Description: VOLUME 1 NOSFERATU A real estate agent learns that his client is no ordinary mortal and in fact is the cause of mass death in a nearby city. It's up to him to unveil the hideous secret and end his reign of evil. Starring Max Schreck and Directed by F.W. Murnau. 1922 / 63 min / B&W / Silent / Not Rated: May Not Be Suitable For All DR. JECKYLL & MR. HYDE John Barrymore plays the benevolent Dr. Jekyll, whose quest to separate the evil from the good found in every man leads him to develop a potion which proves all too successful. Directed by John S. Robertson. 1920 / 82 min / B&W / Silent / Not Rated: May Not Be Suitable For All Audiences METROPOLIS It is the future and the city of Metropolis is a playground to a ruling class living in luxury. But beneath the city streets a population of workers slaves away to sustain the upper class. A masterpiece of science fiction that has garnered critical acclaim for its historical importance and high artistic quality. Directed by Fritz Lang. 1925 / 117 min / BEW / Silent / Not Rated: May Not Be Suitable For All Audiences Bonus Feature: Silent Classics Poster Gallery (5 min) VOLUME 2 PHANTOM OF THE OPERA A mysterious phantom haunts the opera house of Paris until the beautiful new leading lady meets him face to face. Deep underground in the ancient vaults of the theatre, the phantom unveils his secret. A masterpiece with enduring appeal, highlighted by Lon Chaney's brilliant performance. 1925 / 106 min / BEW / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME The classic novel is portrayed on film in this masterpiece starring Lon Chaney as the Hunchback Quasimodo. Caught in a desperate love triangle, the hideous Quasimodo will prove himself both the most human and most heroic of all the characters in the film. 1923 / 100 min / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences OLIVER TWIST Lon Chaney stars in this cinematic masterpiece about an orphan who falls into the wrong crowd, until his family secrets come to light through a series of astounding Dickensian twists. 1922 / 74 min / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences Bonus Feature: Radio Episode - Hunchback Of Notre Dame (6 min) VOLUME 3 THIEF OF BAGHDAD One of the most expensive productions of its day, this is a true gem of the silver screen. Douglas Fairbanks stars in this Aladdin-like tale featuring some of the most surreal and magical special effects ever seen on the big screen at that time. 1924 / Playing Time: 147 min / B&W / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences ROBIN HOOD Douglas Fairbanks' groundbreaking Robin Hood was one of the most elaborate productions of the time, featuring an actual size replica of the town of Nottingham. The stunts and special effects in this film were some of the most advanced of the day, setting the standard for adventure movies for decades to come. 1922 / Playing Time: 144 min / B&W / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences Bonus Feature: Poster Gallery (4 min) VOLUME 4 MARK OF ZORRO The original Zorro film starring Douglas Fairbanks and Marguerite de la Motte. This is the classic version that made the masked avenger famous THE IRON MASK Imprisoned for decades, the man behind the mask is about to be revealed. Just who is this mysterious and dangerous aristocrat? As rumors swirl, the Three VOLUME 5 POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL Young Gwen (Mary Pickford) is exceedingly rich but incredibly unhappy. When she's not ignored by her parents, she's bullied by her resentful servants. But one day an unexpected crisis causes everyone to rethink what is important to them. Directed by Maurice Tourneur. 1917 / 65 min / BEW / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM A timeless classic starring Mary Pickford as Rebecca, sent to live with her two miserly aunts when her family can't afford to keep her. Fitting in proves challenging for Rebecca, whose eternally sunny outlook clashes with her conservative new surroundings. Directed by Marshall Neilan. 1917 / 69 min / BEW / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences POLLYANNA Spreading sunshine wherever she goes, Pollyanna (Mary Pickford) is sent to stay with a particularly mean relative in a new town. At first folks don't know what to make of Pollyanna, but her sunny demeanor sOOn wins them over. 1919 / 58 min / BEW / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences LITTLE ANNIE ROONEY Mary Pickford plays a rough and ready street orphan with a secret soft spot for certain neighborhood boy (William Haines). Her tough girl image is reversed when her sweetheart is shot down in the streets, and she surprises everyone with her heroism and courage. Directed by William Beaudine. 1925 / 95 min/ BEW / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences Bonus Feature: Mary Pickford Poster Gallery (5 min) VOLUME 6 WIZARD OF OZ - THE ORIGINAL VERSIONS BY L. FRANK BAUM In 1914, L. Frank Baum, author of 15 "Wizard of Oz" books, started his own film company. Baum wrote the screenplays and oversaw production for all the Oz movies, and these lost versions are how the author himself wanted his classic children's books to appear on theater screens. PATCHWORK GIRL OF OZ In the first ever Oz movie, the Patchwork Girl comes to life thanks to Ojo, Unc Nunkie and the clever Dr. Pipt, who has been stirring the powder of life for seven years. Future 'Our Gang' director Hal Roach appears as the Cowardly Lion. 1914 / 61 min / B&W / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences HIS MAJESTY, THE SCARECROW When a wicked king takes over the Emerald City, Princess Gloria is forced into an arranged marriage. To freeze her heart Gloria journeys to the palace of evil witch Mombi, who has just captured a little girl from Kansas named Dorothy. A scarecrow standing watch in a nearby field witnesses the drama and becomes part of the action. 1914 / 55 min/ B8W / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences MAGIC CLOAK OF OZ Woven by fairies, the magic cloak will grant a single wish to the unhappiest child in Oz. Fluff and her little brother Bud, who live unhappily in the kingdom of Noland, are given the cloak and their wish places Bud on the throne as King. They rule the kingdom with the help of their animal friends including the Cowardly Lion, the Lonesome Zoop and other fantastical creatures. 1914 / 38 min / B8W / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences THE WIZARD OF OZ After his father's death, L. Frank Baum Jr. revived the series with this film that became the most widely known and accepted version of the classic tale. Dorothy learns from Aunt Em that she is actually Princess Dorothea of Oz, and is betrothed to Prince Kynd. Swept to Oz by a tornado, where she encounters a scarecrow, a Tin Woodman (played by Oliver Hardy), a Lion and other familiar characters. 1925 / 84 min / B&W / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences Bonus Feature: Wizard Of Oz Gallery (5 min) Carefully Re-Mastered For Best Possible Picture Quality / Interactive Menus / Total Playing Time: Approx. 28 hrs 22 min WARNING: For sale or rental for private home use in the USA and Canada only. Federal law provides severe penalties for the unauthorized distribution or exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures, video tapes or video discs. DON Q: SON OF ZORRO Douglas Fairbanks is Don Cesar de Vega, son of Zorro. In Spain for his education, he meets Don Sebastian of Queens Guard and what starts as friendship soon turns into a bitter rivalry accentuated by swordplay, a love triangle, and Vega being framed for murder... 1925 / 111 min / B&W / Silent / Not Rated: Suitable For All Audiences Bonus Feature: Radio Bonus - The Legend Of Zorro (11 min)
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Edition: 6-Disc Set
Rating: NR
Movie/TV Title: Silent Classics: the Ultimate Collection-Landmarks of Cinema
Format: DVD
Release Year: 2008
Genre: Horror, Horror/Suspense