Upcoming Kino Lorber Blu-ray Releases
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Posted April 28, 2020 04:29 PM by Webmaster
Kino Lorber have detailed six upcoming Blu-ray releases: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1944), Son of Ali Baba (1952), Buccaneer's Girl (1950), Against All Flags (1952), The World in His Arms (1952), and Arabian Nights (1942).
Arabian Nights
Synopsis: Get swept away on a magical carpet ride! Prepare for every wish to be answered in the dazzling film spectacular Arabian Nights! See the passionate romance, lavish riches and exotic splendor of this classic fable that was "beautifully mounted in Technicolor" (Leonard Maltin) and is now magically brought to life in HD. Jon Hall (Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves), Maria Montez (Cobra Woman) and Sabu (The Jungle Book) star in this lush, epic story of two half brothers who battle each other for the power of the throne and the love of a sensual, gorgeous dancing girl. Directed by John Rawlins (Sudan) and co-starring Leif Erickson (The Lady Gambles), Billy Gilbert (The Great Dictator), Shemp Howard (Pittsburgh) and Thomas Gomez (Force of Evil). This thrilling adventure, the first of six films starring Montez and Hall, was nominated for four Academy Awards: Best Cinematography (Color), Best Art Direction-Interior Decoration (Color), Best Sound and Best Music Score.
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Buccaneer's Girl
Synopsis: Starring Yvonne De Carlo (Criss Cross), Philip Friend (Thunder on the Hill) and Elsa Lanchester (Witness for the Prosecution), Buccaneer's Girl is an exciting adventure beautifully shot in glorious Technicolor by legendary cinematographer Russell Metty (Spartacus, Touch of Evil). When brave Boston stowaway Deborah McCoy (De Carlo) is captured by the notorious pirate Frederic Baptiste (Friend), she stealthily escapes to New Orleans and uses her talents to get hired as an entertainer. However, she soon discovers that Baptiste has a secret identity—aristocratic playboy Captain Robert Kingston—and must decide whether to assist him in his daring schemes or turn him over to the law. Frederick De Cordova (Bedtime for Bonzo) directed this rip-roaring swashbuckler filled with romance and intrigue, co-starring Robert Douglas (Tarzan, the Ape Man), Andrea King (The Beast with Five Fingers), Norman Lloyd (Saboteur), Jay C. Flippen (The Lemon Drop Kid), Douglass Dumbrille (The Lives of a Bengal Lancer) and Peggie Castle (99 River Street).
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Against All Flags
Synopsis: Hollywood legends Errol Flynn (Captain Blood, The Sea Hawk), Maureen O'Hara (The Black Swan, Lisbon) and Anthony Quinn (Zorba the Greek, The World in His Arms) team for a swashbuckling adventure in Against All Flags. Onboard a 1700s merchant ship, determined British naval officer Lieutenant Brian Hawke (Flynn) bravely endures twenty lashes with the intent of using the wounds to help him go undercover on the pirate island of Libertania. Once there, however, Hawke is brought before the colony's head pirates, the Captains of the Coast, and forced to prove himself in a fight to the death. As he endures the various trials of a pirate, he finds himself drawn to the beautiful buccaneer Spitfire (O'Hara) and torn between her and his mission to disarm the renegade settlement. Veteran filmmaker George Sherman (The Sleeping City, Big Jake) directed this Technicolor epic beautifully shot by legendary cinematographer Russell Metty (Spartacus, Buccaneer's Girl) and filled with buxom maidens, breathtaking swordplay and dazzling spectacle. Co-starring screen and stage acting great Mildred Natwick (Barefoot in the Park, Dangerous Liaisons).
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The World in His Arms
Synopsis: Frustrated by illegal competition from Russians in the seal fur trade, Capt. Jonathan Clark (Gregory Peck) struggles to raise funds to purchase Alaska from Russia. Another competitor, unscrupulous trader Portugee (Anthony Quinn), is hired to transport Russian Countess Mariana Selanova (Ann Blyth) to marry the callous Prince Semyon (Carl Esmond). After Jonathan falls in love with Mariana, he squares off against Portugee, the prince and the Russians to rescue her and restore the trading business.
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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Synopsis: From Arthur Lubin, the acclaimed director of Black Friday, Hold That Ghost, White Savage, Phantom of the Opera and Impact, comes this ravishingly beautiful spectacle starring Maria Montez (Cobra Woman) and Jon Hall (Arabian Nights), the third of six films starring the screen duo. Prepare to be dazzled as all the wonder, excitement, triumph and treachery of the Arabian Nights come vibrantly to life in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves! Orphaned as a young child and adopted by a band of notorious thieves, now-grown Ali Baba (Hall) sets out to avenge his father's murder, reclaim the royal throne and rescue his beloved Amara (Montez) from the iron fist of his treacherous enemy. Lushly shot in glorious Technicolor and featuring a wonderful cast that includes Turhan Bey (Night in Paradise) and Andy Devine (A Star Is Born), Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is a cinematic feast for the senses to be enjoyed time and again.
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Son of Ali Baba
Synopsis: From Kurt Neumann, the outstanding director of Tarzan and the Amazons, Rocketship X-M, Kronos and The Fly, comes this sensational adventure starring screen greats Tony Curtis (The Vikings, Taras Bulba) and Piper Laurie (The Hustler, Carrie). In ancient Persia, Kashma Baba (Curtis) spends his days as a military cadet and devotes his nights to merrymaking. Everything changes when he meets Kiki (Laurie), who claims to be an escaped slave on the run from an evil caliph (Victor Jory, The Loves of Carmen). Soon, Kashma learns that there is more to her regal story in this exotic classic filled with clattering sword battles and thunderous horseback chases. Beautifully photographed in Technicolor by Maury Gertsman (Singapore, The Glass Web), Son of Ali Baba co-stars Susan Cabot (The Wasp Woman), Hugh O'Brian (Ambush Bay), William Reynolds (All That Heaven Allows) and Gerald Mohr (Sirocco).
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Arabian Nights
Synopsis: Get swept away on a magical carpet ride! Prepare for every wish to be answered in the dazzling film spectacular Arabian Nights! See the passionate romance, lavish riches and exotic splendor of this classic fable that was "beautifully mounted in Technicolor" (Leonard Maltin) and is now magically brought to life in HD. Jon Hall (Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves), Maria Montez (Cobra Woman) and Sabu (The Jungle Book) star in this lush, epic story of two half brothers who battle each other for the power of the throne and the love of a sensual, gorgeous dancing girl. Directed by John Rawlins (Sudan) and co-starring Leif Erickson (The Lady Gambles), Billy Gilbert (The Great Dictator), Shemp Howard (Pittsburgh) and Thomas Gomez (Force of Evil). This thrilling adventure, the first of six films starring Montez and Hall, was nominated for four Academy Awards: Best Cinematography (Color), Best Art Direction-Interior Decoration (Color), Best Sound and Best Music Score.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Audio commentary by critic Phillipa Berry
- Theatrical trailer
- Optional English subtitles
Buccaneer's Girl
Synopsis: Starring Yvonne De Carlo (Criss Cross), Philip Friend (Thunder on the Hill) and Elsa Lanchester (Witness for the Prosecution), Buccaneer's Girl is an exciting adventure beautifully shot in glorious Technicolor by legendary cinematographer Russell Metty (Spartacus, Touch of Evil). When brave Boston stowaway Deborah McCoy (De Carlo) is captured by the notorious pirate Frederic Baptiste (Friend), she stealthily escapes to New Orleans and uses her talents to get hired as an entertainer. However, she soon discovers that Baptiste has a secret identity—aristocratic playboy Captain Robert Kingston—and must decide whether to assist him in his daring schemes or turn him over to the law. Frederick De Cordova (Bedtime for Bonzo) directed this rip-roaring swashbuckler filled with romance and intrigue, co-starring Robert Douglas (Tarzan, the Ape Man), Andrea King (The Beast with Five Fingers), Norman Lloyd (Saboteur), Jay C. Flippen (The Lemon Drop Kid), Douglass Dumbrille (The Lives of a Bengal Lancer) and Peggie Castle (99 River Street).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Audio commentary by author/critic Lee Gambin
- Theatrical trailer
- Optional English subtitles
Against All Flags
Synopsis: Hollywood legends Errol Flynn (Captain Blood, The Sea Hawk), Maureen O'Hara (The Black Swan, Lisbon) and Anthony Quinn (Zorba the Greek, The World in His Arms) team for a swashbuckling adventure in Against All Flags. Onboard a 1700s merchant ship, determined British naval officer Lieutenant Brian Hawke (Flynn) bravely endures twenty lashes with the intent of using the wounds to help him go undercover on the pirate island of Libertania. Once there, however, Hawke is brought before the colony's head pirates, the Captains of the Coast, and forced to prove himself in a fight to the death. As he endures the various trials of a pirate, he finds himself drawn to the beautiful buccaneer Spitfire (O'Hara) and torn between her and his mission to disarm the renegade settlement. Veteran filmmaker George Sherman (The Sleeping City, Big Jake) directed this Technicolor epic beautifully shot by legendary cinematographer Russell Metty (Spartacus, Buccaneer's Girl) and filled with buxom maidens, breathtaking swordplay and dazzling spectacle. Co-starring screen and stage acting great Mildred Natwick (Barefoot in the Park, Dangerous Liaisons).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Audio commentary by critic Stephen Vagg
- Theatrical trailer
- Optional English subtitles
The World in His Arms
Synopsis: Frustrated by illegal competition from Russians in the seal fur trade, Capt. Jonathan Clark (Gregory Peck) struggles to raise funds to purchase Alaska from Russia. Another competitor, unscrupulous trader Portugee (Anthony Quinn), is hired to transport Russian Countess Mariana Selanova (Ann Blyth) to marry the callous Prince Semyon (Carl Esmond). After Jonathan falls in love with Mariana, he squares off against Portugee, the prince and the Russians to rescue her and restore the trading business.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Audio commentary by critic Nick Pinkerton
- Theatrical trailer
- Optional English subtitles
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Synopsis: From Arthur Lubin, the acclaimed director of Black Friday, Hold That Ghost, White Savage, Phantom of the Opera and Impact, comes this ravishingly beautiful spectacle starring Maria Montez (Cobra Woman) and Jon Hall (Arabian Nights), the third of six films starring the screen duo. Prepare to be dazzled as all the wonder, excitement, triumph and treachery of the Arabian Nights come vibrantly to life in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves! Orphaned as a young child and adopted by a band of notorious thieves, now-grown Ali Baba (Hall) sets out to avenge his father's murder, reclaim the royal throne and rescue his beloved Amara (Montez) from the iron fist of his treacherous enemy. Lushly shot in glorious Technicolor and featuring a wonderful cast that includes Turhan Bey (Night in Paradise) and Andy Devine (A Star Is Born), Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is a cinematic feast for the senses to be enjoyed time and again.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Audio commentary by critic Phillipa Berry
- Theatrical trailer
- Optional English subtitles
Son of Ali Baba
Synopsis: From Kurt Neumann, the outstanding director of Tarzan and the Amazons, Rocketship X-M, Kronos and The Fly, comes this sensational adventure starring screen greats Tony Curtis (The Vikings, Taras Bulba) and Piper Laurie (The Hustler, Carrie). In ancient Persia, Kashma Baba (Curtis) spends his days as a military cadet and devotes his nights to merrymaking. Everything changes when he meets Kiki (Laurie), who claims to be an escaped slave on the run from an evil caliph (Victor Jory, The Loves of Carmen). Soon, Kashma learns that there is more to her regal story in this exotic classic filled with clattering sword battles and thunderous horseback chases. Beautifully photographed in Technicolor by Maury Gertsman (Singapore, The Glass Web), Son of Ali Baba co-stars Susan Cabot (The Wasp Woman), Hugh O'Brian (Ambush Bay), William Reynolds (All That Heaven Allows) and Gerald Mohr (Sirocco).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Audio commentary by critic Lee Gambin
- Theatrical trailer
- Optional English subtitles
