During his time at Warner Brothers he had many great performances and some of them have seen Blu-ray releases from Warner Archive Collection.
Now as part of their new Blu-ray line Warner Archive Collection have been releasing, James Cagney is getting his Blu-ray set. The James Cagney Collection 4 Movie Blu-ray set is now available for your Home Video Library.
Our Rating System:
****=Don’t miss it!
***=Worth a look.
**=An ok way to spend an evening.
*=You haven’t missed anything.
The Public Enemy (1931) Two young Chicago hoodlums, Tom Powers (James Cagney) and Matt Doyle (Eddie Woods), rise through the ranks of the Chicago underworld, even as a gangster's accidental death threatens to spark a bloody mob war. ***
Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) A priest Father Connolly (Pat O'Brien) tries to stop a gangster Rocky Sullivan (James Cagney) from corrupting a group of street kids. ***
Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) The life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer, and singer George M. Cohan. ***
White Heat (1949) Gang leader Cody Jarrett (James Cagney) lives for his mother, makes a daring break from prison and leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist. ***
These films have been restored and 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 tracks. There is also the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Each of these films have their own dedicated Blu-ray discs. As with all Warner Archive Collection Blu-rays. You can be assured that the picture quality is the best possible you can find anywhere.
Now this collection of Blu-rays have been previously released individually. If perchance you don't have these this 4disc collection is pretty impressive. There is quite a few bonus features found on each.
The Public Enemy Bonus Features:
* Commentary with Robert Sklar:
* Warner Night at the Movies 1932
* Introduction by Leonard Maltin
* Blonde Crazy Theatrical Trailer
* Newsreel
* Short Feature: The Eyes Have It
* Cartoon Short: Smile, Darn Ya, Smile!
* Short Feature: Beer and Blood: Enemies of the Public
* 1954 Rerelease Foreword
* Theatrical Trailer
Angels with Dirty Faces Bonus Features:
* Warner Night at the Movies 1938
* Introduction by Leonard Maltin
* Boy Meets Girl Theatrical Trailer
* Newsreel
* Musical Short: Out Where the Stars Begin
* Porky & Daffy
* Audio Commentary by Dana Polan
* Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear, Whaddya Say?
* Lux Radio Theater Broadcast (5/22/1939)
* Theatrical Trailer
Yankee Doodle Dandy Bonus Features
* Commentary with Rudy Behlmer
* Warner Night at the Movies 1942 (480i; 1.33:1)
* Introduction by Leonard Maltin
* Casablanca Trailer
* Newsreel
* Patriotic Short Subject Beyond the Line of Duty
* Merrie Melodies Cartoon Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid
* Let Freedom Sing!: The Story of Yankee Doodle Dandy
* John Travolta Remembers James Cagney
* You, John Jones (Wartime Short starring Cagney)
* Looney Tunes Short Yankee Doodle Daffy
* Theatrical Trailer
* Audio Vault
- You Remind Me of My Mother (Outtake)
- You’re a Grand Old Flag (Cagney Rehearsal)
- Give My Regards to Broadway (Cagney Rehearsal)
- Four Cohans Medley (Vocal with Piano)
- Harrigan (Vocal with Piano)
- Lady Esther Screen Guild Theater Radio Show (10/19/1942)
* Song Selection
White Heat Bonus Features:
* Commentary with Dr. Drew Casper
* Warner Night at the Movies 1949
* Introduction by Leonard Maltin
* The Fountainhead Theatrical Trailer
* Newsreel
* Short: So You Think You’re Not Guilty
* Cartoon: Homeless Hare
* Short Feature: White Heat: Top of the World
* Theatrical Trailer
As you can see there are tons of bonuses on these discs. My personal favorite would have to be the Warner Night at the movies. Those are just too cool. Warner makes sure to put their best foot forward with their Blu-ray releases and this collection is no different.
If you are new to James Cagney or a longtime fan this 4-disc collection is some of the best of his performances collected together. I cannot recommend this set enough. Classic Hollywood lives in this new Blu-ray set of James Cagney films. Head over to MovieZyng or Amazon and Pick up a copy for yourself or a friend today!
Each of these films have their own dedicated Blu-ray discs. As with all Warner Archive Collection Blu-rays. You can be assured that the picture quality is the best possible you can find anywhere.
Now this collection of Blu-rays have been previously released individually. If perchance you don't have these this 4disc collection is pretty impressive. There is quite a few bonus features found on each.
The Public Enemy Bonus Features:
* Commentary with Robert Sklar:
* Warner Night at the Movies 1932
* Introduction by Leonard Maltin
* Blonde Crazy Theatrical Trailer
* Newsreel
* Short Feature: The Eyes Have It
* Cartoon Short: Smile, Darn Ya, Smile!
* Short Feature: Beer and Blood: Enemies of the Public
* 1954 Rerelease Foreword
* Theatrical Trailer
Angels with Dirty Faces Bonus Features:
* Warner Night at the Movies 1938
* Introduction by Leonard Maltin
* Boy Meets Girl Theatrical Trailer
* Newsreel
* Musical Short: Out Where the Stars Begin
* Porky & Daffy
* Audio Commentary by Dana Polan
* Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear, Whaddya Say?
* Lux Radio Theater Broadcast (5/22/1939)
* Theatrical Trailer
Yankee Doodle Dandy Bonus Features
* Commentary with Rudy Behlmer
* Warner Night at the Movies 1942 (480i; 1.33:1)
* Introduction by Leonard Maltin
* Casablanca Trailer
* Newsreel
* Patriotic Short Subject Beyond the Line of Duty
* Merrie Melodies Cartoon Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid
* Let Freedom Sing!: The Story of Yankee Doodle Dandy
* John Travolta Remembers James Cagney
* You, John Jones (Wartime Short starring Cagney)
* Looney Tunes Short Yankee Doodle Daffy
* Theatrical Trailer
* Audio Vault
- You Remind Me of My Mother (Outtake)
- You’re a Grand Old Flag (Cagney Rehearsal)
- Give My Regards to Broadway (Cagney Rehearsal)
- Four Cohans Medley (Vocal with Piano)
- Harrigan (Vocal with Piano)
- Lady Esther Screen Guild Theater Radio Show (10/19/1942)
* Song Selection
White Heat Bonus Features:
* Commentary with Dr. Drew Casper
* Warner Night at the Movies 1949
* Introduction by Leonard Maltin
* The Fountainhead Theatrical Trailer
* Newsreel
* Short: So You Think You’re Not Guilty
* Cartoon: Homeless Hare
* Short Feature: White Heat: Top of the World
* Theatrical Trailer
As you can see there are tons of bonuses on these discs. My personal favorite would have to be the Warner Night at the movies. Those are just too cool. Warner makes sure to put their best foot forward with their Blu-ray releases and this collection is no different.
If you are new to James Cagney or a longtime fan this 4-disc collection is some of the best of his performances collected together. I cannot recommend this set enough. Classic Hollywood lives in this new Blu-ray set of James Cagney films. Head over to MovieZyng or Amazon and Pick up a copy for yourself or a friend today!
Out of 4 film reels (4 being the best) The Blu-ray of The James Cagney Collection receives......
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