The Tower of Terror

Wartime Germany: Marie, a concentration camp escapee on the run from the Nazis, narrowly escapes drowing when she is rescued by Wolfe Kristan – a half-mad lighthouse keeper. Brought aboard the lighthouse itself, she begins to fall in love with the assistant keeper who, unknown to her, is a British spy. As the couple become more intimate, Kristan's jealously finally pushes him over the brink and into full-blown madness...Featuring a career-best performance from Wilfrid Lawson – as the deranged, hook-handed lighthouse keeper – alongside Hollywood stalwart Michael Rennie and Mexican-American actress Movita Castaneda, this intriguing, genre-defying wartime thriller is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Bonus Features:Image GalleryOriginal Script PDF

She'll Have to Go

Starring Bob Monkhouse, Alfred Marks, Hattie Jacques and many key comedy supporting actors from the 1960s, She'll Have to Go is a stylish, hugely enjoyable farce co-produced by BAFTA-nominated Hammer Films stalwart Jack Asher. Released in the US as Maid for Murder, it is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.When Francis and Douglas Oberon learn that their late grandmother has bequeathed the family fortune to distant cousin Toni, they immediately start plotting to get their hands on the money. They dream up a plot whereby they cannot fail to acquire a comfortable future; the lovely Toni must either be murdered, or married...Bonus Features:Original Theatrical TrailerImage GalleryOriginal Pressbook PDF

The Lost Worlds of Gerry Anderson

Een buitenaards wezen kiest twee tieners om hem te helpen in zijn missie om van de wereld een betere plek te maken...Een ruimteschip op een wetenschappelijke missie wordt naar de verre uithoeken van de ruimte geslingerd...Een ex-NYPD agent vecht tegen de georganiseerde misdaad op een verre planeet......dit zijn de Verloren Werelden van Gerry Anderson.Gerry Anderson, de schepper van de legendarische Thunderbirds, scoorde ongelooflijke successen in de jaren '60 en '70 met Captain Scarlet, UFO, Space: 1999 en andere series die zowel kinderen als volwassenen aanspraken. Niet al zijn ideeën werden echter omgezet in een volledige serie en deze set bevat de pilots van The Investigator en The Day After Tomorrow uit de jaren 1970, evenals de pilot van Space Police uit 1986, die uiteindelijk bijna tien jaar later werd omgewerkt tot Space Precinct. Naast deze zeldzame en zeer gezochte programma's, bevat deze verzamelset ook:You've Never Seen This - Gerry 's regiedebuut, uit 1955.Here Comes Kandy - een kleurenpoppenpiloot gemaakt door Gerry's bedrijf Pentagon Films in 1956.Fotogalerijen voor alle drie de '70s en '80s pilots.Nieuwe overdracht van overgebleven filmelementen voor Space Police, naast de 'Reloaded' montage uit 1992 en testbeelden.Dick Spanner, PI - een niet vertoonde aflevering met bijbehorende fotogalerij.Blue Skies Ahead en een begeleidende Blue Cars reclame, gemaakt door Gerry in samenwerking met Nicholas Parsons

Second Thoughts: De Complete Serie

Zavvi - Het huis van de popcultuurMet Lynda Bellingham en James Bolam in de hoofdrollen verkent Second Thoughts liefde en huwelijk voor de tweede keer, en onthult dat verliefd worden op middelbare leeftijd niet de gemakkelijkste ervaring is wanneer bemoeizuchtige tieners, exen en hypotheekbetalingen allemaal een manier hebben om romantiek om zeep te helpen! Deze bitterzoete sitcom (gebaseerd op de originele BBC Radio 4-serie) won een zilveren medaille op het International Film and TV Festival van New York en liep vijf succesvolle series. De inspiratiebron was het huwelijk van de schrijvers van de serie, Jan Etherington en Gavin Petrie. Wanneer de gescheiden vrouwen Faith en Bill gaan samenwonen, hopen ze de tweede keer liefde en gezelschap te vinden, en in de loop van vijf series bloeit hun relatie op. Maar de zaken worden vaak ingewikkeld gemaakt door Faith's kinderen Joe en Hannah, en door Bills sluwe ex-vrouw Liza. Met Lynda Bellingham en James Bolam in de hoofdrollen verkent Second Thoughts liefde en huwelijk voor de tweede keer, en onthult dat verliefd worden op middelbare leeftijd niet de gemakkelijkste ervaring is wanneer bemoeizuchtige tieners, exen en hypotheekbetalingen allemaal een manier hebben om romantiek om zeep te helpen! Deze bitterzoete sitcom (gebaseerd op de originele BBC Radio 4-serie) won een zilveren medaille op het International Film and TV Festival van New York en liep vijf succesvolle series. De inspiratiebron was het huwelijk van de schrijvers van de serie, Jan Etherington en Gavin Petrie. Wanneer de gescheiden vrouwen Faith en Bill gaan samenwonen, hopen ze de tweede keer liefde en gezelschap te vinden, en in de loop van vijf series bloeit hun relatie op. Maar de zaken worden vaak gecompliceerd door Faith's kinderen Joe en Hannah, en door Bills sluwe ex-vrouw Liza. - Zie meer op: https://networkonair.com/shop/2091-second-thoughts-the-complete-series-5027626429744.html#sthash.pyWogEHp.dpuf

The Jessie Matthews Revue Volume 1

Throughout the 1930s Jessie Matthews was Britain's best-loved musical film star, her dynamism and gamine charm beguiling audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. With a string of box-office hits spotlighting her unique talent and charisma, it's easy to see how she became so popular – and why she remains so to this day.Showcasing some of the era's finest cinema talent – including director Victor Saville, writer Sidney Gilliat, and comedy star (and Matthews' husband) Sonnie Hale – the two films on this volume are presented as transfers from the original film elements, in their as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratios.FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH Six very different people are involved in a fatal omnibus accident; which two were killed on this unluckiest of days is eventually revealed in a compelling blend of humour and pathos. Black and White / 83 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / EnglishFIRST A GIRL A messenger girl and would-be entertainer's big break arrives when she stands in for a drag artiste stricken with laryngitis... and finds life can get very complicated for a girl impersonating a boy impersonating a girl! Black and White / 88 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / English

Happy is the Bride

Ian Carmichael and Janette Scott star in this sparkling, utterly irresistible romantic comedy – a major project for Roy Boulting, who with twin brother John formed one of post-war Britain's most successful and influential film partnerships. Also featuring comedy greats Terry-Thomas, Joyce Grenfell, Irene Handl and John Le Mesurier, Happy Is the Bride is featured in a brand-new transfer from original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.David proposes to Janet in the middle of a cricket match, a prospect less-than-enthusiastically received by Janet's prosperous father. The thought of his daughter's marriage to a young man of unimpressive means and hazy future is accepted with dubious grace, and the two lovebirds find romance being replaced by a regiment of interfering relatives!Special Features:Original Theatrical TrailerImage GalleryPromotional Material PDF

Crime on the Hill

Suspense and wry humour abound in this classic murder mystery set in an English country house – one of the first films made in Britain by influential American director Bernard Vorhaus, with a cast that includes former child star Sally Blane, acclaimed British player Lewis Casson and comedy stalwarts Hay Petrie and Hal Gordon. Released in 1933, Crime on the Hill is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.A wealthy squire who had bequeathed much of his estate to his niece is found to have been poisoned, and suspicion soon falls upon the young woman's fiance, Tony. As speculation runs rife in the village, a local vicar turns amateur sleuth in an attempt to prove the young man's innocence...Features: Image Gallery Original Script PDF

Percy's Progress

A rumbustious sex comedy boasting a truly stellar international cast, Percy's Progress charts the ongoing misadventures of Percy Edward Anthony – recipient of the world's first penis transplant. This cult sequel to the box-office hit Percy features Leigh Lawson, Elke Sommer, Judy Geeson, Denholm Elliott and Harry H. Corbett, and is featured here in a brand-new High Definition transfer from the original film elements, in its original aspect ratio.Determined to conquer his addiction to the opposite sex, Percy takes to the high seas in search of a life of celibacy. Meanwhile, a major catastrophe takes place which has rendered the entire male population impotent... But all is not lost: Percy's self-imposed exile has ensured his bits are still in working order, and on his return he discovers he's now the only male capable of saving the human race!Special Features: Original theatrical trailersImage GalleryPromotional material PDF

French Dressing

Cinema's enfant terrible Ken Russell's debut feature is an exuberant farce that has become a cult classic since its theatrical release fifty years ago. Featuring early lead roles for James Booth and Roy Kinnear, and with script input from Johnny Speight, this much sought-after comedy gem is made available here for the first time, in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements.Gormleigh-on-Sea is the sort of typical, boring English seaside resort where the landladies lock away the jam at 5 o'clock and there's little do except carve your initials on the bus shelters. Then, deck-chair attendant Jim has a brain-wave – persuading the Mayor to host a film festival and import a French movie siren. It's not long before the mayors of Gormleigh's rival towns look on with jealous eyes and scheming minds…Special Features:Original theatrical trailerImage galleryPromotional material PDFs

