The Ealing Studios Rarities Collection - Volum 2 (UK-import)
A global byword for cinematic quality of a quintessentially British nature, Ealing Studios made more than 150 films over a three decade period. A cherished and significant part of British film history, only selected films from both the Ealing and Associated Talking Pictures strands have previously been made available on home video format - with some remaining unseen since their original theatrical release. The Ealing Rarities Collection redresses this imbalance - featuring new transfers from the best available elements, in their correct aspect ratio, this multi-volume collection showcases a range of scarce films from both Basil Dean's and Michael Balcon's tenure as studio head, making them available once more to the general public. MIDSHIPMAN EASY (1935) In the 1790s, a group of young midshipmen set sail for the first time - little realising they are embarking on an adventure that will see them battling pirates and smugglers. Black and White / 1.33:1 / Mono / English BRIEF ECSTASY (1938) A remarkable story of love lost and found, as a young couple are separated by circumstance, and plunged into emotional turmoil by a reunion... Black and White / 1.33:1 / Mono / English THE BIG BLOCKADE (1942) John Mills and Will Hay star in a wartime propaganda docu-drama showing the effects of the Allied blockade of Nazi Germany. Black and White / 1.33:1 / Mono / English THE FOUR JUST MEN (1939) Two vital clues reveal the lynchpin of a plot to destroy the British Empire: Sir Hamar Ryman, M.P., advocate of appeasement, and traitor... Black and White / 1.33:1 / Mono / English