The Gay Desperado Blu-ray
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Posted March 6, 2026 07:29 AM by Webmaster
VCI Home Entertainment is preparing a Blu-ray release of Rouben Mamoulian's The Gay Desperado (1936), starring Nino Martini, Ida Lupino, Leo Carrillo, Harold Huber, and James Blakeley. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on June 9.
Description: One of the most imaginative musical comedies Hollywood has ever produced, The Gay Desperado was a surprise hit in 1936, and nine decades later remains a beguiling, offbeat treat. As directed by the award-winning virtuoso Rouben Mamoulian (Love Me Tonight, The Mark of Zorro), it magically combines comedy and adventure with thrilling singing from Metropolitan Opera tenor Nino Martini.
As a reluctant member of Leo Carrillo's bandit gang, Martini is called on to guard the lovely and recently kidnapped Ida Lupino, with the expected romantic results--plus interference from a bunch of American gangsters moving their operation south of the border.
Visually and musically sumptuous, filled with hilarious satiric touches, The Gay Desperado is a one-of-a-kind film and, even more importantly, an absolute delight.
VCI's upcoming release will present a new restoration of The Gay Desperado, made possible with the support of the Mary Pickford Foundation.
Description: One of the most imaginative musical comedies Hollywood has ever produced, The Gay Desperado was a surprise hit in 1936, and nine decades later remains a beguiling, offbeat treat. As directed by the award-winning virtuoso Rouben Mamoulian (Love Me Tonight, The Mark of Zorro), it magically combines comedy and adventure with thrilling singing from Metropolitan Opera tenor Nino Martini.
As a reluctant member of Leo Carrillo's bandit gang, Martini is called on to guard the lovely and recently kidnapped Ida Lupino, with the expected romantic results--plus interference from a bunch of American gangsters moving their operation south of the border.
Visually and musically sumptuous, filled with hilarious satiric touches, The Gay Desperado is a one-of-a-kind film and, even more importantly, an absolute delight.
VCI's upcoming release will present a new restoration of The Gay Desperado, made possible with the support of the Mary Pickford Foundation.
