The Controversial Classics Collection -- A Face in the Crowd, Blackboard Jungle, Fury, Bad Day at Black Rock, Advise and Consent, The Americanization of Emily, I am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang -- Seven Groundbreaking Films Debut on DVD May 10.BURBANK, Calif. -- On May 10, Warner Home Video Warner Home Video is the home video unit of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. It was founded in 1978 as WCI Home Video (for Warner Communications, Inc.). It was re-named Warner Home Video in 1980. will debut DVDs of seven films that changed attitudes and brought important political and social reforms by tackling controversial topics such as prison injustice, racial tension and homosexuality. WHV's The Controversial Classics Collection includes A Face in the Crowd A Face in the Crowd (1957) is an epic motion picture starring Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, and Walter Matthau, directed by Elia Kazan. The screenplay was written by Budd Schulberg, based on his own short story "The Arkansas Traveler". , Blackboard Jungle, Fury, Bad Day at Black Rock, Advise and Consent, The Americanization of Emily and I am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang. All seven new-to-DVD titles will be available individually for $19.97 SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. or in a Gift Set for $79.92 SRP. Each film features either a commentary or documentary examining the film's historical context and political impact. Blackboard Jungle Featuring Bill Haley's classic "Rock Around the Clock," Blackboard Jungle is often remembered as being responsible for the breakthrough of rock `n' roll to the media and consumer mainstream. The film features Glenn Ford Gwyllyn Samuel Newton "Glenn" Ford (May 1, 1916 – August 30, 2006) was an acclaimed Canadian-born actor from Hollywood's Golden Era with a career that spanned seven decades. Ford is best known for playing either cowboys or ordinary men in unusual circumstances. and Sidney Poitier. A Face in the Crowd From director Elia Kazan, A Face in the Crowd marks the film debut of Andy Griffith and reflects the authenticity of filmmakers who know the media world from the inside out. Fury Directed by Fritz Lang (Metropolis) and starring Spencer Tracy and Sylvia Sidney, Fury is a searing sear 1 v. seared, sear·ing, sears v.tr. 1. To char, scorch, or burn the surface of with or as if with a hot instrument. See Synonyms at burn1. 2. indictment of mob justice and lynching. Bad Day at Black Rock Spencer Tracy, Walter Brennan, Ernest Borgnine and Lee Marvin star in this intense drama directed by John Sturges (The Great Escape). Advise and Consent A story of power and procedure starring Henry Fonda, Walter Pidgeon, Don Murray and more, Advise and Consent is also one of the first mainstream films to deal with homosexuality. The Americanization of Emily Julie Andrews and James Garner headline this film from screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky (Network) and director Arthur Hiller about a U.S. Naval officer NAVAL OFFICER. The name of an officer of the United States, whose duties are prescribed by various acts of congress. 2. Naval officers are appointed for the term of four years, but are removable from office at pleasure. Act of May 15, 1820, Sec. 1, 3 Story, L. who romances a widow in World War II. I am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang Based on autobiographical writings by chain-gang escapee escapee A popular term for older relatives of those at risk for Huntington's disease, who didn't develop the disease. See Huntington's disease. Robert E. Burns, the film ignited protests that led to vital penal reforms. Paul Muni stars. E-mail requests for materials to karenpenhale@cs-pr.com or fax to 818-260-0707. Art can be downloaded at www.whvdirect.com |
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