The Lavender Hill Mob (Charles Crichton) - Blu-ray Forum

rezpekt · 05-24-2011, 03:37 PM

Optimum will release Ealing Studios' classic The Lavender Hill Mob on 1st August 2011.

penguin · 05-26-2011, 01:26 AM

Optimum have told me this will have English subtitles as will Whisky galore

Arkadin · 05-26-2011, 01:54 AM

wow, this news makes me happy.
I have been wanting to see this film for so long and I decided to wait for the blu once I heard it was supposedly coming, but it's been a long wait for sure.

rezpekt · 06-02-2011, 10:02 AM

Extras:

Intro from Martin Scorsese
Restoration comparison
Trailer TBC
Behind the Scenes stills gallery
HOH subtitles
More TBC

Ray_Rogers · 06-04-2011, 07:33 AM

I'm glad I first watched this title in an Ealing Studios Films block on TCM several months back. Hopefully it'll be Region A/B. If not it won't matter eventually.
Loved this film and also The Ladykillers. Did Ealing produce Kind Hearts and Coronets?

huntauk · 06-04-2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

I'm glad I first watched this title in an Ealing Studios Films block on TCM several months back. Hopefully it'll be Region A/B. If not it won't matter eventually.
Loved this film and also The Ladykillers. Did Ealing produce Kind Hearts and Coronets?

Sure did, Kind Hearts is scheduled for a UK release 5th September.

Ray_Rogers · 06-04-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by huntauk

Sure did, Kind Hearts is scheduled for a UK release 5th September.

YES!

Too bad it won't have any extras from The Criterion Collection DVD. OR I could do a custom job and have the UK Blu-ray as the third disc?
I really ought to get the computer I'm building completed. Then bring on the Region B Blus! Which other Alec Guiness films are Ealing Studios Productions? The Ladykillers was one, correct?
Damn I love importing. But only caveat are the Amaray cases which have wider spines compared to the ones here. Doesn't matter since I certainly do love film.

EDIT: A bit off-topic but I noticed in your collection you own the ITV DVD for The Shawshank Redemption. Now I was going to import the 3-Disc DVD so I could put the third disc as a bonus feature disc with the WB Digibook I own. Or should I just buy the ITV Blu-ray? Damn nice collection too huntauk!

Arkadin · 06-04-2011, 12:41 PM

ITV shawshank has lossy audio if that makes any difference to you.

HotRats · 06-04-2011, 09:37 PM

The Ladykillers was Guinness though many people think its Alastair Sim! He also appeared in A Run For Your Money and The Man In The White Suit for Ealing. The former is quite amusing with Guinness in a supporting role but the latter is one of the very best British comedies, directed by Alexander Mackendrick of Whisky Galore, The Ladykillers and The Sweet Smell Of Success, its a razor sharp attack on capital, labour and scientific responsibility. Keep your eye out for a young and gorgeous Audrey Hepburn in The Lavender Hill Mob

Ray_Rogers · 06-05-2011, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

ITV shawshank has lossy audio if that makes any difference to you.

Doesn't really since I own the US WB Digibook and was gonna buy the ITV release for extras.

Arkadin · 06-06-2011, 10:59 PM

what extras?

I don't think the bd has any.
(I owned it and sold it)

Ray_Rogers · 06-06-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

what extras?

I don't think the bd has any.
(I owned it and sold it)

The ITV DVD release has a third disc exclusive to the set and I figure with the USA Blu-ray I own, might as well make it a 2-Disc custom job.
But let's go back on topic.

EDIT: I don't care if this is Region B, I'm still importing it.

biglou114 · 06-22-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

YES!

Too bad it won't have any extras from The Criterion Collection DVD. OR I could do a custom job and have the UK Blu-ray as the third disc?

I don't have my Criterion copy in front of me, but I think all of the special features were located on Disc two of the set, and the videos aren't specific to the film).

So I'd say just get a two disc blu-ray case and put the new blu and disc 2 of the criterion release inside.

