Kino Lorber have detailed
Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema VIII. The three-disc box set is scheduled to arrive on the market on July 19.
CONTENT:
Street of Chance (1942)
Description: After Frank Thompson (Burgess Meredith) recovers from a head injury, he is shocked to discover that a year has passed, and that he's wanted by detective Joe Marucci (Sheldon Leonard) in connection with a murder about which he knows nothing. After retracing his steps, he meets Ruth (Claire Trevor), who turns out to have worked with Frank -- known to her as Danny -- at the estate where the murder was committed. With the help of a silent old woman, Frank pieces together the mystery. Directed by Jack Hively (The Saint's Double Trouble).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- NEW Audio Commentary by Professor and Film Scholar Jason A. Ney
- Original trailers
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Enter Arsène Lupin (1944)
Description: French jewel thief Lupin (Charles Korvin) robs an heiress (Ella Raines) on a train, then follows her to England and saves her life. Starring Ella Raines, Charles Korvin, J. Carrol Naish & Gale Sondergaard. Directed by Ford Beebe (Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- NEW Audio Commentary by critic Anthony Slide
- Original trailers
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Temptation (1946)
Description: After marrying an archaeologist (George Brent), a woman (Merle Oberon) with a sordid past realizes that she is not ready to settle down with one man. Starring Merle Oberon, George Brent, Charles Korvin & Paul Lukas. Directed by Irving Pichel (O.S.S.).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- NEW Audio Commentary by critic Kelly Robinson
- Original trailers
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature