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One of the most engaging George Cukor comedies, this was the director's eighth and last film with Katharine Hepburn. With exceptionally witty dialogue (the Kanin/Gordon script got an Academy Award nomination), PAT AND MIKE was tailor made for its two stars, presenting a picture of sexual politics far ahead of its time. The film tells the story of the unlikely professional and romantic relationship between a classy female golfer and a street smart sports promoter. Pat Pemberton (Katharine Hepburn) is a physical education teacher who, entering a golf tournament, is approached by Mike Conovan (Spencer Tracy), a sports promoter and manager. Impressed by her game, he convinces her to sign a pro contract to compete in various sporting competitions. Now it is Mike's task to get Pat into professional shape. Hepburn did all of her own golfing in the finished film. Appearing in the movie as themselves were some of the most celebrated sportswomen of the era, including golfer Babe Didriksen Zaharias and tennis star Gorgeous Gussie Moran.DVD Features:Region 1Snap CaseAdditional Release Material:Theatrical TrailersInteractive MenusProduction NotesScene Acess
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The Abbott And Costello Show ran from 1952-1953 and remains one of the most successful comedy series ever aired on television, pioneering the use of ensemble sketch comedy culled from the pair's vaudevillian roots. This volume contains 4 crystal-clear picture quality episodes transferred from the original 35mm film masters: Jail, Private Eye, Vacuum Cleaner Salesman, and Fall Guy.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull FrameAudio: Dolby Digital - Stereo
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This wacky crime caper follows the exploits of a barber named Kresk (Steve Zahn), who unwittingly falls foul of the law after receiving some stolen ancient coins. Kolko (Salma Hayek), a Private Detective, is soon on his tail, but when she meets Kresk the two fall helplessly in love, adding further intrigue to the plot. Cameo appearances come thick and fast throughout the film, with Swedish director Traktor drawing on the many talents of Jeff Goldblum, David Cross (MR. SHOW), Elijah Wood, David Hyde Pierce (FRASIER), and Lara Flynn Boyle (TWIN PEAKS). A little-known treat, CHAIN OF FOOLS is a screwball comedy that easily holds in own alongside the all-time greats of the genre.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseWidescreen - 2.40Audio: Dolby Surround 5.1 English
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Rograciano, a traveling ranchero, returns to his home town and is greeted with song and praise by friends, family, and the woman he loves, Cecelia. What he does not know is that she has planned to marry his arch rival out of convenience while he was away.DVD Features:Region (Unknown)Keep CaseSingle Side - Single LayerFull Frame - 1.33
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Based on a film from 1968 (that starred Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda), this is a genially sprawling family comedy about two huge families that come together to create total chaos. Helen (Renee Russo) is the free-spirited mother of ten, including six adopted children of various races. Meanwhile, Admiral Frank Beardsley (Dennis Quaid) has eight well-trained Anglo Saxon overachievers, including a class president shoo-in (Sean Faris), a cheerleader (Katija Pevec) and a pair of sugar-addict twins (Brecken and Bridger Palmer). Among those on Helen`s free-spirit side are a cute guitar-playing hipster chick (Danielle Panabaker), a sullen emo boy (Drake Bell), a rapper (Lil` JJ), a hissy-fit throwing young Asian fashion designer (Lao North), twins from India (Jennifer and Jessica Habib), and a potbellied pig. When Helen and Frank impulsively wed after reuniting at a class reunion, their differing clans resent suddenly having to share bedrooms and bathroom time with such polar opposites. Devious plans are hatched, wars waged, and very few heads escape being doused with paint or other thick gooey matter, especially poor Frank`s, whose regimented military mind can hardly fathom the complexities of so many run-amok age groups. Luckily, Quaid is playing the role, and he`s great at mixing broad comedy with parental authority. Russo is also strong here--still sexy as ever--and the sophisticated romantic chemistry she manages to squeeze in with Quaid between pratfalls should keep the parents happy. Raja Gosnell`s (BIG MOMMA`S HOUSE) direction seems to be working overtime to provide something fun for every age, and he mostly succeeds. And any film with Linda Hunt as a martini-swilling housekeeper can`t be all bad.
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