Warner Archive: The Pirate and Libeled Lady Coming to Blu-ray in November
HomeWarner Archive: The Pirate and Libeled Lady Coming to Blu-ray in November
Posted October 20, 2020 09:49 PM by Webmaster
Warner Archive has added two new titles to its November slate. They are: Vincente Minnelli's The Pirate (1948) and Jack Conway's Libeled Lady (1936).
The Pirate
Synopsis: Judy Garland and Gene Kelly co-star in this dazzling Technicolor musical love story, set in the Caribbean during the early 19th century. The film is a showcase for director Vincente Minnelli's dynamic use of Technicolor photography. A witty script from Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich and a lively score of original songs by Cole Porter, result in a unique and unconventional entry into the canon of musicals produced at M-G-M by Arthur Freed during the studio's golden era. Highlights of the film include Kelly and Minnelli's ground-breaking "Pirate Ballet," as well as two iterations of Porter's "Be a Clown" - one featuring Kelly and the magnificent Nicholas Brothers (Fayard and Harold), and the finale performed by Kelly & Garland.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Synopsis: Four of Hollywood's greatest stars - William Powell, Jean Harlow, Myrna Loy and Spencer Tracy - reel in this whopper of a screwball romantic comedy classic nominated for a Best Picture Oscar®. It all starts when society diva Loy slaps newsman Tracy with a libel suit. Tracy enlists fiancée Harlow and down-on-his-luck Powell in a counter maneuver involving a rigged marriage, a phony seduction, a fabulously funny fishing scene, fisticuffs, broken promises and hearts - and, eventually, true love for all. This lady is one fine catch!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
The Pirate
Synopsis: Judy Garland and Gene Kelly co-star in this dazzling Technicolor musical love story, set in the Caribbean during the early 19th century. The film is a showcase for director Vincente Minnelli's dynamic use of Technicolor photography. A witty script from Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich and a lively score of original songs by Cole Porter, result in a unique and unconventional entry into the canon of musicals produced at M-G-M by Arthur Freed during the studio's golden era. Highlights of the film include Kelly and Minnelli's ground-breaking "Pirate Ballet," as well as two iterations of Porter's "Be a Clown" - one featuring Kelly and the magnificent Nicholas Brothers (Fayard and Harold), and the finale performed by Kelly & Garland.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Commentary by Author/Historian John Fricke
- Making-of featurette "THE PIRATE: A MUSICAL TREASURE CHEST"
- Vintage M-G-M short "You Can't Win"
- Vintage M-G-M cartoon "Cat Fishin'"
- "MACK THE BLACK" musical sequence in HD with stereo audio
- Audio-only outtakes
- Associate Producer Roger Edens' guide/rehearsal recordings
- Judy Garland and Gene Kelly M-G-M radio promotional interviews
- Original Theatrical Trailer (HD)
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Synopsis: Four of Hollywood's greatest stars - William Powell, Jean Harlow, Myrna Loy and Spencer Tracy - reel in this whopper of a screwball romantic comedy classic nominated for a Best Picture Oscar®. It all starts when society diva Loy slaps newsman Tracy with a libel suit. Tracy enlists fiancée Harlow and down-on-his-luck Powell in a counter maneuver involving a rigged marriage, a phony seduction, a fabulously funny fishing scene, fisticuffs, broken promises and hearts - and, eventually, true love for all. This lady is one fine catch!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Classic Short Subjects
- KEYSTONE HOTEL (HD)
- NEW SHOES
- M-G-M Cartoon-LITTLE CHEESER
- Audio only LEO IS ON THE AIR Radio Promo
- Original Theatrical Trailer (HD)
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature