters, glamorous hypochondriac Lettie and querulous widow Hester. His developing relationship with new colleague Deborah Brown promises happiness at last...thwarted by passive, then increasingly active opposition from one sister. Will Harry resort to desperate measures?.
STREET DATE: MARCH 31.
The Beat Generation
A detective is assigned to track down and capture a crazed serial rapist. Starring Steve Cochran, Jackie Coogan, Mamie Van Doren, Ray Danton, James Mitchum, Vampira, and Fay Spain.
STREET DATE: MARCH 31.
John Ford: Dreaming the Quiet Man
There are cinematic milestones that have left a marked impression on the landscapes in which they were filmed. John Ford's take on his idealized vision of Ireland, 'The Quiet Man', is one such film. When it was released 'The Quiet Man' became a monster hit all across the world and won Oscars for Best Director and Best Cinematography. Its impact went way beyond the Irish Diaspora and it has resonated with international audiences for over 50 years now. This documentary delves into the psyche of John Ford and his twenty year struggle to bring his homage to his parents homeland to the screen. The film features contributions from commentators and film makers including Peter Bogdanovich, Martin Scorsese, Jim Sheridan and, exclusively, Maureen O' Hara.
STREET DATE: MARCH 24.