Warner Archive Collection have collected six previously released Blu-rays into one Blu-ray set and named it the Errol Flynn Collection. This 6 Disc set is perfect for fans of classic Hollywood movies but have limited space. Let's take a look at what is included in this set.
Movie Rating:
****=Don’t Miss it!
***=Worth a look.
**=An Ok way to spend some time.
*=You haven’t missed anything.
THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1938) When Prince John and the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard's absence in 1190s England, a Saxon lord fights back as the outlaw leader of a resistance movement. ****
THE SEA HAWK (1940) Geoffrey Thorpe, a buccaneer, is hired by Queen Elizabeth I to nag the Spanish Armada. The Armada is waiting for an attack on England and Thorpe surprises them with attacks on their galleons where he shows his skills with the sword. ***
SANTA FE TRAIL (1940) In 1854, Jeb Stuart, George Custer and other graduates from West Point are posted to Kansas to help pacify the territory before railroad construction to Santa Fe can resume. ***
EDGE OF DARKNESS (1943) After two years under German rule, a small Norwegian fishing village rises up and revolts against the occupying Nazis. ***
OBJECTIVE, BURMA (1945) A platoon of special ops are tasked to parachute into the remote Burmese jungle and destroy a strategic Japanese radar station, but getting out isn't as easy. ***
ADVENTURES OF DON JUAN (1948) The great lover Don Juan comes to the assistance of his queen. ***
ADVENTURES OF DON JUAN (1948) The great lover Don Juan comes to the assistance of his queen. ***
This is a really good collection of Erroll Flynn films. There is a little bit of everything. Film Noir, adventure, swashbuckling, romance, western, war. All six of these films are given their own dedicated Blu-ray disc.
These films have been transferred to Blu-ray in 1080p and are presented in 1.37:1 aspect ratio. The audio tracks are English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. And there is the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
As with all Warner Archive Collection Blu-ray these films look spectacular. And if you already have these disc than you know what this collection looks like. But these are not bare bones Blu-rays there some really cool bonus features found on these discs. Take a look at what is included.
The Adventures of Robin Hood Bonus Features
* An audio commentary by Rudy Behlmer
* A “Warner Night at the Movies” featuring Angels with Dirty Faces trailer, Newsweek, Freddie Rich and his Orchestra and Katnip Kollege
* From The Vault:
Breakdowns of 1938
Cavalcade of Archery (vintage short)
2 cartoons: Rabbit Hood and Robin Hood Daffy
The Cruise of the Zaca (visiting Errol Flynn on set)
* Splitting the Arrows:
Historical art,
Costume design
Scene concept drawings
Cast and crew
Publicity and Posters
Glorious Technicolor - Angela Lansbury narrates the filmmaking process
Welcome to Sherwood: The Story of The Adventures of Robin Hood
Robin Hood Through the Ages
A Journey to Sherwood Forest
Outtakes
* From The Vault:
Breakdowns of 1938
Cavalcade of Archery (vintage short)
2 cartoons: Rabbit Hood and Robin Hood Daffy
The Cruise of the Zaca (visiting Errol Flynn on set)
* Splitting the Arrows:
Historical art,
Costume design
Scene concept drawings
Cast and crew
Publicity and Posters
Glorious Technicolor - Angela Lansbury narrates the filmmaking process
Welcome to Sherwood: The Story of The Adventures of Robin Hood
Robin Hood Through the Ages
A Journey to Sherwood Forest
Outtakes
* 12 Errol Flynn movie trailers
* A music only track, featuring Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s score;
* Radio Broadcast from May 11
* 12 Korngold piano sessions, featuring music from nine films
* 12 Korngold piano sessions, featuring music from nine films
The Sea Hawk Bonus features
* Warner Night at the Movies: Introduction by Lenoard Maltin, Virginia City Trailer, Newsreel, Short: Alice in Movieland, Cartoon: Porky's Poor Fish
* Featurette: The Sea Hawk: Flynn in Action
* Theatrical Trailer
Sante Fe Trail Bonus Features
* Featurette: The Sea Hawk: Flynn in Action
* Theatrical Trailer
Sante Fe Trail Bonus Features
* Trailer
Edge of Darkness Bonus features
* A short film “Gun to Gun”
* Classic Cartoon “To Duck or Not to Duck”
* Theatrical Trailer
* Theatrical Trailer
Objective Burma! Bonus Features
* Two short films
“The Tanks Are Coming”
“The Rear Guard”
* Theatrical Trailer
“The Rear Guard”
* Theatrical Trailer
Adventures of Don Juan Bonus Features
* Commentary by Director Vincent Sherman and Historian Rudy Behlmer
* Warner Night at the Movies: Vintage Newsreel, Joe McDoakes short: So you want to be on radio, Travel short Calgary Stampede and Classic Bugs Bunny Cartoon: Heir Splitter
* Theatrical Trailer
If you love classic Hollywood or the film of Errol Flynn films and haven't already bought these previous Blu-ray release. This is a great set to add to your collection. Head over to Amazon and order your copy today!
Out of 4 film reels (4 being the best) the Errol Flynn Collection Blu-ray receives....
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