Warner Archive Collection have been releasing collection of Blu-ray for amazing actors and actresses and now it is time for Bette Davis to get her flowers. Warner Archive releases a 4 movie Blu-ray set of Bette Davis movies.
Movie Ratings:
**** = Must Watch
*** = Worth A Look
** = An Okay way to spend an evening
* = You haven't missed anything
Jezebel (1938) In 1850s Louisiana, a free-spirited Southern belle loses her fiancé due to her stubborn vanity and pride, and vows to win him back. ****
Dark Victory (1939) A young socialite is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and must decide whether or not she'll meet her final days with dignity. ***
The Private lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) A depiction of the love/hate relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex. ***
The Letter (1940) The wife of a rubber-plantation administrator shoots a man to death and claims it was self-defense, but a letter written in her own hand might prove her undoing. ***
These 4 films each receive their own dedicated Blu-ray disc. The films are transferred in 1080pand are presented in 1.37:1 aspect ratio. The audio tracks are English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. Finally, there is the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
As with every Warner Archive Blu-ray release you can rest assured you are getting the best quality picture and sound anywhere. Because Warner Archive settles for nothing more than the best possible quality for their releases.
In addition to great restored pictures Warner Archive added some great bonus features to these Bu-rays. Take a look at what is included on these releases.
Jezebel Bonus Features
* Commentary
* Jezebel: Legend of the South featurette
* Vintage Musical Short: A featurette with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra
* Vintage Daffy Duck Cartoon: Daffy Duck in Hollywood
* Promotional Featurette: 'Rambling' Round the Hollywood Studio with the Candid Cameraman
* Theatrical Trailer
Dark Victory Bonus Features
* Commentary
* Featurette 1939: Tough Competition for Dark Victory
* "Warner Night at the Movies"
- The Roaring Twenties Trailer
- Newsreel
- Old Hickory cartoon
- Robin makes Good cartoon
* 1/8/40 Lux Radio Theater Broadcast starring Bette Davis and Spencer Tracy
* Theatrical Trailer
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex Bonus Feature
* Warner Night at the Movies
-Intro by Leonard Malton
-“Dark Victory” trailer
-Newsreel
-WB Cartoon: “Old Glory”
-WB Short: “The Royal Rodeo”
* WB Featurette: “Elizabeth & Essex: Battle Royale”
* Theatrical Trailer
The Letter Bonus Features
* Alternate Ending
* 4/21/1941 Lux Theater Broadcast with Bette Davis and Hebert Marshall
* 3/6/1944 Lux Theater Broadcast with Bette Davis and Hebert Marshall
* Theatrical Trailer
Bette Davis had a unique way of making you feel the emotion that she was going through in her films. Her performances were more than just acting. You really would get lose in her performances. The gambit of emotions she could run was simply amazing.
Warner Archive collected a good set of movies in this Blu-ray. If you are a fan of Classic Hollywood or Bette Davis this collection of 4 of her best films on Blu-ray is a must own. Head over to MovieZyng or Amazon and order your copy today!
Out of 4 film reels (4 being the best) Warner Archive's Blu-ray of The Bette Davis Collection receives.....
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