Aldwych Farces Volume 1

A series of now-legendary stage comedies from the 1920s and '30s, the Aldwych Farces broke theatre box-office records and made the transition to celluloid with a run of hit films – making stars of Tom Walls, Ralph Lynn and Robertson Hare. Most were penned by leading comic playwright Ben Travers and peopled by a regular cast of silly-ass aristocrats, battleaxe wives and put-upon husbands; nimble wordplay and finely crafted buffoonery were their hallmarks and the public loved them.Though only ten adaptations were made on film, the influence of these enduringly popular films was great and can be seen in some of the key British comedies from the first half of the 20th century. This ongoing range will include not only the Aldwych Farces themselves but those films that they influenced. They are presented here as brand-new transfers from original film elements in their original aspect ratio.A CUCKOO IN THE NEST (1933)A newlywed husband is compelled through circumstances to spend the night sharing a room with an also-married lady friend. Black and White / 83 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / English.TURKEY TIME (1933)When two gentlemen try their best to be chivalrous, they find themselves caught on the sticky end of a series of unfortunate misunderstandings. Black and White / 69 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / English.

Model for Murder

American actor Keith Andes, B-movie legend Michael Gough and horror icon Hazel Court feature in the cast of this heist thriller set against the elegance and glamour of the West End fashion world. Model for Murder is presented here in a brand-new transfer from original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Mayfair dress designer Kingsley Beauchamp arranges with his crooked chauffeur for the theft of valuable jewellery on loan to his salon. His plan sets in motion a chain of violence and double-dealing – and one with dangerous consequences for David Martens, an American sailor on shore leave who is unwittingly drawn into their machinations...Bonus Features:Image GalleryPromotional Material PDFs

Excuse My Glove

This light-hearted story of romantic heroism and sporting glory features British boxing legend Len Harvey as a young man who steps into the limelight by accident... then decides it's worth fighting to stay there! Also starring Cockney comedy star Ronald Shiner and a line-up of the cream of 1930s boxing talent, Excuse My Glove is featured here in a brand-new transfer from original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Don Carter, who is more interested in stained glass than fisticuffs, unwittingly accepts a challenge to fight in a boxing-booth at a fair. Recognising a potential money-spinner when he sees one, the booth's proprietor appoints himself Don's manager, and Don quickly finds out that the spirit of the Marquess of Queensberry does not always prevail – on either side of the ropes!Bonus Features:Image gallery

Six-Five Special

Spinning off from the legendary television pop show Six-Five Special, this star-studded, song-filled feature centres on an aspiring young singer taking her first step towards fame when she catches the 'Six-Five Special' to London. To her surprise, she finds the train packed with an array of '50s showbiz talent – and, as the musical artistes rehearse en route, she gets a ringside seat to performances by Lonnie Donegan, Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth, Petula Clark, The John Barry Seven and many more!Scripted by Carry On stalwart Norman Hudis and featuring comic relief from Mike and Bernie Winters, Six-Five Special is presented here in a brand-new High Definition transfer from the original film elements. Also included is the edited 1962 re-release: Calling All Cats.Special Features:Original theatrical trailersCalling All CatsPromotional material PDFFilm and Music Notes by Geoff Leonard and Pete Walker

A Date With History: Hiroshima

The morning of 6 August 1945 saw the dawn of the atomic age, as the bomb which devastated the Japanese city of Hiroshima demonstrated to the world the awful truth of this 'weapon to end all weapons'.Using archive footage, this documentary reconstructs the events of that day and traces the military developments which informed the decision to unleash the first weapon of mass destruction upon a largely civilian population.It is followed by a discussion of the main issues by Ludovic Kennedy and Group Captain Leonard Cheshire, who acted as an observer with the American forces during the bombings of both Hiroshima and Nagasaki; renowned for his charitable work and efforts in the arena of conflict resolution, Baron Cheshire talks candidly here about his personal response regarding the decision to use the bomb.First shown in 1965, the original 26-minute version of Date With History: Hiroshima is available here in a brand-new transfer from original film elements. Also featured is the 1995 re-edit entitled A Date With History, which expands the documentary to 55 minutes and elaborates significantly on the 1965 original.