Banned User · 07-11-2011, 05:15 PM

Great news. Hoping for a region free release same with Kind Hearts..

johndoyle123 · 07-11-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

Great news. Hoping for a region free release same with Kind Hearts..

these two have me excited

biglou114 · 07-11-2011, 05:35 PM

Looks like Amazon has the cover art posted.

All I can say: LOVE IT!

johndoyle123 · 07-11-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by biglou114

Looks like Amazon has the cover art posted.

All I can say: LOVE IT!

all of those new vintage classics have really nice covers

heres hoping for killing fields, wicker man (when ever that may be )and manhunter and conversation to follow trend

Albatross365 · 07-11-2011, 07:41 PM

How long do you think before they bring out an Ealing Boxset?

BigNickUK · 07-11-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Albatross365

How long do you think before they bring out an Ealing Boxset?

I thought that but then thought what if those fantastic individual covers are slipcovers? Does anyone know if they will be slipcovers?

Albatross365 · 07-27-2011, 04:03 PM

Just been to see it at the cinema (limited release).

They've done a superb job on the restoration.

It's a must buy

05-24-2011, 03:37 PM	#1
rezpekt Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Estonia 4K collection:449 Blu-ray collection:1888 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	The Lavender Hill Mob (Charles Crichton) Optimum will release Ealing Studios' classic The Lavender Hill Mob on 1st August 2011. Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 07-28-2011 at 08:03 PM.

05-26-2011, 01:26 AM	#2
penguin Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Melbourne, Australia Blu-ray collection:692 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:518	subtitles Optimum have told me this will have English subtitles as will Whisky galore

06-02-2011, 10:02 AM	#4
rezpekt Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Estonia 4K collection:449 Blu-ray collection:1888 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Extras: Intro from Martin Scorsese Restoration comparison Trailer TBC Behind the Scenes stills gallery HOH subtitles More TBC

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05-26-2011, 01:54 AM	#3
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	wow, this news makes me happy. I have been wanting to see this film for so long and I decided to wait for the blu once I heard it was supposedly coming, but it's been a long wait for sure.

06-04-2011, 07:33 AM	#5
Ray_Rogers Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Watsonville, California Trading Score:31	I'm glad I first watched this title in an Ealing Studios Films block on TCM several months back. Hopefully it'll be Region A/B. If not it won't matter eventually. Loved this film and also The Ladykillers. Did Ealing produce Kind Hearts and Coronets?

06-04-2011, 12:41 PM	#8
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	ITV shawshank has lossy audio if that makes any difference to you.

06-04-2011, 09:37 PM	#9
HotRats Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009	The Ladykillers was Guinness though many people think its Alastair Sim! He also appeared in A Run For Your Money and The Man In The White Suit for Ealing. The former is quite amusing with Guinness in a supporting role but the latter is one of the very best British comedies, directed by Alexander Mackendrick of Whisky Galore, The Ladykillers and The Sweet Smell Of Success, its a razor sharp attack on capital, labour and scientific responsibility. Keep your eye out for a young and gorgeous Audrey Hepburn in The Lavender Hill Mob

06-06-2011, 10:59 PM	#11
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	what extras? I don't think the bd has any. (I owned it and sold it)

07-11-2011, 05:15 PM	#14
Banned User Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:2400 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Great news. Hoping for a region free release same with Kind Hearts..

07-11-2011, 05:35 PM	#16
biglou114 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:NYC 4K collection:519 Blu-ray collection:3147 DVD collection:745 Trading Score:3	Looks like Amazon has the cover art posted. All I can say: LOVE IT!

07-11-2011, 07:41 PM	#18
Albatross365 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:London Blu-ray collection:334 Digital collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 11	How long do you think before they bring out an Ealing Boxset?

07-27-2011, 04:03 PM	#20
Albatross365 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:London Blu-ray collection:334 Digital collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 11	Just been to see it at the cinema (limited release). They've done a superb job on the restoration. It's a must buy

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