Destry Rides Again (1939)

[MifuneFan]

https://www.criterion.com/films/2900...ry-rides-again

SPECIAL FEATURES

New 4K digital restoration by Universal Pictures in collaboration with The Film Foundation, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
New interview with critic Imogen Sara Smith
New interview with Donald Dewey, author of James Stewart: A Biography
New video essay featuring excerpts from a 1973 oral-history interview with director George Marshall, conducted by the American Film Institute
Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of the film from 1945, featuring actors James Stewart and Joan Blondell
PLUS: An essay by critic Farran Smith Nehme
New cover illustration by Marc Aspinall

[moviebuff75]

I just bought the dvd!

[bonehica]

Originally Posted by moviebuff75

I just bought the dvd!

And, a great big thanks to you Sir!

[captveg]

It's too bad they couldn't throw in the 1954 version Destry.

[Dailyan]

I'm not familiar with the title but it seems right up my alley. Now if only Criterion can release the other Universal-Film Foundation-collaboration-restoration Jimmy Stewart western *cough* "Winchester '73" *cough*.

[captveg]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

I'm not familiar with the title but it seems right up my alley. Now if only Criterion can release the only Universal-Film Foundation-collaboration-restoration Jimmy Stewart western *cough* "Winchester '73" *cough*.

Pretty sure they have it and will get around to it eventually.

[tama]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

I'm not familiar with the title but it seems right up my alley. Now if only Criterion can release the only Universal-Film Foundation-collaboration-restoration Jimmy Stewart western *cough* "Winchester '73" *cough*.

I'd honestly thought they'd release both films in the same month. I believe Winchester will follow shortly.

[StarDestroyer52]

Super excited for Destry. One of the best Westerns of the 30s. Also, legendary is the catfight between Marlene Dietrich and Una Merkel. Superb cast and great musical numbers sung by the wonderful one and only Marlene.

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

I'm not familiar with the title but it seems right up my alley. Now if only Criterion can release the only Universal-Film Foundation-collaboration-restoration Jimmy Stewart western *cough* "Winchester '73" *cough*.

I would have to think Winchester 73 would come soon enough from Criterion so that I can upgrade my Universal DVD.

[Flapperdame16]

Originally Posted by Poya

It’s surprising they’re releasing this, given how controversial James Stewart has become now.

How is he controversial???

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Flapperdame16

How is he controversial???

Best not to feed him.

[Richard--W]

This is pleasant news.

I add my voice to the appeals for Winchester '73.

Originally Posted by captveg

It's too bad they couldn't throw in the 1954 version Destry.

I wish they had thrown in the original pre-code, a hit in 1932.

It's only an hour long, it survives in good shape, and it's a lot more interesting.

[CV19]

Originally Posted by StarDestroyer52

Super excited for Destry. One of the best Westerns of the 30s. Also, legendary is the catfight between Marlene Dietrich and Una Merkel. Superb cast and great musical numbers sung by the wonderful one and only Marlene.

Totally agree, this is a classic western. There have been many outstanding bar fights filmed in numerous westerns, but Destry Rides Again has to be one of the best ones in my opinion. As a fan of the genre, I'm definitely up for this.

[Enyms]

I love Destry Rides Again (1939).

Originally Posted by captveg

It's too bad they couldn't throw in the 1954 version Destry.

Agreed. It's not a great film, but it's entertaining and has some good names associated with it. Including it as an extra would be the perfect way to get it out.

[ducdebrabant]

Originally Posted by captveg

It's too bad they couldn't throw in the 1954 version Destry.

I agree. I recall the 1954 version as very agreeable, if not a patch on the original, and Audie Murphy as quite charming in the role.

[rognvaldr]

very excited

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by Flapperdame16

How is he controversial???

Jimmy Stewart is about as controversial as Mister Rogers which is say not at all controversial. In that I hope and believe he is joking but you can never tell anymore on the internet.

[UseY0ur1llusi0n]

Originally Posted by Poya

It’s surprising they’re releasing this, given how controversial James Stewart has become now.

Care to elaborate?

[Cooper67]

I just bought winchester 73 and destry rides again from Germany based on reviews from dvdbeaver. Winchester 73 is on its way but was able to cancel destry when it was preparing to ship. I only payed 14.27 dollars shipping included for winchester 73 and will be upgrading when Criterion announces it.

[Cooper67]

Originally Posted by Poya

It’s surprising they’re releasing this, given how controversial James Stewart has become now.

I haven't heard anything bad on James Stewart and i live in his home town of indiana pa. I know he was conservative but not nearly as much as I am.