Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0012569798229
Format: Box set
Item Dimensions: Array
Label: Warner Home Video
Languages: Array
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
MPN: WARD79822D
Number Of Items: 5
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-08-07
Running Time: 454
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1941-05-23

Contains: double wedding evelyn prentice i love you again love crazy and manhattan melodrama. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 08/07/2007
The Thin Man was just the beginning. Myrna Loy and William Powell were one of Hollywood's best-matched screen teams, with the chemistry fairly bubbling in their scenes together, as this Warner treasure trove boxed set shows. Audiences in the '30s and '40s delighted in the fact that Loy's urbane sophisticate characters could match Powell's quip for quip, martini for martini.

Manhattan Melodrama (1934) showcases Powell and Clark Gable as longtime friends on opposite sides of the law, and is the first pairing of Loy and Powell (and the first of four films they would make in 1934 alone. The film is briskly directed and the crackling screenplay won an Oscar the next year. Evelyn Prentice (1934) is the troubled wife (Loy) of a preoccupied attorney (Powell) who appears oblivious. The story isn't one of the strongest in the collection, but the cast sparkles nonetheless. A witchy Rosalind Russell makes her memorable film debut as a femme fatale.

Double Wedding (1937) lets Loy and Powell flex their comedic chops. The plot is full of switchbacks and misunderstandings, but the key point is that their pal Waldo (John Beal) is that dreaded '30s male screen archetype, the milquetoast. Much of the film's fun is watching Powell's character coach poor Waldo to grow a backbone: "Women don't like noble, self-sacrificing men. Women are not civilized like we are. They like bloodshed!"

I Love You Again (1940) is one of the top screwball comedies of all time. George (Powell) is bonked on the head and realizes he's had amnesia for the past several years, has been terribly boring and has been, yes, a milquetoast--who's about to be divorced by his fed-up wife, Kay (Loy). The crazy plot is lofted by the brilliant screenplay and the delivery of the two leads, who spar like expert fencers: George: "You be careful, madam, or you'll turn my pretty head with your flattery!" Kay: "I often wished I could turn your head--on a spit, over a slow fire." Divine! Love Crazy (1941) is another classic farce, featuring Powell in drag, Powell faking insanity, Powell conniving to win back Loy's love--all in a witty, urbane way, of course.

The set is also chockfull of great extras, with each feature paired with a classic comedy or musical short, plus cartoon or audio radio interviews. The icing on the cake: The fabulous packaging, including an image from the original movie posters on the discs themselves. Film lovers won't want to miss this splendid collection. --A.T. Hurley

Customer Rating:
Summary: Myrna and William box set
Comment: I've only had the chance to see one of the movies in the box set, which is Manhatan Melodrama. Very good movie, good performances. If you love Myrna and William, then it's a sure must have. The box contains comedy, melodrama and thriller with one of the screen's most celebrated couple of actors. Don't miss it, as the movies are very rare!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Myrna Loy and William Powell Collection
Comment: Myrna Loy and William Powell Collection (Manhattan Melodrama / Evelyn Prentice / Double Wedding / I Love You Again / Love Crazy)

This is a great addition to any collector who enjoys the enduring onscreen partnership of Myrna Loy and William Powell. The films included in this collection are not of "The Thin Man" series, so it showcases other dimensions the actors were capable of - ranging from dramatic tragedy in "Evelyn Prentice," to slapstick comedy in "Love Crazy."

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Customer Rating:
Summary: A neat little boxed-set for a fantastic on-screen team
Comment: How can you not love William Powell and Myrna Loy together? They are hilarious, fun, playful, smart, witty and an absolute joy to watch.

This DVD boxed-set includes what was the very beginning of their many teamings, their first scene in which where they are literally thrown together in "Manhattan Melodrama." And the films only get better from there. "Evelyn Prentice" is a rather underrated film, a small but great drama which nicely showcases Powell and Loy's sentimental and sweet sides, and great flair for the dramatic. "Love Crazy," "Double Wedding" and "I Love You Again" are all equally fantastic comedies, reminding me why I love Powell and Loy so much.

The one complaint I would have about the boxed-set is the lack of extras, (two great documentaries can be found on the "Thin Man" boxed-set, though), but still, the five films alone are enough to leave any fan of this duo happy, with its hours of Powell-Loy bliss.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Loy & Powell
Comment: Myrna Loy and William Powell Collection (Manhattan Melodrama / Evelyn Prentice / Double Wedding / I Love You Again / Love Crazy)

Is there a better way to spend the day than with the charming Powell or the beautiful & witty Loy. The best ever coupling of two hollywood stars. If you enjoy watching class in action or witty dialogue you will love these 4 movies especially Manhattan Melodrama that has the extra bonus of the wonderful CLARK GABLE.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Absolutely marvelous
Comment:
Powell and Loy are incredible together. No acting couple today can match their wit and charm. Buy this collection!!!

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