I have some pretty exciting news to share with you all. Sony will be releasing a new box set dedicated to Frank Capra at Columbia Pictures! It will include 20 of his films, with 9 of them on 4K! Many of them will be making their disc debut. Additionally, Sony will be including the new documentary film Capra: Mr America (2024) on Blu-ray as well. The release is set for November 19th.
Note: Despite originally showing with slipcovers, none are included. The cases are mixture of blue and black cases.
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FRANK CAPRA AT COLUMBIA COLLECTION
Celebrating 100 Years of Columbia Pictures
And One of the Most Iconic Filmmakers of All Time
20 Films Directed by Frank Capra from the Columbia Pictures Library
In a Limited Edition Gift Set November 19th
All 20 Films Presented on Blu-ray Disc™,
With Nine of Those Films Also on 4K Ultra HD™
CULVER CITY, Calif. (September 12th, 2024) – Celebrate 100 years of Columbia Pictures and the work of iconic and award-winning filmmaker Frank Capra as Sony Pictures Home Entertainment proudly assembles 20 of his films, exclusively within the FRANK CAPRA AT COLUMBIA COLLECTION, available November 19. Each film is presented in high definition from original and existing elements, with nine films also presented in full 4K resolution!
From romantic pursuits to explosive action, from spectacular thrills to insightful social commentary, the FRANK CAPRA AT COLUMBIA collection features a wide variety of films that still feel fresh and timely today: the perfect collection of films for any mood or occasion! Then for fans of classic cinema, the scope of pre-code rarities to Best Picture-winning classics makes this set a must-own!
The 20 films in the FRANK CAPRA AT COLUMBIA COLLECTION represent Capra’s earlier work at the studio through to the more well-known award-winning blockbusters, with many films making their long-awaited disc debut! The discs are included within a coffee table-worthy sleek outer box that opens to showcase the films inside. The set also includes several new commentaries from film historians, hours of archival special features, and the full feature-length 2024 documentary, FRANK CAPRA: MR AMERICA!
In addition to the physical gift set, several Frank Capra classics will also be debuting at digital retailers this holiday season, including SO THIS IS LOVE, THE WAY OF THE STRONG, THAT CERTAIN THING, THE MIRACLE WOMAN and LADY FOR A DAY. These must-see films will be available for digital purchase or rental, alongside such favorites as IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT, MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN, LOST HORIZON, YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU and MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON. FRANK CAPRA: MR AMERICA is also available now for digital rental or purchase.
SO THIS IS LOVE (1928) Bu-ray
Synopsis: Dress designer Jerry McGuire, (William Collier Jr.) is secretly in love with Hilda Jensen (Shirly Mason) who works at the delicatessen. But Hilda is in love with the self-admiring pugilist Spike Mullins (Johnnie Walker). Can Jerry summon up the courage to woo Hilda? And more importantly stand up to Spike? With all-new music score by Michael D. Mortilla.
Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Stereo Audio; Includes All-New Commentary with Film Historians Stan Taffel and Bryan Cooper
SO THIS IS LOVE has a run time of approximately 55 minutes and is not rated.
THE WAY OF THE STRONG (1928) Blu-ray
Synopsis: Handsome Williams (Mitchell Lewis), a brutal bootlegger, falls for blind violinist, Nora (Alice Day). Handsome’s rivals recognize that she is his vulnerability--and target the innocent Nora as retribution. With all-new music score by Michael D. Mortilla
Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Stereo Audio; Includes All-New Commentary with Film Historians Stan Taffel and Bryan Cooper
THE WAY OF THE STRONG has a run time of approximately 58 minutes and is not rated.
THAT CERTAIN THING(1928) Blu-ray
Synopsis: Viola Dana plays Molly, a poor girl who falls in love with A.B. Charles, Jr. (Ralph Graves), son of a millionaire restaurateur. When the son meets and impulsively marries Molly, his father cuts him off without a dime, but with Molly’s ingenuity and “that certain thing,” her prospects are better than ever. With all-new music score by Donald Sosin.
Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Stereo Audio
THAT CERTAIN THING has a run time of approximately 64 minutes and is not rated.
SUBMARINE (1928) 4K UHD
Synopsis: Columbia’s first film to be released with a synchronized score is a taut drama about a deep-sea diver's efforts (Jack Holt) to rescue the crew of a submarine lodged 400 feet underwater, with Ralph Graves, his best friend and rival, on board. Newly reconstructed score by Rodney Sauer, from original source materials, performed by the Mont Alto Orchestra.
Presented in 4K SDR on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio
SUBMARINE has a run time of approximately 103 minutes and is not rated.