A Sharp Intake of Breath - De Complete Serie

Zavvi - Het huis van de popcultuurMet sitcom-legendes David Jason en Richard Wilson in de hoofdrollen, beschrijft deze scherp gescripte serie de veelzijdige moeilijkheden die komen kijken bij 'Getting Things Done' - zoals ervaren door het jonge getrouwde stel Peter en Sheila Barnes.Van het proberen te boeken van een vakantie tot het zijn van getuige, het leven lijkt Peter Barnes meer dan zijn deel aan frustraties te geven. De enige zekerheid is dat wat hij ook probeert te regelen, het een ontmoeting zal inhouden met een werkman wiens regelgevende reactie een perfect getimede 'scherpe ademhaling' is...David Jason is de manusje-van-alles Peter, Jacqueline Clarke is zijn geplaagde echtgenote; Richard Wilson en Alun Armstrong spelen een keur van ergerlijk kleinzielige ambtenaren en onbetamelijke professionals. Deze set, die vier enorm populaire series omvat, bevat elke aflevering - samen met de pilootaflevering, uitgezonden als onderdeel van de Sound of Laughter-serie.

Laurel and Hardy: The Flying Deuces

This classic comedy caper sees Laurel and Hardy doing what they do best... in this case, wreaking havoc in the French Foreign Legion!Released in 1939, co-scripted by silent-era star Harry Langdon and featuring a guest appearance from long-standing Laurel and Hardy nemesis James Finlayson, The Flying Deuces is among the eternally popular duo's best-loved films. Digitally restored, the film is presented here in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio and has never looked better.Whilst holidaying in Paris, Ollie is heartbroken to learn that Georgette, the beautiful innkeeper's daughter with whom he has fallen in love, is already married. In an attempt to forget her, he decides to enlist in the Foreign Legion, persuading Stanley to join him. The hapless pair are posted to Morocco, where an unfortunate chain of events ends with them being charged with desertion and sentenced to death by firing squad!SPECIAL FEATURESGerman version: Dick und Doof in der FremdenlegionImage GalleryPromotional Material PDF

Cairo Road

Mystery, intrigue and the thrill of the chase are everyday elements in this exciting and exotic thriller based on the struggle to contain the narcotics trade in Egypt.Based on real cases from the files of Egypt's Anti-Narcotics Bureau, it stars Eric Portman as Colonel Youssef Bey, a police chief fanatical in his aim to stem the flow of drugs into his country and bring the traffickers to justice. Laurence Harvey features in an early role as dedicated junior officer Mourad, with French star Maria Mauban in a sympathetic performance as Mourad's wife, Marie; the cast also includes tragically short-lived Egyptian star Camelia.Filmed on location in Cairo, Port Said and Suez, Cairo Road is featured here in a brand-new transfer from original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.SPECIAL FEATURES:Image Gallery Original Pressbook PDFs

Violent Moment

Lyndon Brook plays a man on the run from his own past in this taut British drama from the late '50s. Featuring the directorial debut of cult director Sidney Hayers and a screenplay by Oscar nominee Peter Barnes, Violent Moment is featured here in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. The film elements were physically edited in the 1960s to replace the original titles with ones for the Edgar Wallace Mysteries series and it is from these film elements that this brand-new transfer has been made. The original titles are included as a separate special feature. Douglas Baines, a wartime army deserter, is lying low in a shabby flat with his girlfriend Daisy and the couple's small son, Jiffy. Returning home with a toy for Jiffy's second birthday, he learns that Daisy has had the boy adopted. When she refuses to tell him where the boy is, he strangles Daisy and goes on the run... Special Features: Original Opening Titles Original Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery

Fraud Squad - The Complete Second Series

A highly popular police procedural drama from the turn of the '70s – and notable as one of the earliest British television dramas to feature a female detective in a leading role – Fraud Squad features the work of Detective Inspector Gamble and his aide, Detective Sergeant Vicky Hicks: Metropolitan officers on the trail of the con-men and fraudsters who operate at all levels of society.Featuring guest appearances by Richard Vernon, George Baker, Dandy Nichols and Maigret star Rupert Davies among others, this second series showcases a further 13 episodes in which Gamble and Hicks hunt down the sharks – and sometimes the minnows – inhabiting the murky world of international fraud. Originally made in colour, only two episodes still exist in this state – the remaining eleven are brand-new transfers from the monochrome telerecordings made for overseas sales.

Little Big Shot

Ronald Shiner and veteran actress Marie Lohr feature among the cast of this whimsical crime caper directed by John Paddy Carstairs, best known for his work with stars such as Frankie Howerd, Jimmy Edwards and Norman Wisdom. Little Big Shot is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements. Harry Hawkwood is the son of 'Pa' Hawkwood, one of England's greatest crooks, and it's Harry's ambition to follow in father's footsteps and be as good as Dad. Alas! Harry has a kind heart, and it is only out of respect for the old man that his father's gang tolerates him. When the gang decides to go for the Maddox jewels, Harry is given the job of inside man – will his good nature get the better of him once again? Special Features: Original Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Original Promotional Material PDF