The Busby Berkeley Collection (1935)

SPECTACULAR...

This is one of my very favorite DVD sets... it is spectacular. The films are wonderful and Busby Berkeley's genius is completely deserving of this collection. The films are remastered to a gorgeous and sharp newness, and the sound is crisp! The artwork on the cases and box are eye-catching, but I wish the box was of thicker material because the edges are worn with just light shelf wear. If you love classic movies and love depression-era entertainment with its glamour, humor and creativity, then this is for you. One of my favorite purchases, I can hardly wait for volume 2... TOTALLY RECOMMENDED! September 4, 2008

Busby Berkeley is great!

An excellent collection of the most well-known Berkeley inspired films. The bonus disk with all the great choreography scenes in one package was a thrill. Everyone should know at least two of these films. September 1, 2008

Mouth-watering musical menu

This collection of the stunning WB musicals of the thirties is in the great tradition of Warner collections - super transfers of the main features and a fascinating collection of cartoons and shorts. Look at the Leon Errol short with "Dames" - brilliant technicolor and made in 1934, yet. A snapshot of the work of a studio at the start of its golden age, when artists and technicians worked together to produce quality entertainment. August 18, 2008

WONDERFUL!

WONDERFUL! HOW NICE TO ENJOY THESE FILMS AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN. THE COMPANIES OUGHT TO RELEASE DVDs WITH EARLY AMERICAN MOVIE MUSICALS, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF THE THIRTIES: THERE ARE WONDERS THEY OUGHT TO RESURRECT. KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED THAT THEY MAY READ MY PRAYER AND REALIZE IT. August 7, 2008

Fantastic!

This Berkeley box set is a must have for any fan of musicals, early talkies, or spectaculars. I have had all of the films on video, mostly recorded from the television over the years, but I am so glad I bought this box set, which shows the films off to the best advantage, in brilliant condition; so clear and 'new' looking that it's like seeing newly made versions of old favourites!

To top it all, the compilation DVD of Berkley's best numbers is just superb, and a great 'time filler' when there's nothing worth watching on the telly. It is worth the price on its own, especially as it contains 'Spin a Little Web of Dreams' and 'Don't say good night', which are not available in any other form. Pity they saw fit to exclude 'Going to Heaven on a mule' this time round though: that's really my only gripe.

It's great to have these DVD's, and so cheap too. One word of advice: if you live in UK then buy them through Amazon America rather than second-hand through Amazon UK: they will work out cheaper, and still only took a week and 1/2 to arrive.

Get a region 1 compatible DVD player and sit back and relax as these wonderful films take you on a fantasy trip of a lifetime!! July 20, 2008

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