THE YOUNGER GENERATION (1929) 4K UHD
Synopsis: In this moving drama, Jean Hersholt is a Jewish pushcart vendor whose ambitious son’s success allows him to move the family to a fancy uptown address where new tensions push father and son apart. Columbia Pictures first “talkie” contained limited dialog. Includes restored audio, including newly reconstructed score by Rodney Sauer, performed by the Mont Alto Orchestra.
Presented in 4K SDR on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio
THE YOUNGER GENERATION has a run time of approximately 83 minutes and is not rated.
FLIGHT (1929) Blu-ray
Synopsis: The second of three technological spectacles featuring Jack Holt and Ralph Graves as rivals in love despite a friendship forged as Marine Corps fliers in training and action.
Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio; Includes the Theatrical Trailer
FLIGHT has a run time of approximately 120 minutes and is not rated.
LADIES OF LEISURE (1930) Blu-ray
Synopsis: Kay (Barbara Stanwyck) is a wild party girl out to snare herself a rich suitor. Jerry (Ralph Graves) is a young man from an affluent family striving to become an artist. What starts out as a relationship of mutual convenience soon blossoms into love in this charming film.
Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio; Includes an Audio Commentary with Film Historian Jeremy Arnold
LADIES OF LEISURE has a run time of approximately 98 minutes and is not rated.
RAIN OR SHINE (1930) Blu-ray
Synopsis: Mary (Joan Peers) inherits her late father's financially floundering circus. With the help of her charismatic manager, Smiley Johnson (Joe Cook), they try to salvage the big top. Presented with an alternate version released without sync dialog, created for international audiences.
Both Domestic and International Versions of the Film Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio; Includes the “Frank Capra Finds a Place in the Sun with Michel Gondry” Featurette
RAIN OR SHINE has a run time of approximately 88 minutes and is not rated.
DIRIGIBLE (1931) 4K UHD
Synopsis: Adventure duo Jack Holt and Ralph Graves pair again as great rivals, but better friends challenging the elements and attempting to conquer the air and the South Pole.
Presented in 4K SDR on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio
DIRIGIBLE has a run time of approximately 100 minutes and is not rated.
THE MIRACLE WOMAN (1931) Blu-ray
Synopsis: Barbara Stanwyck shines as the daughter of an undervalued minister, who, grieving after her father's death, joins a fraudulent church as a preacher. David Manners, a blind ex-pilot, hears Stanwyck preaching and goes to her.
Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio; Includes the “Ron Howard on The Miracle Woman” Featurette
THE MIRACLE WOMAN has a run time of approximately 90 minutes and is not rated.
PLATINUM BLONDE (1931) 4K UHD
Synopsis: A wise-cracking newspaper reporter’s entanglement with a wealthy socialite (the glittering Jean Harlow) stirs the class prejudices of both her publicity-shy family and his ink-stained pals (including Loretta Young) in this fast-paced classic Capra comedy.
Presented in 4K with Dolby Vision on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio
PLATINUM BLONDE has a run time of approximately 88 minutes and is not rated.
AMERICAN MADNESS (1932) Blu-ray
Synopsis: Walter Huston stars as an idealistic bank president dealing with the aftermath of a robbery. While rallying local businessmen to deposit funds to keep the bank afloat, he learns the truth about the loyalties of the people around him.
Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio; Includes an All-New Commentary with Film Historian Steven C. Smith Featuring Victoria Riskin, Plus Commentary with Frank Capra Jr. & Author Cathrine Kellison and the “Frank Capra Jr. Remembers...‘American Madness’” Featurette
AMERICAN MADNESS has a run time of approximately 76 minutes and is not rated.
THE BITTER TEA OF GENERAL YEN (1932) Blu-ray
Synopsis: Barbara Stanwyck plays an American missionary who reluctantly falls for the General who kidnaps her amid the Chinese Civil War.
Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio; Includes an All-New Commentary with Film Historian Kimberly Truhler, Plus the “Defining Capra's Early Style with Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard” Featurette
THE BITTER TEA OF GENERAL YEN has a run time of approximately 87 minutes and is not rated.
FORBIDDEN (1932) Blu-ray
Synopsis: In this pre-code romantic drama, Barbara Stanwyck stars as a staid librarian swept away by a charming married man (Adolph Menjou). When their affair produces a daughter, Menjou proposes an unconventional, heart-breaking solution.
Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio; Includes a Commentary with Author Jeanine Basinger
FORBIDDEN has a run time of approximately 85 minutes and is not rated.
LADY FOR A DAY (1933) Blu-ray
Synopsis: A gangster and his gal help his good luck charm, Apple Annie, a depression-era apple seller, convince her daughter’s future in-laws she’s a proper match.
Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio
LADY FOR A DAY has a run time of approximately 95 minutes and is not rated.
IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1934) 4K UHD
Synopsis: Winner of all 5 major 1934 Oscars®, including Best Picture! When a brash reporter (Clark Gable) meets a runaway heiress (Claudette Colbert), can love be far behind?
