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 enlarge | Directors: Bernard Brown, Busby Berkeley, Earl Duvall, Friz Freleng, George Bilson
Actors: Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent, Ruby Keeler, Warren William
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $59.98
Buy New: $27.24
You Save: $32.74 (55%)
New (45) Used (15) Collectible (1) from $25.00
Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 5086
Format: Box Set, Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Number Of Items: 6
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.4 x 3.7
MPN: WARD67846D
UPC: 012569678460
EAN: 0012569678460
ASIN: B000E0OE1M
Theatrical Release Date: November 23, 1935
Release Date: March 21, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Fantastic! July 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This Berkeley box set is a must have for any fan of musicals, early talkies, or spectaculars. I have had all of the films on video, mostly recorded from the television over the years, but I am so glad I bought this box set, which shows the films off to the best advantage, in brilliant condition; so clear and 'new' looking that it's like seeing newly made versions of old favourites!
To top it all, the compilation DVD of Berkley's best numbers is just superb, and a great 'time filler' when there's nothing worth watching on the telly. It is worth the price on its own, especially as it contains 'Spin a Little Web of Dreams' and 'Don't say good night', which are not available in any other form. Pity they saw fit to exclude 'Going to Heaven on a mule' this time round though: that's really my only gripe.
It's great to have these DVD's, and so cheap too. One word of advice: if you live in UK then buy them through Amazon America rather than second-hand through Amazon UK: they will work out cheaper, and still only took a week and 1/2 to arrive.
Get a region 1 compatible DVD player and sit back and relax as these wonderful films take you on a fantasy trip of a lifetime!!
The genius --Busby Berkeley May 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This collection is an absolute must for fans of Busby Berkeley. From 42nd Street through the Golddiggers series its a joy to see again. It includes a DVD devoted purely to Busby's musical genius. It's worth getting the set just for this disc alone!
Great entertainment May 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
These short, snappy films are great. I watch one on Friday evening while sipping on champagne to kick-off the weekend. Amazing, organic dance numbers. The plots literally zip.
One Man, One Camera, Unlimited Magic April 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Box set - Warner Home Video - DVD - restoration is beautiful and set contains several documentaries, vintage cartoons, shorts and trailers with a sixth disc containing 21 complete Busby Berkeley musical numbers from the 1930's. Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler (together in four of the five films) are adorable! James Cagney, Ginger Rogers, Ailene MacMahone, Una Merkel, George Brent, Bebe Daniels, Joan Blondell, Ned Sparks, Guy Kibbee - well, the list goes on and on. I play these a lot when I've a full day of housework - toe tapping, sing-a-long melodies. Lots of fun! I couldn't be more pleased to add these landmark films to my classic film library.
WoW !! February 4, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Even as a kid, when these movies played on TV i knew there was something
magical in what i heard and saw...now all grown up...i was right...it
was magic, to hear the music and to see the work of Busby Berkeley. It
must have been really hard work to get all these people dancing in
synchronization again and again.
It feels real good to see all the characters involved, and some of them
made their appearance in several of the movies in this package.
And to top this, we have the wonderful and talented Ruby Keeler....ahhhhhh what a voice.
A Keeper for sure. good for a lifetime of viewing.
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