Phantom Lady (1944) (Arrow Academy) March 4th 2019

[Si Parallel Universe]

Am I the only one genuinely excited about this release ?



https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07LD4R4...v_ov_lig_dp_it


Product Description
From one of the masters of the film noir, Robert Siodmak (The Killers, The Dark Mirror), comes the consummate crime classic, Phantom Lady.

After a fight with his wife, Scott Henderson (Alan Curtis, High Sierra) heads to a bar to drown his sorrows. There he strikes up a conversation with a mysterious, despondent lady who agrees to accompany him to a show uptown but withholds her name. Arriving home, Scott is met by grimly countenanced cops - his wife has been strangled with one of his neckties and he is the prime suspect. He has a solid alibi but his theatre companion is nowhere to be found and no one remembers seeing them together. When Scott is charged with murdering his wife, it falls to his devoted secretary Kansas (Ella Raines, Brute Force) to find the phantom lady and save Scott from the electric chair...

Adapted from a hit novel by acclaimed crime writer Cornell Woolrich, Phantom Lady boasts stylish cinematography, cruel characters and memorable performances from Ella Raines and Franchot Tone (Mutiny on the Bounty). The film is presented here for the first time in stunning High Definition.

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS

High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation transferred from original film elements
Uncompressed Mono 1.0 PCM audio soundtrack
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Dark and Deadly: 50 Years of Film Noir, an insightful archival documentary featuring contributions from Robert Wise, Edward Dmytryk, Dennis Hopper and more
Rare, hour-long 1944 radio dramatization of Phantom Lady by the Lux Radio Theatre, starring Alan Curtis and Ella Raines
Gallery of original stills and promotional materials
Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by author Alan K. Rode

[Gorgon]

^^ Thanks much for the post!
It certainly has my interest.
Although my love of different genres is far ranging, it's only been in the last couple of years that I've come to appreciate wonderful 'film noir'.
Hence, I'm always looking for titles to expand my collection.
Thanks again!

Oh, and it looks like you can soon cross another off your "desired" list SPU!

[ravenus]

^I've never seen this film, but yeah from the plot description I'm quite excited. Will probably try and hear the radio show before I plunge on this.

[Si Parallel Universe]

Originally Posted by Gorgon

^^ Thanks much for the post!
It certainly has my interest.
Although my love of different genres is far ranging, it's only been in the last couple of years that I've come to appreciate wonderful 'film noir'.
Hence, I'm always looking for titles to expand my collection.
Thanks again!

Oh, and it looks like you can soon cross another off your "desired" list SPU!

You're welcome. It's an interesting little film and an RKO title at that. I'm glad Arrow Academy have acquired this for their roster and giving it an extras package that it deserves.

Yes I'm doing well to get three from my wish list before April is ended.

Originally Posted by ravenus

^I've never seen this film, but yeah from the plot description I'm quite excited. Will probably try and hear the radio show before I plunge on this.

I like it (obviously) and I saw it on the big screen at the BFI about three years ago. I recommend it much in the vein of The Big Knife in terms of feel.

[ShirleyFilms]

$40??? ...For the US version when the UK version is closer to $20? Could this be a listing error?

[The Beast Within]

Not seen this, but sounds fantastic. The sort of film I'm usually happy to blind buy.

[Dallasnorthforty]

Day one, although i am about to go multi region in order to fully satisfy my film noir addiction.

[The Beast Within]

Originally Posted by Dallasnorthforty

Day one, although i am about to go multi region in order to fully satisfy my film noir addiction.

Always been a big fan of noir, but seeing some of these releases remastered on Blu Ray has been incredible. I've found myself becoming re-addicted.

[Dallasnorthforty]

Originally Posted by The Beast Within

Always been a big fan of noir, but seeing some of these releases remastered on Blu Ray has been incredible. I've found myself becoming re-addicted.

It's great that we are seeing more this side of the pond but i have rekindled my love for this genre and importing from the states and labels like kino, criterion and olive is the onlly real option going forward.
Expensive, but there you are.

[The Beast Within]

Originally Posted by Dallasnorthforty

It's great that we are seeing more this side of the pond but i have rekindled my love for this genre and importing from the states and labels like kino, criterion and olive is the onlly real option going forward.
Expensive, but there you are.

Yeah, been holding off on going Region Free myself, still on the fence. We are definitely seeing an improvement in titles coming out over here, but getting another machine might be the straw that breaks my wife's patience...

[Si Parallel Universe]

Doubtless Arrow have been encouraged by the sales of their other Noir titles to venture further into this territory. So effectively the more sales created by these titles the better the prospect of more in the future.

This is a splendid little film in its own right and I'm happy to encourage more releases like this.

[scala]

Pre-ordered. Seriously into noirs at the moment. I'm kicking myself for missing out on the Four Film Noir Classics box set. I know you can pick them up as individual releases now but I dawdled too much over the box set at the time. Few copies on eBay for £100 - £150 but stuff that.

[Si Parallel Universe]

Originally Posted by scala

Pre-ordered. Seriously into noirs at the moment. I'm kicking myself for missing out on the Four Film Noir Classics box set. I know you can pick them up as individual releases now but I dawdled too much over the box set at the time. Few copies on eBay for £100 - £150 but stuff that.

Check with HMV Customer Services and see if they can't locate you a store copy. I'm positive I saw one set in my local store not long ago so there may be a possibility yet.

[scala]

Originally Posted by Si Parallel Universe

Check with HMV Customer Services and see if they can't locate you a store copy. I'm positive I saw one set in my local store not long ago so there may be a possibility yet.

Thanks. I had one in hand towards the end of last year in my local HMV but didn't follow through with it. I might just try your suggestion.

EDIT: No joy. HMV.com customer service is closed but a helpful chap in the Bluwater store confirmed availability as zero.

[mdanderson]

I just got my copy of Phantom Lady today that I ordered from Amazon UK and it says that it is Region B on the back of the case. I thought this was going to be Region free according to DVD Beaver's review. Can anyone confirm if this is Region free or not? Thanks for any input.

I live in the States and I ordered from Amazon UK because it was cheaper than Amazon in the US.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/dvd_r...dy_blu-ray.htm

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by mdanderson

I just got my copy of Phantom Lady today that I ordered from Amazon UK and it says that it is Region B on the back of the case. I thought this was going to be Region free according to DVD Beaver's review. Can anyone confirm if this is Region free or not? Thanks for any input.

I live in the States and I ordered from Amazon UK because it was cheaper than Amazon in the US.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/dvd_r...dy_blu-ray.htm

All of Arrow's dual US/UK releases, released at the same time, are Region A and B friendly.

[sjt]

It's a dual-territory release, which means the disc inside is playable in both "A" and "B" regions. It isn't region-free or it would play in "C" as well.

[mdanderson]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

All of Arrow's dual US/UK releases, released at the same time, are Region A and B friendly.

Ok thanks so much. I have included a picture of the back. I may go ahead and open it up and see if it plays on my Oppo player. Thanks again.


https://forum.blu-ray.com/attachment...1&d=1562035261

[mdanderson]

Originally Posted by sjt

It's a dual-territory release, which means the disc inside is playable in both "A" and "B" regions. It isn't region-free or it would play in "C" as well.

Thanks for the information.

[Si Parallel Universe]

Enjoy it , It's a wonderful little film