Presented in 4K with Dolby Vision on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio; Includes an All-New Commentary with Film Historian Julie Kirgo, Plus Commentary by Frank Capra Jr., 2 Featurettes, Original Live Radio Broadcast and a Theatrical Trailer
IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT has a run time of approximately 105 minutes and is not rated.
MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN (1936) 4K UHD
Synopsis: Gary Cooper plays Longfellow Deeds, whose simple rural life is upended when he inherits his uncle's fortune. Jean Arthur is the cynical reporter tasked with exposing him for laughs (and circulation) but ends up overwhelmed by his honesty and decency.
Presented in 4K with Dolby Vision on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio; Includes an All-New Commentary with Victorian Riskin and Steven C. Smith, Plus Commentary by Frank Capra Jr., Featurette, and a Theatrical Re-Release Trailer
MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN has a run time of approximately 116 minutes and is not rated.
LOST HORIZON (1937) 4K UHD
Synopsis: Ronald Colman and Jane Wyatt star in this unique journey to the enchanted paradise of Shangri-La, where time stands still.
Presented in 4K with Dolby Vision on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio; Includes Commentary with Charles Champlin and Bob Gitt, Alternate Ending, 4 Featurettes, 5 Theatrical Teasers & Trailers
LOST HORIZON has a run time of approximately 133 minutes and is not rated.
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU (1938) 4K UHD
Synopsis: A man from a family of rich snobs becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family. Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Picture!
Presented in 4K with Dolby Vision on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio; Includes Commentary with Frank Capra Jr. & Author Cathrine Kellison, Featurette and Theatrical Trailer
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU has a run time of approximately 126 minutes and is not rated.
MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939) 4K UHD
Synopsis: James Stewart takes on the powers-that-be in our nation's capital in Frank Capra's timeless classic. Nominated for eleven 1939 Oscars®, including Best Picture.
Presented in 4K with Dolby Vision on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Mono Audio; Includes an All-New Commentary with Film Historian Julie Kirgo, Plus Commentary with Frank Capra Jr., 5 Featurettes, “Frank Capra’s American Dream” Documentary and Theatrical Trailers
MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON has a run time of approximately 129 minutes and is not rated.
FRANK CAPRA: MR AMERICA (2024) Blu-ray
Synopsis: FRANK CAPRA: MR AMERICA tells the story of Frank Capra, a young immigrant who rose through the ranks of early Hollywood to become one of the Great American storytellers and one of the most successful and influential film directors of his generation. His iconic films, including IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT, MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON, and IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, offered an inspiring vision of America where ideals win out, integrity triumphs, and ordinary people have their day. The documentary uses never-before-seen footage and audio tapes from Capra’s life to examine his career and relationship with America, offering a portrait of a complicated man whose tales of hope in difficult times still speak to audiences today. Written and Directed by Matthew Wells.
Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA Audio; Includes a Theatrical Trailer
FRANK CAPRA: MR AMERICA has a run time of approximately 92 minutes and is rated PG-13 for brief strong language, smoking and thematic elements.
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[Show spoiler]I have some pretty exciting news to share with you all. Sony will be releasing a new box set dedicated to Frank Capra at Columbia Pictures! a whopping 21 films included! I don't believe all of them will be in 4K, but I think we're certain to get most of his major films from the studio on the format, including Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, You Can't Take it With You, Mr Deeds Goes to Town, Lost Horizon, and others. The description also states some movies will be making their disc debut. The release is set for November 19th.
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Limited edition gift set includes 21 feature films directed by Frank Capra at Columbia, with several films making their disc debut.
I guess in the scheme of things a double dip for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington isn't the end of the world. Very hopeful this set will, somehow, actually all be in 4K, considering Sony putting those random pre-code/silent movies on the Volume 5 set as well in 4K.
I guess in the scheme of things a double dip for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington isn't the end of the world. Very hopeful this set will, somehow, actually all be in 4K, considering Sony putting those random pre-code/silent movies on the Volume 5 set as well in 4K.
It Happened One Night may be another overlap with the Columbia Classics sets (released in Vol. 3).
Oh right, I forgot that one too, haha! Mr. Deeds Goes To Town happens to be my favorite of these, and I think that along with You Can't Take It With You are the absolute most likely new additions to 4K, so this remains very exciting nonetheless even if it's just those two and new BDs of the rest - but still, we can dream...
Ford at Fox vibes!!! I love it.
This Columbia 100 celebration has been really good. I wish more 70s cinema and noirs, but i’ll take what Sony is doing.
As far as Frank Capra's Columbia films, these seem to be what Sony owns/which silent films of his survive (two of his Columbia sound films, Broadway Bill and Lady For A Day, appear to no longer be with Sony rights-wise). If this is correct, it would seem all but (1?) will be on there. Currently it seems they own 22 of his films:
Released on DVD/Blu-ray/4K prior (13 films total):
The Matinee Idol (1928) Ladies Of Lesiure (1930) Rain Or Shine (1930) The Miracle Woman (1931) Platinum Blonde (1931) Forbidden (1932) American Madness (1932) The Bitter Tea Of General Yen (1933) It Happened One Night (1934) Mr. Deeds Goes To Town (1936) Lost Horizon (1937) You Can't Take It With You (1938) Mr. Smith Goes To Washington (1939)
Not released on video in the U.S. (9 total):
So This Is Love? (1928) That Certain Thing (1928) The Way Of The Strong (1928) Submarine (1928) (silent film with synchronized score/sound effects discs, sound discs now apparently lost, film itself survives) The Power Of The Press (1928) The Younger Generation (1929) (part-talkie, a restored version was on TCM I believe years ago) The Donovan Affair (1929) (mute film survives, soundtrack now lost) Flight (1929) Dirigible (1931)
I'm extremely curious what of this will be in 4K and if any of the new titles will be available separately. An entire set might be a bit of a hard sell for me considering his two (arguably) biggest at Columbia were already in the Classics sets, but it'll also depend on what the UHD vs. HD distribution looks like. In any case I'm glad they're doing this, and thanks for sharing!!
As far as Frank Capra's Columbia films, these seem to be what Sony owns/which silent films of his survive (two of his Columbia sound films, Broadway Bill and Lady For A Day, appear to no longer be with Sony rights-wise). If this is correct, it would seem all but (1?) will be on there. Currently it seems they own 22 of his films:
Released on DVD/Blu-ray/4K prior (13 films total):
The Matinee Idol (1928) Ladies Of Lesiure (1930) Rain Or Shine (1930) The Miracle Woman (1931) Platinum Blonde (1931) Forbidden (1932) American Madness (1932) The Bitter Tea Of General Yen (1933) It Happened One Night (1934) Mr. Deeds Goes To Town (1936) Lost Horizon (1937) You Can't Take It With You (1938) Mr. Smith Goes To Washington (1939)
Not released on video in the U.S. (9 total):
So This Is Love? (1928) That Certain Thing (1928) The Way Of The Strong (1928) Submarine (1928) (silent film with synchronized score/sound effects discs, sound discs now apparently lost, film itself survives) The Power Of The Press (1928) The Younger Generation (1929) (part-talkie, a restored version was on TCM I believe years ago) The Donovan Affair (1929) (mute film survives, soundtrack now lost) Flight (1929) Dirigible (1931)
What about Meet John Doe? Bob Furmanek has mentioned on numerous occasions on HTF that he found the OCN for that film and donated it to UCLA, where he claims it is under Sony’s control.
What about Meet John Doe? Bob Furmanek has mentioned on numerous occasions on HTF that he found the OCN for that film and donated it to UCLA, where he claims it is under Sony’s control.
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Originally Posted by Doomhunter
I think the producing studio was Warner Bros, great film though
It was indeed originally distributed by Warner Bros., so I suppose whether or not this will be included will come down to how strict or not Sony/Columbia is with their "Columbia 100" releases in including non-Columbia stuff (like how WB did with including M-G-M and RKO films for their 100th last year), since this appears to be part of that general trend of "Columbia 100" releases this year. Given the name of this set seems to be moreso referencing Capra's work at Columbia, unfortunately I don't think it's likely Meet John Doe will be included.
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Lost Horizon, and You Can't Take It With You (all three presumably in 4K) would knock out three more on Sony's 2020 survey. A boxed set is interesting especially if it is a mixed box of 4K and blu-ray. Hoping for individual releases at some point but not holding my breath.
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Lost Horizon, and You Can't Take It With You (all three presumably in 4K) would knock out three more on Sony's 2020 survey. A boxed set is interesting especially if it is a mixed box of 4K and blu-ray. Hoping for individual releases at some point but not holding my breath.
That's awesome if it's true. Capra is one of a kind
As far as Frank Capra's Columbia films, these seem to be what Sony owns/which silent films of his survive (two of his Columbia sound films, Broadway Bill and Lady For A Day, appear to no longer be with Sony rights-wise). If this is correct, it would seem all but (1?) will be on there.
Paramount bought Broadway Bill from Columbia when they made the remake, Riding High. This used to be standard practice when making remakes in Hollywood. I think Lady for a Day is in the public domain, but I could be wrong.
I now know what I'm getting my grandmother for Christmas. Lost Horizon is one of her all time favorites, and she's never seen some of the films in this set despite being a huge fan of Turner Classic Movies (the one network my family keeps cable for). Mr. Smith would be an upgrade all the way from VHS to 4K as far as my collection is concerned.
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